Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 2, 2026
12:55
Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
Published on: September 27, 2020
[Educative programs based on self-management: an integrative review]
Luciana da Silva Nascimento1, Maria Gaby Rivero de Gutierrez, Edvane Birelo Lopes De Domenico
1Unidade de Emergência do Hospital São Paulo da UNIFESP, São Paulo, Brasil. luhiana@yahoo.com.br
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|April 20, 2011
Summary
This review found that while education for self-management is important for adults' health, programs often use traditional methods and lack detail on teaching and evaluation. More research is needed to connect biopsychosocial needs with effective educational strategies.
Area of Science:
- Adult Health Education
- Health Behavior Change
Context:
- Educational programs for self-management in adult health are prevalent.
- Existing literature primarily focuses on definitions and outcomes, with less emphasis on pedagogical approaches.
Purpose:
- To identify definitions and explanations of self-management within educational programs.
- To describe the educational plans and outcomes of analyzed self-management programs.
- To analyze the methodologies and evaluation strategies employed in adult health self-management education.
Summary:
- An integrative review of 15 articles (2002-2007) defined self-management as improving skills for biological, social, and affective problem-solving.
- Predominance of traditional educational methodologies with conceptual and physiopathological content was observed.
- Learning outcomes were generally favorable but with concerns regarding applicability across diverse populations and contexts, and potential cost increases.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of self-management education in adult health.
- Identifies gaps in research regarding the integration of biopsychosocial demands of chronic patients.
- Underscores the need for detailed descriptions of teaching and evaluation methodologies in self-management programs.
Related Concept Videos
01:25Self-Regulation
Self-regulation, also known as self-control, encompasses a range of cognitive and behavioral processes that allow individuals to adjust their internal states and outward actions to align with socially acceptable norms and long-term goals. It plays a fundamental role in adaptive functioning, from resisting impulsive behaviors to persisting through challenging tasks. While its benefits are widely recognized, self-regulation is not limitless. Muraven and Baumeister's theory posits that...
01:29Self-Evaluation Maintenance Model
The Self-Evaluation Maintenance (SEM) model offers a psychological framework to understand how individuals’ self-esteem is influenced by the achievements of others, particularly those with whom they share close personal bonds. The SEM model operates when personal rather than social identity guides individuals. Central to this model is the notion that individuals have an inherent desire to preserve a favorable self-image, which is continuously shaped by interpersonal comparisons and...
01:30Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI
Adopting a healthier lifestyle often requires overcoming significant challenges, but leveraging psychological, social, and cultural resources can facilitate meaningful change. Effective self-change hinges on understanding and applying key tools such as motivation and goal setting, which help sustain efforts toward long-term health benefits.
Motivation and Self-Determination
Motivation, the driving force behind behavior, plays a pivotal role at every stage of the change process. The research...
Motivation and Self-Determination
Motivation, the driving force behind behavior, plays a pivotal role at every stage of the change process. The research...
01:26Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques I
Stress prevention and management are crucial for maintaining well-being and building resilience. Techniques to manage stress include cultivating qualities like conscientiousness, a sense of personal control, and self-efficacy. Each of these traits significantly reduces stress and promotes healthier lifestyle choices and outcomes.
Conscientiousness
Conscientious individuals tend to be organized, responsible, and disciplined. They prioritize completing tasks and following structured routines,...
Conscientiousness
Conscientious individuals tend to be organized, responsible, and disciplined. They prioritize completing tasks and following structured routines,...
01:24Sources of Self-Esteem II: Performance Feedback
Self-esteem is intricately tied to our perception of competence and our ability to exert control over our lives. One of the primary sources of this perception is performance feedback — the ongoing evaluation of our actions in terms of success and failure. According to Franks and Marolla (1976), people derive self-worth from experiencing themselves as causal agents, capable of achieving goals and overcoming obstacles. This process nurtures a critical component of self-esteem: self-efficacy,...
01:29Introspection
Introspection, long upheld as a reliable route to self-knowledge, involves examining one's thoughts, emotions, and mental processes. It underpins many psychological practices, from mindfulness meditation to psychotherapy and self-help strategies. However, empirical evidence challenges the accuracy of introspection as a means of understanding oneself.Limitations of Introspective InsightSeminal work by Nisbett and Wilson demonstrated that individuals are frequently unaware of the true causes...