Article regarding social cognitive theory Choose a health behavior topic listed in the attached file and write an article persuasive to an audience. Identify 3 personal factors and 3 environmental factors that influence the behavior then Choose one of the factors you identified in Step 2 and discuss how social support could play a role in modifying that factor.
- Find 1-2 relevant photos and/or charts, diagrams, or tables to add visual appeal to the article. (These must be properly cited and free to use with attribution.)
- Use the Complex World Submission Template Download Complex World Submission Templateto submit your work.
You may choose from the following health behavior changes, or choose another of interest to you:
- Getting a full 7–8 hours of sleep per night
- Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables per day
- Drinking enough water
- Exercising at least 30 minutes per day, 3 days per week
- Walking at least 10,000 steps per day during the week
- Incorporating mindful meditation for stress relief
- Unplugging from electronic devices for X hours per day
- Getting up from your desk every two hours
- Getting regular screenings (e.g., mammograms, colonoscopy, melanoma, etc.)
Your article should cite relevant material from your text and from at least two other current, credible, and highly relevant sources. These sources can be journal articles, articles from leading health or public health associations, recent government reports, or book chapters that pertain to your chosen health behavior. All sources should be cited using current APA format.
- Glanz, K. (2015). Health behavior: Theory, research, and practice.Links to an external site. John Wiley & Sons
- Greaney, M. L., Puleo, E., Sprunck-Harrild, K., Haines, J., Houghton, S. C., & Emmons, K. M. (2018). Social Support for Changing Multiple Behaviors: Factors Associated With Seeking Support and the Impact of Offered Support.Links to an external site. Health Education & Behavior, 45(2), 198–206. https://doi.org/10.1177/1090198117712333