Halvari & Halvari, 2006: Engaging in a 1-hour instructive dental health conversation reduced plaque and gingivitis over seven months
Reference:
Halvari, A. E. M., & Halvari, H. (2006). Motivational predictors of change in oral health: An experimental test of self-determination theory. Motivation and emotion, 30(4), 294.
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Participants had a 1-hour conversation with a dental hygienist about dental problems including personalized information based on participants’ dental records, which emphasized choice and options for preventative behaviors and included demonstrations of correct brushing and flossing behaviors and practice and feedback on these behaviors. As compared to people who did not have this conversation, those who received the treatment showed reduced plaque and gingivitis over seven months.
Psychological Process:
What Desired Meaning is At Stake?
What is the Person Trying to Understand?
Selves (My Own and Others')Psychological Question Addressed
Is this goal my own or imposed?Psychological Process 2:
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Social Area:
Health
Intervention Technique:
Prompting with information