Graduate Applicant Intentions and Behavioral Beliefs

Abstract. Laws promoting equal employment opportunity (EEO) in favor of applicants from “protected groups” are commonplace in many countries. The present study compared graduate applicants from protected vs. unprotected groups. Drawing on the theory of planned behavior and on social cognitive theory we explored how intentions to apply for jobs are shaped by behavioral beliefs (internal factors) and protection status (external factor). Results from structural invariance analysis showed that, overall, beliefs influenced applicant intentions similarly in both groups. However, relative weights analysis revealed notable differences in the relative influence of attitude and norm beliefs. The findings suggest that recruitment practitioners and scholars may better understand how applicant intentions are formed if the role of protection status is considered in conjunction with applicant beliefs.

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Smartphone-Induced Digital Distractions

10.4018/978-1-7998-9243-4.ch009 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 189-203

Author(s):

Kendall Hartley

Keyword(s):

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Current Role ◽

Self Regulated Learning ◽

Regulated Learning ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

Personal Technology ◽

The Individual

This chapter investigates smartphone-induced digital distractions through the lens of social cognitive theory and self-regulated learning. Social cognitive theory's reciprocal triarchic conceptualization is matched with the current role of the smartphone in the learning environment. Self-regulated learning is used to frame the challenges and opportunities presented by the smartphone. A final section suggests two opportunities for generating positive educational outcomes in light of social cognitive theory and self-regulated learning. The first is opportunity described as a reclamation of the dominant narrative regarding the educative role of personal technology. The second is the development of the individual learning scientist.

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Exploring Behaviors and Perceptions Affecting the Adoption of Cloud Computing

International Journal of Innovation in the Digital Economy ◽

10.4018/jide.2013070104 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 51-68

Author(s):

Vanessa Ratten

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Belief System ◽

Technological Innovations ◽

Intention To Adopt ◽

Computing Services ◽

Cloud Computing Services

Cloud computing is a technological innovation that has been marketed to consumers as a revolution in the way people store and communicate data information. This paper extends previous research on technology adoption behavior of individuals by focusing on the role of e-business entrepreneurs in facilitating cloud computing services. As there are a number of technology adoption theories that can explain the process, this paper reviews the major innovation theories but focuses on social cognitive theory for its theoretical framework. Social cognitive theory is identified in this paper as being the most appropriate theoretical lens to understand e-business entrepreneurship as it focuses on social learning, which is an important determinant of a person adopting cloud computing services. A theoretical framework is developed based on social cognitive theory, which focuses on the role of mobile marketing, a person’s emotions and belief system on their intention to adopt cloud computing services. The findings from this paper may help to bridge the gap between practical usages of new technological innovations like cloud computing services with the impact of e-business strategies on a person’s behavior. This paper also has a number of managerial implications for technology marketers that include focusing on a person’s emotions and belief system on their intention to adopt e-business technologies. Future research avenues for technology marketers of cloud computing services are stated in the paper that highlight the importance of facilitating e-business entrepreneurs to further develop mobile technological innovations.

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The Impact of Sports Magazine Consumption on Mesomorphic Body Standards and Self-sexualizing Behaviors: A Panel Study of Preadolescent Boys

Men and Masculinities ◽

10.1177/1097184x18767224 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 368-394 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ann Rousseau ◽

Jennifer Stevens Aubrey ◽

Steven Eggermont

Keyword(s):

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Panel Study ◽

Reward Sensitivity ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship ◽

Moderating Role

The present three-wave panel study of 496 preadolescent boys ( Mage = 11.36, SD = 1.07) examined the impact of sports magazine consumption on mesomorphic body standards and self-sexualizing behaviors (e.g., drinking shakes in order to gain muscle mass, choosing clothing to show off muscles). Grounded in social cognitive theory, we also examined the moderating role of reward sensitivity. Results revealed that boys who consumed more sports magazines at wave 1 (W1) were more likely to report personal mesomorphic standards and perceived mesomorphic standards for men and boys in general at wave 2 (W2). Additionally, W2 personal mesomorphic standards mediated the relationship between sports magazine consumption at W1 and self-sexualizing behaviors at wave 3. Reward sensitivity moderated the relationship between personal mesomorphic standards and self-sexualizing behaviors.

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Social Cognitive Theory and the Technology Acceptance Model in the Cloud Computing Context: The Role of Social Networks, Privacy Concerns and Behavioural Advertising

Adoption of Innovation ◽

10.1007/978-3-319-14523-5_4 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 43-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vanessa Ratten

Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Cloud Computing ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

Technology Acceptance Model ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Privacy Concerns ◽

Acceptance Model

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Undergraduates' Intentions to Take a Second Language Proficiency Test: A Comparison of Predictions from the Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Cognitive Theory

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.106.3.798-810 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 106 (3) ◽

pp. 798-810 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Bih-Jiau Lin ◽

Wen-Bin Chiou

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Proficiency Test ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

English Proficiency ◽

Outcome Expectancy ◽

General English Proficiency Test

English competency has become essential for obtaining a better job or succeeding in higher education in Taiwan. Thus, passing the General English Proficiency Test is important for college students in Taiwan. The current study applied Ajzen's theory of planned behavior and the notions of outcome expectancy and self-efficacy from Bandura's social cognitive theory to investigate college students' intentions to take the General English Proficiency Test. The formal sample consisted of 425 undergraduates (217 women, 208 men; M age = 19.5 yr., SD = 1.3). The theory of planned behavior showed greater predictive ability ( R2 = 33%) of intention than the social cognitive theory ( R2 = 7%) in regression analysis and made a unique contribution to prediction of actual test-taking behavior one year later in logistic regression. Within-model analyses indicated that subjective norm in theory of planned behavior and outcome expectancy in social cognitive theory are crucial factors in predicting intention. Implications for enhancing undergraduates' intentions to take the English proficiency test are discussed.

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