Nola Pender

Nola Pender was a nurse and health promotion theorist known for her Health Promotion Model, which focuses on how individuals actively strive to improve their well-being. She believed that people make health choices based on their perceptions of benefits and obstacles, their confidence in making changes, and their social influences. Her approach emphasizes understanding personal motivation and environment to encourage healthier behaviors, rather than merely reacting to illness. This model is widely used in nursing to develop strategies that support individuals in maintaining or improving their health through positive, proactive actions.