scholarly journals Reducing Bottled Water Use among Adolescents: A Factorial Experimental Approach to Testing the Components of the “Aquatic” Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6758
Author(s):  
Inga Truskauskaitė-Kunevičienė ◽  
Goda Kaniušonytė ◽  
Mykolas Simas Poškus ◽  
Audra Balundė ◽  
Vaida Gabė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Goal Setting ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Social Norm ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Bottled Water ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Video Prompts ◽  
Positive Effect

The aim of the current study was to assess the components of the intervention program “Aquatic”, targeted at the reduction of bottled water use in adolescence. The Comprehensive Action Determination Model was chosen as a theory of change for the development and evaluation of pro-environmental behavior intervention. We examined the impact of five experimental intervention factors (water bottles, promo video, prompts, goal setting, and feedback) on eight intervention program outcomes: Perceived behavioral control, Social norm, Habit, Awareness of need, Awareness of consequence, Personal norm, Intention, and Behavior. The study sample consisted of 419 adolescents (52.8% girls, Mage = 15.21, SDage = 0.64) from Lithuania. A factorial experimental study design was used, and a Latent change modeling approach was applied for the evaluation of individual and combined effects of intervention components. Promo video, Prompts, and Goal setting had a positive effect on Awareness of consequence, Social norm, and Awareness of need, respectively. Receiving a Water bottle in combination with Promo video had a positive effect on Perceived behavioral control and in combination with Prompts as well as Goals—on Awareness of need. Water bottles, Promo-video, Prompts, and Goals, but not Feedback, had value in the promotion of targeted pro-environmental outcomes.

scholarly journals Reducing Bottled Water Use among Adolescents: A Factorial Experimental Approach to Testing the Components of the “Aquatic” Program

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inga Truskauskaitė-Kunevičienė ◽  
Goda Kaniušonytė ◽  
Mykolas Simas Poškus ◽  
Audra Balundė ◽  
Vaida Gabė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Goal Setting ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Social Norm ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Bottled Water ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Video Prompts ◽  
Positive Effect

The current study aimed to assess the components of the intervention program “Aquatic”, targeted at the reduction of bottled water use in adolescence. The Comprehensive Action Determination Model was chosen as a theory of change for the development and evaluation of pro-environmental behavior intervention. We examined the impact of five experimental intervention factors (water bottles, promo video, prompts, goal setting, and feedback) on eight intervention program outcomes: Perceived behavioral control, Social norm, Habit, Awareness of need, Awareness of consequence, Personal norm, Intention, and Behavior. The study sample consisted of 419 adolescents (52.8% girls, Mage = 15.21, SDage = .64) from Lithuania. A factorial experimental study design was used, and a Latent change modeling approach was applied for the evaluation of individual and combined effects of intervention components. Promo video, Prompts, and Goal setting had a positive effect on Awareness of consequence, Social norm, and Awareness of need, respectively. Receiving a Water bottle in combination with the Promo video had a positive effect on Perceived behavioral control and in combination with Prompts as well as Goals – on Awareness of need. Water bottles, Promo-video, Prompts, and Goals, but not Feedback, had value in the promotion of targeted pro-environmental outcomes.

scholarly journals Intentions to Consume Sustainably Produced Fish: The Moderator Effects of Involvement and Environmental Awareness

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 946
Author(s):  
Kåre Skallerud ◽  
John Armbrecht ◽  
Ho Huy Tuu
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Product Involvement ◽  
Boomerang Effect ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this study is to apply the conceptual framework of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to explain the consumption of sustainable produced fish in Sweden. We seek to understand the moderating role of food product involvement and environmental awareness as extensions of traditional constructs such as attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioral control. The data were derived from a representative sample of 1974 Swedish consumers. Structural equation modeling was applied to test the relationships between constructs and evaluate the reliability and the validity of the constructs. Attitudes had a significantly positive effect on intention to consume fish in general and sustainably produced fish in particular. Social norms had significantly positive effect on intention to consume fish in general, but no effect on intention to consume sustainably produced fish. Behavioral control had no effect on behavioral intention. Interestingly, involvement negatively moderated the effect of attitudes on both intention to consume more fish and to consume more sustainably produced fish. Environmental awareness also negatively moderated the effect of attitudes on intention to consume more sustainably produced fish. It seems that attempts to create food product involvement and environmental awareness among consumers may have the opposite effect—a boomerang effect—than what conventional wisdom and much of the research on fish consumption indicates. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed.

