Tailored messages are formal individual messages in which the content and/or style of the materials have been created based on data specific to the individual. Tailoring is distinguished from targeting, in that targeting refers to audience segmentation and development of group-specific messages, whereas tailoring involves individual-specific assessment and feedback driven by that assessment. Individual computerized
This article explores the pivotal role of cultural tailoring in the realm of health psychology, emphasizing its significance in addressing the diverse needs of populations. Beginning with an overview of cultural diversity’s impact on health beliefs and behaviors, the article delves into theoretical frameworks supporting cultural tailoring, including the Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive
This article explores the vital concept of tailoring interventions based on change stages within the realm of health psychology. The introduction establishes the significance of tailoring and introduces the Change Stages Model, with a focus on its relevance in promoting health behavior change. The theoretical framework section explores Prochaska and DiClemente’s Transtheoretical Model, elucidating the