Risky Behaviors: Integrating Adolescent Egocentrism with the Theory of Planned Behavior

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 392-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phoebe Lin
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Great Success ◽  
Persuasive Messages ◽  
Multiple Health Behaviors ◽  
Negative Health Outcomes ◽  
Multiple Health

Of all age groups, adolescents are at the highest risk for experiencing negative health outcomes associated with risky behaviors. Persuasive messages targeting adolescents that urge them to refrain from tobacco use and alcohol consumption have not been met with great success, perhaps in part due to adolescent egocentrism. The utility of the theory of planned behavior applied to health outcomes has been supported across multiple health behaviors for adults. Perhaps integrating the two constructs of adolescent egocentrism with the three components of the theory of planned behavior will better enable researchers to persuade adolescents to refrain from risky behaviors, leading to improved health outcomes.

scholarly journals Research on Risky Driving Behavior of Novice Drivers

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5556
Author(s):  
Longhai Yang ◽  
Xiqiao Zhang ◽  
Xiaoyan Zhu ◽  
Yule Luo ◽  
Yi Luo
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Driving Behavior ◽  
Risky Driving ◽  
Novice Drivers ◽  
Driving Skills ◽  
Planned Behavior Theory

Novice drivers have become the main group responsible for traffic accidents because of their lack of experience and relatively weak driving skills. Therefore, it is of great value and significance to study the related problems of the risky driving behavior of novice drivers. In this paper, we analyzed and quantified key factors leading to risky driving behavior of novice drivers on the basis of the planned behavior theory and the protection motivation theory. We integrated the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the theory of planned behavior (PMT) to extensively discuss the formation mechanism of the dangerous driving behavior of novice drivers. The theoretical analysis showed that novice drivers engage in three main risky behaviors: easily changing their attitudes, overestimating their driving skills, and underestimating illegal driving. On the basis of the aforementioned results, we then proposed some specific suggestions such as traffic safety education and training, social supervision, and law construction for novice drivers to reduce their risky behavior.

scholarly journals Safety attitudes and behavioral intentions of municipal waste disposal drivers

2008 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swartz M Stephen ◽  
Matthew A Douglas
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Risk Aversion ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Safety Attitudes

The Theory of Planned Behavior was used to study factors useful for predicting Behavioral Intentions to commit unsafe acts while driving for commercial drivers working for municipal waste management operations centers. The Theory of Planned Behavior was found to be moderately effective in predicting behavioral intentions, particularly through the constructs of Attitude and Perceived Control. Driver perceptions of safety climate, self-assessed personal safety performance, risk aversion, and attitudes toward behavioral factors associated with engaging in risky behaviors while operating motor vehicles were studied. Risk aversion and driver perception of their own safety performance were also useful predictors of intention.

Analysis of Mechanisms of Health Behavioral Intention Change Through Serious Game Targeting Lifestyle-related Diseases: Experimental Study With Different Age Groups (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahiro Egashira ◽  
Daisuke Son ◽  
Arisa Ema
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Serious Game ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Lifestyle Related Diseases

BACKGROUND Health activities should be tailored to individual lifestyles and values. To raise awareness of practical health behaviors, various practices related to health education, such as interactive activities among individuals with different backgrounds, have been developed. Moreover, serious games have been used as a tool for facilitating communication. However, studies that investigated the mechanisms of behavioral intention change in relation to health through serious games based on the framework of the theory of planned behavior are few. OBJECTIVE The study aims to investigate the mechanisms of behavioral intention change among participants of various age groups after intervention using a serious game called “Negotiate Battle,” which is established to increase awareness of lifestyle-related diseases. METHODS Three age groups (i.e., adults, university students, and high school students) played the serious game and answered a questionnaire before, immediately after, and 2–4 weeks after the game. The questionnaire was composed of four factors according to the theory of planned behavior. The study employed structural equation modeling and compared the results of the three groups. RESULTS The study found that perceived behavior control was the key factor of behavioral intention change. Immediately after the game, causal relationship from perceived behavioral control to behavioral intention was enhanced or maintained for all groups. Analysis of free descriptions after intervention suggested that experiencing dilemma is related to learning and behavioral intention. CONCLUSIONS The study revealed that the serious game changed the behavioral intention of adolescents and adults regarding lifestyle-related diseases, and changes in perceived behavioral control mediated the alteration mechanism.

Improving the Efficacy of Visitor Education in Haleakalā National Park Using the Theory of Planned Behavior

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan Reigner ◽  
Steven R. Lawson
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
National Park ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Persuasive Messages ◽  
Visitor Behavior ◽  
Park Service ◽  
Visitor Use ◽  
Experiential Quality

Degradation of resource and experiential quality from recreational use at the Pools of ‘Ohe'o in Haleakalā National Park has led officials to discourage visitor use of the area. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study examines relationships among visitors’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control regarding exploration of the pools, their intentions to explore and their actual behaviors at pools. Further, the study examines the influence of persuasive messages on visitors’ behavior at the pools. TPB is found to be an effective model for understanding visitor behavior at ‘Ohe'o's Pools, revealing a desire among visitors to act in accordance with National Park Service wishes. Results indicate that attitudes and subjective norms are influenced by exposure to the persuasive messages. Additionally, messages emphasizing the resource impacts of exploring the pools are found to more effective at influencing visitor attitudes than messages emphasizing the dangers of exploring the pools.

