Clarification: I am specifically looking at lifestyle behaviour change.I suppose that stress can influence the process of behaviour change in many different ways. One would be just the changing of behaviour itself that will cause stress. However, stress may also cause behaviour change (say, one may initiate behaviour change because of the diagnosis of diabetes). In the end, the aim is to feel better with your new healthy lifestyle, which should result in lower stress levels.This is my thinking based on a (non-literature-supported book) that I read, and now I am looking for scientific evidence for any of the influence stress may have in the process of behaviour change.Also, any other theories as to how stress may play a role in the process of behaviour change?
What is the role of stress in the process of behaviour change (lifestyle)?
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