theoretical frameworks 3

Align Research Question to Theory

For this discussion, review the scenario below and post your answer and rationale.

Scenario: A researcher is interested in understanding how the availability (or lack of availability) of condoms can play a role in risky sex behavior among teenage girls in order to design an intervention.

  • Decide which one of the four models might be a good fit for the following research scenario below.
    • Social Cognitive Theory.
    • Health Belief Model.
    • Social Ecological Model.
    • Transtheoretical Stages of Change Model.
  • Justify your response and discuss why the other theories are not appropriate.