Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior to Recidivism: The Role of Personal Norm in Predicting Behavioral Intentions of Re-Offending1

In this study, the researchers explore the antecedents of tourists’ intention to recommend a destination using an extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Two personal values (i.e., prosocial and maturity) and two personality traits (i.e., extraversion and agreeableness), which are rarely studied but important elements for marketers to better understand the market (e.g., segment the market), are examined. To test the extended model of TPB, a survey (n=312) was conducted with tourists in Portugal. The researchers find support for the hypothesis that tourists with higher prosocial values, maturity values, and extraversion personality traits are more likely to have a favorable attitude toward a destination and a tendency to recommend the destination. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed.

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Determinants of Consumers’ Intentions towards the Purchase of Energy Efficient Appliances in Pakistan: An Extended Model of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13020565 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 565

Author(s):

Muhammad Rizwan Ali ◽

Muhammad Shafiq ◽

Murad Andejany

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Energy Efficient ◽

Behavioral Intentions ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Extended Model ◽

Awareness Campaigns

Amplified energy demand due to technologically advanced electrical and electronic appliances has accentuated the importance of energy efficiency to overcome energy shortage and environmental concerns. As adoption of energy efficient appliances depends on perception of the consumers, this study focuses on behavioral exploration of the consumers’ intentions towards the purchase of energy efficient appliances using an extended model of the theory of planned behavior (TPB). The study is based on a survey comprising 289 respondents. Partial least square (PLS) method is used to analyze the data. The results show that the attitude, perceived behavioral control, policy information campaigns, and past-purchase experiences significantly impact behavioral intentions of the consumers, whereas subjective and moral norms are insignificant in shaping behavioral intentions. Based on analyses, policy implications emphasizing (i) strong awareness campaigns, (ii) energy efficiency incentives, and (iii) replacement initiatives are proposed to help policy makers and administrators in achieving required goals of energy efficiency and conservation. The proposed research model and policy initiatives are a blueprint for synergies among policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in understanding and shaping consumers’ behaviors towards the purchase of energy efficient products, particularly, in developing countries.

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Consumer Self-Confidence in Green Foods: An Investigation of the Role of Ecolabels Using the Theory of Planned Behavior and Market Segmentation

Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing ◽

10.1080/08974438.2021.1901826 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-31

Author(s):

Clare D’Souza ◽

Mehdi Taghian ◽

Vanessa Apaolaza ◽

Patrick Hartmann ◽

Anne Brouwer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Market Segmentation ◽

Self Confidence

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Attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control influence the academic integrity-related behavioral intentions of graduate students

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.9996 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (4) ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Ting Yang ◽

Yungui Wang ◽

Jun Deng ◽

Chunji Huang

Keyword(s):

Graduate Students ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Social Norms ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Academic Integrity ◽

Behavioral Intentions ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Postgraduate Students

Graduate students have become the driving force of scientific research at Chinese universities. Therefore, further work is needed to understand what influences postgraduate students' academic integrity. Using the theory of planned behavior, this study investigated the relationships between postgraduates' attitude toward academic integrity, social norms (subjective, descriptive, and moral), perceived behavioral control, and intentions, and examined the moderating role of social identity in the relationship between social norms and intentions. We conducted a survey with 1,256 Chinese biomedical postgraduate students, and analyzed the data with structural equation modeling. The results show that attitude, subjective norms, descriptive norms, and perceived behavioral control influenced students' academic integrity-related behavioral intentions. The model explained over half of the variance in intentions, indicating that attitude, subjective norms, descriptive norms, and perceived behavioral control were the main variables influencing academic integrity-related behaviors. The theory of planned behavior can be applied in research on postgraduates' academic integrity.

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