Behavioral Intentions and Opportunities Among Homeless Individuals: A Reinterpretation of the Theory of Reasoned Action

1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley R. Entner Wright
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action

Why do Adolescents Eat Low Nutrient Snacks Between Meals? An Analysis of Behavioral Determinants with the Fishbein and Ajzen Model

1994 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilse Mesters ◽  
Ton Oostveen
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
The Self ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Frequent Users ◽  
Behavioral Determinants ◽  
And Behavior

This article presents determinants of eating sweet and fat snacks between meals by adolescents (12–15 years). A preliminary qualitative study focused on eliciting students' interpretation of the self-rated terminology ‘low nutrient sweet and fat snacks’ and the development of a written questionnaire following the principles of the theory of reasoned action (Fishbein & Ajzen, 1980). In a quantitative study a questionnaire was administered to 560 students in the first and second grade of Dutch secondary education. In the data-analysis frequent and moderate users were compared. Frequent users had a more positive attitude towards the intake of sweet and fat snacks than moderate users. The intention to consume sweet snacks was more positive for frequent users. As opposed to frequent users, moderate users had a negative intention towards consuming fat snacks between meals. Moreover, moderate users experienced more social influence against the intake of both snacks than the frequent users. This study demonstrates the usefulness of the theory of reasoned action in relation to the self-rated consumption of sweet and fat snacks eaten between meals. In predicting intention to consume such snacks, attitude turned out to be more important than subjective norm. Finally, the correlation between actual eating behavior as reported by the students, and the behavioral intentions was relatively moderate which was probably caused by inconsistency between intention and behavior.

APPLYING THE THEORY OF REASONED ACTION TO CONDOM USE AMONG SEX WORKERS

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 317-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl D. Sneed ◽  
Donald E. Morisky
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Vaginal Sex ◽  
Preventative Interventions ◽  
Sex Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship

Behavioral intervention and education have been widely acknowledged as holding the greatest promise for slowing the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This study assessed the relationship between constructs from the Theory of Reasoned Action on condom use in a sample of 1394 Filipina sex workers. Path analysis for observed variables was used to examine the relationship between attitudes, norms and behavioral intentions on behaviors. All constructs were operationalized within the context of condom use during vaginal sex. Attitudes and norms were found to be predictive of behaviors as mediated through behavioral intentions supporting the validity of the theory of reasoned action. Implications for the development and focus of HIV preventative interventions are discussed.

scholarly journals The Theory of Reasoned Action to CSR Behavioral Intentions: The Role of CSR Expected Benefit, CSR Expected Effort and Stakeholders

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuanmin Mi ◽  
FangKai Chang ◽  
ChingTorng Lin ◽  
YuHsuan Chang
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Behavioral Models ◽  
Sustainable Operations ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Corporate Social

During the past several years, many governments and non-government organizations in the world made efforts to promote policies and activities regarding corporate social responsibility and proposal of relevant regulations. However, scandals of international financial organizations and transnational corporations are enduring issues, which threaten to reduce social responsibility to a mere corporate slogan. This is not only the basis for sustainable operations but, also it is a vital academic issue. Understanding the factors behind the intention of a corporation’s social responsibility practice is a problem that governments and other governance organizations urgently need to solve and is also an issue that scholars and other relevant workers need to pay attention to and investigate. This study tries to discuss the behavioral intention behind social responsibility practices, and to point out exogenous factors, corresponding with theory of reasoned action, among the factors proposed by literature regarding corporate social responsibility. Then we apply structural equation modelling to analyze each hypothesis of the study. Finally, the results show several determinants which empirically affect behavioral intentions towards social responsibility practices. This study serves as a supplement for present literature, which did not clearly explain the reason why corporations hesitate to put social responsibility into action. In addition, although the theory of reasoned action was widely used to discuss the motive of various reasoned actions, the current study might be a pioneer in using theory of reasoned action to discuss the behavioral models for corporate social responsibility practices and discussing the applicability of the theory of reasoned action based on empirical data.

scholarly journals Intentions and influencing factors regarding natural childbirth among urban pregnant women in China, based on the theory of reasoned action and structural equation modeling