Intention to adopt cryptocurrency: a robust contribution of trust and the theory of planned behavior

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahadur Ali Soomro ◽  
Naimatullah Shah ◽  
Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeAt present, the adoption of cryptocurrency investment has brought consideration to the globe. The present paper attempts to investigate the intention to adopt cryptocurrency (IACR) among the potential investors of Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThe theory of planned behavior (TPB) is applied to underpin the conceptual framework. The study uses a quantitative approach. The study collects cross-sectional data through an online survey questionnaire. In the last, the authors utilized 334 samples for outcomes.FindingsFindings of the SEM reveal a significant positive effect of attitude, subjective norms (SNs), perceived behavioral control (PBC) and trust on IACR.Practical implicationsThe outcomes of an investigation would develop further intention and trust towards cryptocurrency adoption. The results would support developing favorable policies regarding the reduction of the ban on cryptocurrency in Pakistan to make easier transactions of the investors further. Possibly, it brings several opportunities in all segments of society in making the digital transaction modes through cryptocurrency. Finally, the findings would further validate the TPB in the context of cryptocurrency.Originality/valueThe study provides a better understanding of cryptocurrency and investors IACR. The empirical evidence further develops the other individuals' intentions towards cryptocurrency usage.

The Theory of Planned Behavior and Physical Activity Change: Outcomes of the Aging Well and Healthily Intervention Program for Older Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 438-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elske Stolte ◽  
Marijke Hopman-Rock ◽  
Marja J. Aartsen ◽  
Theo G. van Tilburg ◽  
Astrid Chorus
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Aging Well

The predictive value of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) on intention and physical activity (PA) over time was examined. Data from the Aging Well and Healthily intervention program (targeting perceived behavioral control and attitude, not subjective norm) were analyzed, including pretest (T0), posttest (T1, except subjective norm) and 4–6 months follow-up (T2, PA outcomes only) (N = 387, M age 72 years). Structural equation modeling was used to test a TPB model. PA was measured subjectively using the Voorrips sports subscale (T0 and T2), items measured perceived increase in PA (T1), and adherence to exercises (T1 and T2). Model fit was good. The TPB explained variation in intention well (R2 .54–.60) and some PA behavior (R2 .13–.16). The intervention successfully got participants to exercise independent of the measured TPB concepts. More TPB studies in the context of interventions are needed.

scholarly journals The application of the theory of planned behavior to understand the intention of weight loss practice among overweight adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suriati Sidek ◽  
Ajau Danis ◽  
Safiah Md Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Overweight Adolescents

Introduction: Overweight adolescents have been reported to struggle in losing weight. However, their intention to engage in weight loss practice remains unclear. Therefore, the aim of this qualitative study was to understand the factors that lead to the intention of weight loss practice among overweight adolescents using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Methods: Thirty-three overweight adolescents aged between 13 to 17 years old were recruited from three secondary schools in Selangor. They responded to a semistructured interview based on TPB that has three core antecedents; i) Attitude toward the behavior, ii) Subjective norm, and iii) Perceived behavioral control. Results: There is a high possibility that overweight adolescents will perform weight loss practice if the diet plans they followed, or physical activity they performed, or slimming product they consumed prove to make them lose some kilograms (Attitude). Besides that, the social pressure received from social interactions with parents and peers in a form of weightrelated criticisms and weight-related teasing may encourage overweight adolescents to be thin and reducing weight (Subjective norm). Finally, the emergence of intention that subsequently lead to weight loss practice is either driven by social interactions and media influences, or limited by some of the identified barriers (Perceived behavior control). Conclusions: The TPB is suggested to be an effective framework to understand the intention of weight loss practice among overweight adolescents, allowing for the development of obesity intervention program.

scholarly journals FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE AUDITORS’ INTENTION TO DO WHISTLEBLOWING IN SUPREME AUDIT INSTITUTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Hendry Tanuwijaya
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Behavior Control ◽  
Multiple Regressions ◽  
Personal Cost ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Perceived Behavior Control ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Perceived Behavior

The high number of fraud that occurs makes many people doubt the performance of an auditor. Whistleblowing or the disclosure of fraud is believed more effective to overcome this phenomenon.  This study aims to determine the effect of attitude toward behavior, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and personal cost of the auditor's intention to do the whistleblowing. The method of analysis used is multiple regressions analysis with the object of Supreme Audit Institution of Central Java.  About 60 samples obtained from filling out the questionnaires, the result shows that attitude toward behavior and subjective has a positive effect on auditor’s intention to do the whistleblowing. However, perceived behavior control and personal cost have no effects auditors’ intention to do whistleblowing.  

scholarly journals Consumer Attitudes and Purchase Intentions toward Food Delivery Platform Services

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 10177
Author(s):  
Han-Shen Chen ◽  
Chia-Hsing Liang ◽  
Shu-Yi Liao ◽  
Hung-Yu Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Food Delivery ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Purchase Intentions ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Hedonic Value ◽  
Utilitarian Value ◽  
Delivery Platform ◽  
Positive Effect