scholarly journals A Validation of Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior: Prescribing Behavior of Otolaryngologists during COVID 19 Pandemic in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-34
Author(s):  
Dr. Saima Batool ◽  
Dr. Yasir Khan ◽  
Faiza Masood ◽  
Dr. Ayesha Sarfaraz
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Medical Clinic ◽  
Prescribing Behavior ◽  
Pharmaceutical Firms ◽  
General Expectation

The objective of this investigation was to uncover the magnitude of unethical promotion practicesemployed by pharmaceutical firms on Otolaryngologists and decide if the acknowledged giftsimpacts their feelings with respect to gifts received. It intends to evaluate the perceptions/attitudeof doctors towards gifts offered by pharmaceutical organizations, and impact of these gifts onprescribing behavior. The purpose is to explore whether attitude toward the behaviorsignificantly affect intention; and whether subjective norm significantly affect intention andwhether perceived behavioral control significantly affect intention. The study explores whetherintention significantly affect prescribing behavior and whether perceived behavioral controldirectly significantly affect prescribing behavior. The “Theory of Planned Behavior” TPB allowssuch appraisal and is utilized for assessing anti-biotic use. After the preliminary analysis,thereview was dispersed amongst doctors in an open private training medical clinic and facilities.196 finished surveys were gotten out of 397 Otolaryngologists, (50.5% adjusted reaction rate). Utilizing multivariate examination, the general expectation toward endorsing antibiotic was not truly unsurprising (model R2 = .134). PBC (relative weight = .354) was the main noteworthy indicators. Our exploration structure can additionally be utilized by policymakers to plan and assess intercessions that may adjust the association between doctors and patients to enhance anti-biotic solutions among COVID 19 patients for various districts and age groups. This methodology gives a structure to create strategy experiences by different partner gatherings. It gives an apparatus to policymakers to research different mediation arrangements.

Do Physical Activity Beliefs Differ by Age and Gender?

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 412-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan E. Rhodes ◽  
Chris M. Blanchard ◽  
Rachel E. Blacklock
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Theoretical Explanation ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
And Gender

Age and gender are consistently related to physical activity (PA), yet theoretical explanation for these associations is scant. The present study compared the mean values and correlations of a population sample, divided by gender and age group, with respect to theory of planned behavior beliefs (behavioral, normative, and control) and PA. Participants were a sample (N = 6,739) of adults (M age = 49.65, SD = 16.04) who completed measures of social and health demographics, theory of planned behavior beliefs, and self-reported PA. Mean analyses identi-fed greater perceived control over PA for seniors than for young and middle-aged adults (η2 > .025). Belief–behavior correlations, however, were not different across age and gender in 24 of 26 tests (q < .19). Thus, PA beliefs are invariant across age and gender with the exception of mean levels of perceived control, which are lower among younger adults than older adults. Factors such as early parenthood and career demands were considered the likely reasons for differences. Overall, the evidence suggests that adapting theoretical models for specific age groups or based on gender may not be necessary.

The Development of Effective Message Content for Suicide Intervention

Crisis ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 174-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalie Shemanski Aldrich ◽  
Julie Cerel
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
The United States ◽  
Significant Problem ◽  
Suicidal Behaviors ◽  
Message Content ◽  
Persuasive Messages ◽  
Suicide Intervention

Background: Each year there are over 31,000 suicides in the United States, constituting a significant problem in every respect. It is important for research efforts to focus on the communication elements involved in suicide prevention because the messages produced by individuals close to those who have suicidal thoughts have the potential to save a life. Aims: The current manuscript presents the theory of planned behavior (TPB) as a foundation to increase understanding of what message content would be most effective to convince an individual to intervene when someone is suicidal. Methods: Suicide and suicidal behaviors are briefly reviewed, as is the TPB. Then it is argued how and why TPB can help construct persuasive messages. Results: The authors suggest that TPB guide the content of persuasive messages. Messages created in combination of persuasive theories with TPB are likely to encourage an individual to intervene when someone is suicidal. Conclusions: A key element to suicide prevention is intervention by close others. Use of TPB provides an increased understanding of how to persuade close individuals to intervene when an individual is suicidal.

scholarly journals Understanding support for European integration across generations: A study guided by the theory of planned behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 437-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco La Barbera ◽  
Icek Ajzen
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Voting Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Eu Integration

Recent events, such as failed constitutional referenda, low voting turnout in the European Union parliamentary elections, and the 2016 Brexit referendum in the United Kingdom call for a better understanding of people’s voting behavior in relation to the EU. The current study is the first attempt to use the theory of planned behavior to explore the antecedents of voting for EU integration in an Italian convenience sample (N = 441) of varying age. A structural equation model of voting intentions showed an excellent fit to the data, both for the whole sample and for subsamples of young vs. old participants. Perceived behavioral control, mainly determined by participants’ beliefs about the difficulties of exerting direct democratic control through citizenship and voting, had a significant effect on intentions to vote in favor of EU integration across age groups. In addition, older people’s intentions were also affected by their attitude towards EU integration, based primarily on their beliefs about losing national identity.

Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Predict Faking in Selection Exercises Varying in Fidelity

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Dürr ◽  
Ute-Christine Klehe
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Selection Research ◽  
Play Group

Abstract. Faking has been a concern in selection research for many years. Many studies have examined faking in questionnaires while far less is known about faking in selection exercises with higher fidelity. This study applies the theory of planned behavior (TPB; Ajzen, 1991 ) to low- (interviews) and high-fidelity (role play, group discussion) exercises, testing whether the TPB predicts reported faking behavior. Data from a mock selection procedure suggests that candidates do report to fake in low- and high-fidelity exercises. Additionally, the TPB showed good predictive validity for faking in a low-fidelity exercise, yet not for faking in high-fidelity exercises.

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