Parent-for-child Mask Behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada and the United States: An Investigation of Attitudes, Norms, and Perceived Control using the Theory of Planned Behavior

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.

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Planning Ahead: Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Predict Older Adults’ Intentions to Use Hospice if Faced With Terminal Illness

Journal of Applied Gerontology ◽

10.1177/0733464817690678 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 572-591 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Lusine Nahapetyan ◽

Pamela Orpinas ◽

Anne Glass ◽

Xiao Song

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Perceived Control ◽

Terminal Illness ◽

The United States ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Highly Educated

Hospice is underutilized in the United States, and many patients enroll for short periods of times. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to identify significant predictors of intentions to use hospice in community-dwelling older adults. The Theory of Planned Behavior informed the selection of predictors. Data were collected from 146 White older adults ( M age = 69.5; 69% females). Multiple linear regression analyses showed that higher hospice knowledge, normative beliefs that support hospice utilization, higher perceived control to use hospice, and preferences for end-of-life care that favor comfort and quality of life over living as long as possible were significant predictors of intentions to use hospice. In spite of being a sample of mostly highly educated older adults, almost half did not know about funding for hospice. These results provide better understanding of where to focus interventions to educate older adults about hospice, ideally in advance of a crisis.

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Broadening the evidence for the Theory of Planned Behavior: predicting heavy episodic drinking in Argentinean female and male youth

Health and Addictions/Salud y Drogas ◽

10.21134/haaj.v17i2.323 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 159-167 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Raquel I Peltzer ◽

Karina Conde ◽

Maria Ayelen Biscarra ◽

Aldana Lichtenberger ◽

Mariana Cremonte

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Social Norms ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Perceived Control ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Heavy Episodic Drinking ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Male Youth ◽

Prevention Interventions ◽

And Performance

Introduction: Although the Theory of Planned Behavior has successfully been applied to explain heavy episodic drinking, recent reviews have identified gaps in the literature. Among them the role of gender, scarce research from non English speaking countries (and thus, other drinking contexts) and lastly, contradictory results regarding the measures used to evaluate social norms and perceived behavioral control. Objective: We aim to broaden the evidence for the Theory of Planned Behavior by evaluating the capacity of the model to predict heavy episodic drinking in Argentinean female and male youth. Methods: In this study a psychometrically sound measure is used and which evaluates both dimensions of social norms and perceived control. We measured Theory of Planned Behavior variables and last month heavy episodic drinking at two-time frames. Multiple linear and logistic regressions were performed. Results: Attitude was the main predictor of heavy episodic drinking intention; there were gender differences, among women perceived behavioral control and subjective norm were also predictors of heavy episodic drinking intentions. The intention was the main predictor of heavy episodic drinking for both genders, while perceived behavioral control was also a predictor among women. Conclusions: Theory of Planned Behavior allows us to better understand the motivational variables related to heavy episodic drinking intention and performance, and thus, to design appropriate prevention interventions.

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Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior in Environmental Science: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16152788 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (15) ◽

pp. 2788 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Hongyun Si ◽

Jian-gang Shi ◽

Daizhong Tang ◽

Shiping Wen ◽

Wei Miao ◽

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Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Bibliometric Analysis ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Environmental Science ◽

Mainland China ◽

Science Research ◽

The United States ◽

Sustainable Transportation ◽

Application Framework ◽

Knowledge Domain

Since the theory of planned behavior (TPB) was proposed by Ajzen in 1985, it has attracted extensive interest and been widely applied worldwide. Although an increasing number of studies have employed the TPB in the domain of environmental science, there have been no attempts to retrospectively analyze existing articles. The current study aimed to holistically understand the application status of the TPB in environmental science from a knowledge domain visualization perspective. A total of 531 journal articles were obtained through the Scopus database to perform a bibliometric analysis and content analysis. The results showed that waste management, green consumption, climate and environment, saving and conservation, and sustainable transportation are the primary research topics; the United States (U.S.), Mainland China, the United Kingdom (UK), and Malaysia are the most productive countries/regions. Moreover, the cross-disciplinary situations, main source journals, and key articles were revealed. Furthermore, the extended factors, integrated theories, major methods, specific groups, and control variables of environmental science research using the TPB were elaborated and integrated into a comprehensive application framework. Constructive criticisms were ultimately discussed. The findings contribute in several ways to help relevant researchers learn about the application of TPB to environmental science and provide new insights and holistic references for further research on environment-related behavior.

