scholarly journals Determinants of Physical Activity in an Inclusive Setting

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 390-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Kodish ◽  
Pamela Hodges Kulinna ◽  
Jeffrey Martin ◽  
Robert Pangrazi ◽  
Paul Darst
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Elementary Physical Education ◽  
Teacher Students ◽  
Students With Autism

The purposes of this study included (a) to determine if the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) predicted intentions of individuals with and without disabilities to be physically active, (b) to determine if the TPB predicted behaviors of individuals with and without disabilities to be physically active, and (c) to determine if significant differences were present in physical activity opportunities between inclusive and non-inclusive elementary physical education classes taught by the same teacher. Students (N = 114, ages 10-13) completed questionnaires assessing the TPB constructs and had four days of PA evaluated through pedometer measurements. Analyses revealed that subjective norm and perceived behavioral control predicted students’ intentions to be active, while behavioral intention was the only significant predictor of activity level by step count accrued in PE classes. Finally, the inclusion of students with autism did not significantly affect overall physical activity.

scholarly journals Predictive Variables of Adolescents’ Intention to Be Physically Active after Graduation. Is Gender a Conditioning Factor?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4308 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Huertas González-Serrano ◽  
Ana Gómez-Tafalla ◽  
Ferran Calabuig-Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Physical Attractiveness ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Strength Condition ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Predictive Variables

The acquisition of physical activity habits during adolescence is fundamental to guarantee its adherence throughout life. However, these levels decrease during this stage, with women experimenting a more significant decrease. This paper aims to analyze if there are significant differences in the variables related to the intention to be physically active between men and women and if there is a moderating effect of gender on the variables that predict this intention. The sample is composed of 256 adolescents, aged between 16 and 19 years, 55.50% of whom are men, and 44.50% women. The results show that there are statistically significant differences (p < 0.05), with boys showing higher scores in the intention, athletic identity, and in the strength, condition, and attractiveness. About the predictive variables of the intention, the gender moderates the relationships between the physical attractiveness, condition and strength with the perceived behavioral control (pcfmale-pcfmale = 0.44; −0.48 p < 0.001; 0.27, p < 0.05, respectively), and between the subjective norm and the intention to be physically active (pcmale-female = 0.33, p < 0.01). These results highlight the importance of considering gender when designing specific policies for the promotion of physical-sports practice among adolescents to reduce the existing gender gap.

scholarly journals COMPROMISE EFFECT ON CONSUMERS’ BEHAVIOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 325
Author(s):  
Markus Surkamta Eric Santosa
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Compromise Effect ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Main Determinant ◽  
Secondary Purpose ◽  
The People

The way consumers think about the products they will buy determines their buying behavior. The decision to buy a particular product is obviously in accordance with the buyer’s attitude. The buyers will also feel more comfortable if their behavior meets with the approval and expectations of the people close to them. While the development of a certain attitude has no effect on subjective judgment, the effect of compromise is likely to make a contribution to its development. Since it is still unclear, this study’s main purposed is to clarify this. In addition, while an attitude is theorized as being a predictor of behavior, through behavioral intention, the study’s secondary purpose is to boost the earlier findings. Likewise, in accordance with the theory of planned behavior, the study will also examine the other predictors of behavioral intention, in relation to the behavioral intention itself. A sample consisting of a 100 respondents was compiled by using the convenience and judgment technique. The data were analyzed using Amos 16.0 and SPSS 16.0. As expected, the compromise effect had a significant influence on whether the customers’ attitude or the subjective norm was the main determinant. Likewise, the customers’ attitude, the subjective norm and perceived behavioral control were confirmed as good predictors of customers’ behavioral intentions.