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (9) ◽  
pp. 4482-4491
Author(s):  
Jingjing He ◽  
Li Wan ◽  
Biru Luo
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Regression Coefficient ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Normative Beliefs ◽  
Natural Childbirth ◽  
Behavioral Beliefs

Objectives In the present study, we aimed to analyze the status of natural childbirth and factors influencing delivery behaviors among pregnant women in urban areas based on the theory of reasoned action, to provide a basis for health education on natural childbirth. Methods We recruited 658 pregnant women at West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University. Using a literature review, expert consultation, and self-report questionnaires based on the theory of reasoned action, we investigated delivery behaviors and influencing factors among the included pregnant women. The questionnaires primarily comprised general situations and behavioral intentions regarding natural childbirth among pregnant women. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS 21.0 software. Results According to structural equation modeling, participants’ behavioral intentions regarding natural childbirth were influenced by normative beliefs (standardized regression coefficient 0.402), outcome evaluation (standardized regression coefficient 0.123), and behavioral beliefs (standardized regression coefficient 0.316). Conformity motivation and knowledge about childbirth affected the choice of natural childbirth via normative beliefs (standardized regression coefficients 0.431 and 0.338, respectively). Conclusions We found that the behavioral intentions of urban pregnant women with respect to natural childbirth were affected by normative beliefs, outcome evaluations, behavioral beliefs, conformity motivation, and knowledge about childbirth.

Communication as a Predictor of Willingness to Donate One's Organs: An Addition to the Theory of Reasoned Action

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 257-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leo W. Jeffres ◽  
Jeanine A. Carroll ◽  
Bridget E. Rubenking ◽  
Joe Amschlinger
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Organ Donor ◽  
Willingness To Donate ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

Fishbein and Ajzen's theory of reasoned action has been used by many researchers, particularly in regard to health communication, to predict behavioral intentions and behavior. According to that theory, one's intention is the best predictor that one will engage in a behavior, and attitudes and social norms predict behavioral intentions. Other researchers have added different variables to the postulates of attitudes and social norms that Fishbein and Ajzen maintain are the best predictors of behavioral intention. Here we draw on data from a 2006 telephone survey (N=420) gauging the awareness of an organ donation campaign in Northeast Ohio to examine the impact of communication on people's intentions. The current study supports the hypothesis that those who communicate with others are more likely to express a greater willingness to become an organ donor, but it expands the range of communication contexts. With demographics and attitudes toward organ donation controlled for, this study shows that communication with others about organ donation increases the willingness of individuals to have favorable attitudes about being an organ donor.

Pengaruh Sikap dan Norma Subjektif Terrhadap Niat Gelagat Kepatuhan Cukai Jualan Tempatan

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zainol Bidin ◽  
Zolkafli Hussin ◽  
Shalihen Mohd Salleh
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action

Literatur cukai lalu menyentuh tentang banyak pemboleh ubah yang boleh mempengaruhi gelagat kepatuhan cukai terutama yang berkaitan dengan cukai langsung. Namun begitu, pemboleh ubah niat gelagat tidak banyak digunakan sebagai tumpuan utama sedangkan ia dikenal pasti sebagai pemboleh ubah anteseden bagi gelagat kepatuhan. Justeru, kajian ini dijalankan untuk mengenal pasti pemboleh ubah yang mempengaruhi niat gelagat kepatuhan cukai jualan tempatan, iaitu salah satu komponen cukai tidak langsung. Teori Tindakan Beralasan (Theory of Reasoned Action) yang dibangunkan oleh Fishbein dan Ajzen (1975) digunakan sebagai asas kajian. Sejumlah 338 pelesen cukai jualan tempatan di Semenanjung Malaysia telah terlibat sebagai responden kajian. Kaedah regresi berganda digunakan bagi melihat hubung kait antara sikap dan norma subjektif terhadap niat gelagat kepatuhan. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa pemboleh ubah sikap dan norma subjektif masing-masing mempengaruhi secara positif dan signifi kan terhadap niat gelagat. Sikap dan norma subjektif dapat menerangkan 64% varian dalam niat gelagat kepatuhan cukai jualan tempatan. Implikasi dan cadangan terhadap pembuat dasar turut dibincangkan.   Kata kunci: Sikap, norma subjektif, niat gelagat, cukai jualan tempatan.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document