With the advent of the Online to Offline (O2O) era, the rise of various food delivery platforms not only provides consumers with more choices, but also allows restaurant operators to reach more potential consumers and increase their additional revenue. This study is based on theory of planned behavior (TPB), and includes the ‘utilitarian value’ and ‘hedonic value’ as research variables. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to verify the research hypotheses, and to analyze consumers’ purchase intentions toward online food delivery platforms. An online survey was also conducted, and a total of 1300 questionnaires were distributed. After excluding invalid questionnaires with incomplete answers, a total of 1082 questionnaires were deemed valid, and the effective recovery rate was 83.23%. The research results were as follows: (1) the attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control of consumers will have a significant positive effect on utilitarian value and hedonic value; (2) the utilitarian and hedonic values have a significant positive effect on purchase intention; and (3) the utilitarian and hedonic values have a mediating effect on attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and purchase intention. Based on the above results, food delivery platform operators can identify the key factors that drive consumers to use their services in order to formulate effective management strategies and create greater business opportunities for their organizations.

scholarly journals Determinants of Consumers’ Purchasing Behavior for Certified Aquaculture Products in South Korea

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 3840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangchoul Yi
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Social Norm ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Tpb Model ◽  
Aquaculture Products

This study aims to investigate consumers’ decision-making process for purchasing certified aquaculture products using the theory of the planned behavior (TPB) model. Based on the TPB model, this study empirically examines the relationship among TPB constructs, namely; attitude, social norm, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intention to purchase sustainably produced products (i.e., Aquaculture Stewardship Council-certified products). Data from a web-based survey conducted through an online survey company (960 usable response samples) are analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results indicate that all latent variables (i.e., attitude, social norm, and perceived behavioral control) positively affect consumers’ behavioral intention. More importantly, environmental awareness moderates the relationships between TPB constructs and behavioral intention. In the case of the high awareness group in this study, attitude influences behavioral intention more than social norm does. On the contrary, in the case of the low awareness group, social norm influences behavioral intention more than attitude does.

PENGARUH SIKAP, NORMA SUBYEKTIF DAN KONTROL PERILAKU YANG DIRASAKAN TERHADAP MINAT BERWIRAUSAHA DENGAN PENDEKATAN THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOUR (Studi Kasus Pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Unika Santo Thomas Medan)

2021 ◽  
pp. 98-112
Author(s):  
Peran Simanihuruk ◽  
Darwis Tamba ◽  
Roslinda Sagala
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Collection Methods

The research objective was to analyze the influence of attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control on student interest in entrepreneurship. The number of samples was 96 students using questionnaire data collection methods and documentation and analysis techniques for the application of the Theory Of Planned Behavior model. The results showed that B »BI = 0.443Ab + 0.299SN + 0.257 PBC with w1 = 0.443 or 44.3%, w2 = 0.299 or 29.9% and W3 = 0.257 or 25.7%. This means that attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control have a positive effect on interest in entrepreneurship. However, what is more influential on the interest in entrepreneurship is the attitude then subjective norms. To further increase student interest in entrepreneurship, it is better if you need to increase the number of SKS in Entrepreneurship courses and make various training to create products, how to determine the cost of products, how to sell / market products, how to promote products and distribute them to increase student insight so that entrepreneurial interest will be formed his mind. With this, students who have graduated are not merely job seekers but as job creators.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF EXISTENTIAL INTELLIGENCE, PERSONALITY, AND SELF-DETERMINED MOTIVATION ON PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOR: A THEORY-OF-PLANNED-BEHAVIOR-BASED EXAMINATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 186-202
Author(s):  
Susana Adi Astuti ◽  
Andreas Lako ◽  
Margaretha Sih Setija Utami
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
School Students ◽  
Positive Effect

This study aims to analyze the effect of existential intelligence, personality, and self-determined motivation on pro-environmental behavior of students at Adiwiyata schools, also analyzes the variables of a theory of planned behavior (TPB) as the intervening variables. The novelty describes a new idea of predicting pro-environmental behavior, especially among high school students, by integrated analysis of existential intelligence, self-determination motivation and personality, and mediation of planned behavior, which is rarely used. 886 respondents consisted of Adiwiyata high schools students in Semarang City who participated in March-April 2021. The data was analyzed using AMOS-SEM, and the results show that existential intelligence and self-determined motivation positively affect pro-environmental behavior. Meanwhile, the personality of extroverted intuitive thinking judging (ENTJ), extroverted intuitive feeling perceiving (ENFP), extroverted sensing feeling perceiving (ESFP), introverted sensing thinking judging (ISTJ), an introverted intuitive feeling perceiving (INFP) type also has a positive effect on the pro-environmental behavior. Further, attitude, subjective norm (SN), and perceived behavioral control have a significant positive effect in mediating the existential intelligence, self-determined motivation, and personality of ENFP, ESFP, ISTJ, and INFP on the pro-environmental behavior. Meanwhile, the SN does not have a significant effect in mediating the ENTJ personality. In addition, the intention has a significant positive effect in mediating the existential intelligence, self-determined motivation, and personality of ENTJ, ENFP, ESFP, ISTJ, and INFP type on the pro-environmental behavior.

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