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 A Comparative Study on Pedestrians' Intention to Violate Traffic Rules: The Case of China and Djibouti

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Waiss Ali Aden ◽  
Shengchuan Zhao ◽  
Fazal Subhan ◽  
Hongmei Zhou ◽  
Irfan Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
The Road ◽  
Dalian City ◽  
Traffic Rules

Crashes involving pedestrians account for a higher proportion of all road traffic crashes. So, in order to develop more effective safety measures, it is important to determine the causes of the crashes that involve pedestrians. This paper adopts an extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to predict and explain pedestrians’ intention to violate traffic rules when crossing the road. In addition to the three traditional determinants of intention (instrumental attitude, Subjective norm and perceived behavioral control), this paper analyzes the effects of sensation seeking and conformity tendency on the intention to violate traffic rules while crossing the road. In order to analyze the relationships among the aforementioned variables, a survey was conducted in Dalian City (China) and Djibouti City (Djibouti), 452 participants from Dalian City and 828 participants from Djibouti City were interviewed. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the collected data. The results indicated that the instrumental attitude, the subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control positively affected the behavioral intention to violate traffic rules when crossing the road for both cities except for perceived behavioral control which was not significant for Dalian City. Conformity tendency and sensation seeking had a significant and positive impact on behavioral intention for Djibouti City. However, for Dalian City, conformity tendency significantly and positively affected the behavioral intention, but sensation seeking did not. Several empirical and practical implications were also discussed.

Unethical Behavior—What Influences Salesperson to Do So? The Case of Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 918-921
Author(s):  
Ishak Ismail ◽  
Hasnah Haron ◽  
Shaikh Hamzah Abdul Razak ◽  
Nurul Khair Ishak ◽  
Nor Azah Abdul Jalil
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Moral Obligation ◽  
Unethical Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Insurance Agents ◽  
Questionnaire Method

This paper contributes to existing research on ethical behavior by identifying the factors that leads to the intention to commit the unethical behavior. The study used a questionnaire method that was sent to 1,200 insurance agents across peninsular Malaysia, 300 copies were returned of which only 246 were useful. Results of the study exhibited that there is a significant relationship between attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norm among insurance agents on the intention to commit unethical behavior. Attitude and moral obligation provide a positive relationship, while perceived behavioral control and norm provide a negative relationship. It also reflected that agents committing the unethical behavior are being influence by attitudes, moral obligation then perceived behavioral control and subjective norm. The study also reflected that ethics among insurance agents in Malaysia are low due to the fact that there is no documented evidence of any form of severe punishment meted out for unethical behavioral intention. While the results in this study are by no means conclusive, it is felt that this study has contributed to the research done in identifying unethical behavioral intention of insurance agents in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Lifestyle E-Coaching for Physical Activity Level Improvement: Short-Term and Long-Term Effectivity in Low Socioeconomic Status Groups

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (22) ◽  
pp. 4427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanne Spelt ◽  
Thomas Tsiampalis ◽  
Pania Karnaki ◽  
Matina Kouvari ◽  
Dina Zota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Low Ses ◽  
Activity Levels

E-coaching applications can improve people’s lifestyles; however, their impact on people from a lower socioeconomic status (low SES) is unknown. This study investigated the effectiveness of a lifestyle e-coaching application in encouraging people facing low SES disadvantages to engage in a more active lifestyle over a course of 19 weeks. In this bicountry study, 95 people with low activity level (GR: 50, NL: 45) used a mobile application linked to a wearable activity tracker. At the start and after 6 and 19 weeks, self-reported physical activity levels, attitudes, and intention towards increasing activity levels, perceived behavioral control, and wellbeing were measured. Results indicated that participants using the lifestyle e-coaching application reported significantly more often an increase in activity levels than a parallel control group. Additionally, the people using the application also more often reported increased levels of wellbeing and perceived behavioral control. Therefore, lifestyle e-coaching applications could be a cost-effective solution for promoting healthier lifestyles in low-SES populations.

scholarly journals Effects of Place Attachment and Image on Revisit Intention in an Ecotourism Destination: Using an Extended Model of Goal-Directed Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7831 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-lan Jin ◽  
Youngjoon Choi ◽  
Choong-Ki Lee ◽  
Muhammad Shakil Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Place Attachment ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Extended Model ◽  
Revisit Intention ◽  
Goal Directed Behavior