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The Theory of Planned Behavior and Ecstasy Use: Roles for Habit and Perceived Control Over Taking Versus Obtaining Substances

Journal of Applied Social Psychology ◽

10.1111/j.1559-1816.2001.tb02480.x ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 31-47 ◽

Cited By ~ 63

Author(s):

Sheina Orbell ◽

Catherine Blair ◽

Kellie Sherlock ◽

Mark Conner

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Perceived Control

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The Value of the Theory of Planned Behavior, Perceived Control, and Self-Efficacy Expectations for Predicting Health-Protective Behaviors

Basic and Applied Social Psychology ◽

10.1207/s15324834basp1402_7 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 231-252 ◽

Cited By ~ 93

Author(s):

Kevin D. McCaul ◽

Ann K. Sandgren ◽

H. Katherine O'Neill ◽

Verlin B. Hinsz

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Perceived Control ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Protective Behaviors ◽

Efficacy Expectations

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Behavior Change Techniques Used in Theory of Planned Behavior Physical Activity Interventions Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2018-0103 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (5) ◽

pp. 746-754 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Valerie Senkowski ◽

Clara Gannon ◽

Paul Branscum

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

The United States ◽

Behavior Change Techniques ◽

Physical Activity Interventions

Physical activity interventions among older adults vary widely in the techniques used to elicit behavior change. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine what behavior change techniques (BCTs) are used in interventions to increase physical activity among older adults using the theory of planned behavior and to make suggestions for BCTs that appear to be more effective. A database search identified peer-reviewed articles documenting interventions based on the theory of planned behavior. Seven articles (three randomized controlled trial, three quasi-experimental, and onen-of-1) from four countries (the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands) were included for review. Researchers independently coded BCTs using a hierarchical taxonomy of 93 BCTs. The most frequently coded BCTs includedGoal Setting(n = 5 studies),Action Planning(n = 5 studies), andCredible Source(n = 5 studies). Of the 93 BCTs in the taxonomy, only 26 were used, indicating potential opportunities to implement and evaluate less commonly used techniques in future studies.

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Evaluation of an Intimate Partner Violence Training for Home Visitors Using the Theory of Planned Behavior

Health Promotion Practice ◽

10.1177/1524839917728050 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 194-202 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Christiaan G. Abildso ◽

Angela Dyer ◽

Alfgeir L. Kristjansson ◽

Michael J. Mann ◽

Thomas Bias ◽

...

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Home Visiting ◽

The United States ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Home Visitors ◽

The Impact

Introduction. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health issue with recent intervention focus by home visiting programs with at-risk families in the United States. Home visitors are typically required to assess IPV but feel unprepared to do so and desire training. Our aim was to evaluate the impact of a daylong IPV training on the intention to enact three key IPV behaviors (screening, making referrals, and safety planning) using the theory of planned behavior. Method. Survey of 125 home visitors in West Virginia was conducted before and after a daylong IPV training. Results. The IPV training had a positive impact on intention to perform the three behaviors of interest, with the greatest impact on the intention to conduct IPV screenings. Discussion. Results provide important preliminary evidence supporting the effectiveness of professional development as a means of increasing intentions to conduct activities related to IPV. The impact on IPV screening intention is promising because screening is the first step in addressing IPV. Conclusion. The IPV training proved beneficial in increasing intentions and such trainings should be expanded, but further study is needed to link intentions to subsequent behaviors to address IPV with at-risk families.

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