This study explores the decision-making process of tourists visiting Guilin, China as an ecotourism destination. An extended model of goal-directed behavior with the inclusion of place attachment and destination image is employed to understand tourists’ revisit intention. This study finds several substantial variables that contribute to leading the behavioral intention of tourists. Results reveal that tourist attitude, positive anticipated emotion, and perceived behavioral control positively influence desire. Tourist desire to visit a destination is an important predictor of behavioral intention, and desire plays a substantial mediating role between attitude, positive anticipated emotion, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intention. The image of an ecotourism destination is an important antecedent of attitude, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norm. The destination image indirectly influences behavioral intention through attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control. Destination image also has a direct effect on place attachment, which in turn influences behavioral intention. Findings provide a theoretical framework of understanding tourist behavior and contribute guidelines for developing sustainable ecotourism for central and local governments.

The mediation role of intention in knowledge sharing behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Mafabi ◽  
Sentrine Nasiima ◽  
Edgar Mutakirwa Muhimbise ◽  
Francis Kasekende ◽  
Caroline Nakiyonga
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Sharing Behavior

Purpose This paper aims to examine the mediation role of behavioral intention in the relationship between attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and knowledge sharing behavior. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a cross-sectional design to collect data used to carry out mediation analysis. Structural equation modeling was used to test for the mediation effect based on the theory of planned behavior. Findings The results reveal positive and significant relationships between attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and behavioral intention. There is a full mediation effect of behavioral intention between attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and knowledge sharing behavior. This implies that behavioral intention wholly processes planned behavior prediction. Research limitations/implications The sample size was small, covering only two referral hospitals which affects the generalization of findings across all the hospitals in Uganda. The study was cross-sectional focusing on a one-off perception, which does not examine knowledge sharing behavior over time. This may necessitate follow-up studies in a longitudinal design to capture the trend of results. Practical implications Managers in referral hospitals should create opportunities for health professionals to enhance knowledge sharing behavior. Knowledge sharing practices should be embedded in the performance appraisal and reward systems which should promote positive knowledge sharing attitudes and norms and develop self-efficacy. Originality/value The study generates empirical evidence on less studied phenomena in the health sector focusing on behavioral intention mediation in predicting knowledge sharing behavior.

scholarly journals An Extended Theory of Planned Behavior Intervention for Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine M. White ◽  
Deborah J. Terry ◽  
Carolyn Troup ◽  
Lynn A. Rempel ◽  
Paul Norman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control

A randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a 4-wk extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) intervention to promote regular physical activity and healthy eating among older adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease (N= 183). Participants completed TPB measures of attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and intention, as well as planning and behavior, at preintervention and 1 wk and 6 wk postintervention for each behavior. No significant time-by-condition effects emerged for healthy eating. For physical activity, significant time-by-condition effects were found for behavior, intention, planning, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norm. In particular, compared with control participants, the intervention group showed short-term improvements in physical activity and planning, with further analyses indicating that the effect of the intervention on behavior was mediated by planning. The results indicate that TPB-based interventions including planning strategies may encourage physical activity among older people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

scholarly journals Determinants of Teachers’ Intentions to Teach Physically Active Physical Education Classes

2001 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. Martin ◽  
Pamela Hodges Kulinna ◽  
Robert C. Eklund ◽  
Brett Reed
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Physically Active

The purpose of the present investigation was to examine determinants of teachers’ intentions to teach physically active physical education classes (i.e., spend at least 50% of class time with the students engaged in moderate to vigorous physical activity). Based on the theories of reasoned action, planned behavior, and self-efficacy, a model was examined hypothesizing that teachers’ intentions were determined by subjective norm, attitude, perceived behavioral control, and self-efficacy. Using hierarchical regression analyses, the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior were supported by accounting for 65% of the variance in intention due to the main effects of attitude and subjective norm, as well as their interaction effects. The role of perceived behavioral control and self-efficacy theory were not supported.

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