Extending the Theory of Planned Behavior: The Role of Self and Social Influences in Predicting Adolescent Regular Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity

The current study aimed to test the validity of an extended theory of planned behavior model (TPB; Ajzen, 1991), incorporating additional self and social influences, for predicting adolescent moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Participants (N = 423) completed an initial questionnaire that assessed the standard TPB constructs of attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control, as well as past behavior, self-identity, and the additional social influence variables of group norms, family social support, friends’ social support, and social provisions. One week after completion of the main questionnaire, participants completed a follow-up questionnaire that assessed self-reported physical activity during the previous week. The standard TPB variables—past behavior, self-identity, and group norms, but not social support infuences—predicted intentions, with intention, past behavior, and self-identity predicting behavior. Overall, the results provide support for an extended version of the TPB incorporating self-identity and those social influences linked explicitly to membership of a behaviorally relevant reference group.

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Interaction Effects in the Theory of Planned Behavior: The Interplay of Self-Identity and Past Behavior

Journal of Applied Social Psychology ◽

10.1111/j.1559-1816.2007.00278.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 37 (11) ◽

pp. 2726-2750 ◽

Cited By ~ 58

Author(s):

Joanne R. Smith ◽

Deborah J. Terry ◽

Antony S. R. Manstead ◽

Winnifred R. Louis ◽

Diana Kotterman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Interaction Effects ◽

Self Identity ◽

Past Behavior

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Using Theory of Planned Behavior to Predict the Physical Activity of Children: Probing Gender Differences

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2015/536904 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Lijuan Wang ◽

Lin Wang

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control

Objectives. The primary objective of this study was to use the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to examine the association between TPB variables and the moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of children in Shanghai, China. Gender differences were also explored.Methods. The participants were 353 children (180 boys and 173 girls) aged 9 to 13 years from three primary schools in Shanghai. Accelerometers were used to measure the MVPA duration of the children. Questionnaires that focused on attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control (PBC) related to MVPA engagement were completed by the participants.Results. Regression analyses revealed that intention, and not PBC, accounted for 9% of the variance in MVPA. Meanwhile, attitude and PBC explained 33% of the variance in intentions to engage in MVPA. In terms of gender differences, TPB performed better in the physical activity (PA) domain for boys than for girls. Furthermore, attitude and PBC were significantly associated with intention among boys, whereas only PBC was significantly related to intention among girls.Conclusion. Practitioners should consider tailoring intervention to address gender differences to increase leisure-time PA participation of children.

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Can the Theory of Planned Behavior, predict possible differences in physical activity involvement during COVID-19 lockdown? A preliminary study

10.31124/advance.14135843 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

EVANGELOS BEBETSOS

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Attitude Strength ◽

Greek Version ◽

Self Identity ◽

Activity Involvement ◽

Preliminary Study ◽

Adult Involvement

This preliminary study aimed to investigate the contribution of the Theory of Planned Behavior to the prediction of attitudes and intention of adult involvement with physical activity during the Pandemic. The sample consisted of 904 individuals, 417 men, and 487 women, aged 18-70 years. Participants completed the Greek version of the "Theory of Planned Behavior" questionnaire. The analyses revealed differences between previous and during COVID-19 physical involvement in (a) attitudes, (b) intention, (c) attitude strength, (d) self-identity, and (e) subjective norms, of the sample.

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Predicting Vigorous Physical Activity of Corporate Employees: Comparing the Theories of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1123/jsep.14.2.192 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 192-206 ◽

Cited By ~ 83

Author(s):

Jay Kimiecik

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Perceived Control ◽

Reasoned Action ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Hierarchical Regression ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

And Behavior

The purpose of the present study was to compare the utility of the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior in predicting the exercise intentions and behavior of corporate employees. Corporate employees (/7=332) who completed two questionnaires served as subjects. The first questionnaire assessed intentions, subjective norm, attitude, and perceived control with respect to participating in regular, vigorous physical activity. Participants also completed a follow-up questionnaire 4 weeks later that assessed self-reported frequency of vigorous physical activity during those 4 weeks. Hierarchical-regression analyses indicated that perceived behavioral control (the critical variable in the theory of planned behavior) accounted for a significant portion of the variance in intentions and self-reported exercise behavior, above that accounted for by reasoned action. These results lend support to Ajzen's theory of planned behavior, which suggests that individuals' perceptions of control are most important when attempting behaviors that are not completely under volitional control.

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How to Motivate Childcare Workers to Engage Preschoolers in Physical Activity

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2011-0325 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 364-374 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Camille Gagné ◽

Isabelle Harnois

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Moral Norm ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Childcare Centers ◽

Past Behavior ◽

Childcare Workers ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Background:Data available indicate that numerous childcare workers are not strongly motivated to engage children aged 3–5 in physical activity. Using the theory of planned behavior as the main theoretical framework, this study has 2 objectives: to identify the determinants of the intention of childcare workers to engage preschoolers in physical activity and to identify the variables that could be used to develop an intervention to motivate childcare workers to support preschoolers’ physical activity.Methods:174 childcare workers from 60 childcare centers selected at random in 2 regions of Quebec completed a self-administered questionnaire assessing the constructs of the theory of planned behavior as well as past behavior, descriptive norm and moral norm.Results:Moral norm, perceived behavioral control and subjective norm explained 85% of the variance in intention to engage the children in physical activity.Conclusions:To motivate childcare workers, it is necessary that they perceive that directors, children’s parents and coworkers approve of their involvement in children’s physical activity. In addition, their ability to overcome perceived barriers (lack of time, loaded schedule, inclement weather) should be developed. Access to a large outdoor yard might also help motivate childcare workers.

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The Theory of Planned Behavior, Past Behavior, Situational Factors, and Self-Identity Factors Drive Indonesian Enterpreneurs to Be Indebtedness

DeReMa (Development Research of Management) Jurnal Manajemen ◽

10.19166/derema.v11i1.188 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 46

Author(s):

Shine Pintor S. Patiro ◽

Hety Budiyanti

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Situational Factors ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Complete Control ◽

Self Identity ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Past Behavior ◽

Perceived Behavior Control

<p>This study investigates the factors affecting borrowing intention among young entrepreneur of Indonesia TDA community based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). About 100 questionnaires were accepted and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) in determining the relationships. The results show that borrowing intention amongst young entrepreneur of Indonesia TDA community is influenced by attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavior control, self identity, situational temptation, and past behavior. The young entrepreneur of Indonesia TDA community believe that they have complete control of their behavior in borrowing as they perceived to be equipped with the knowledge about the personal financing. In addition, because of their experience in students’ loans since undergraduates’ level, the result explains why situational temptation were found to be a significant predictor. The findings offer implications for researchers and government.</p>

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Effects of Social Support About Physical Activity on Social Networking Sites: Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior

Health Communication ◽

10.1080/10410236.2014.940669 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 30 (12) ◽

pp. 1277-1285 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Ni Zhang ◽

Shelly Campo ◽

Jingzhen Yang ◽

Kathleen F. Janz ◽

Linda G. Snetselaar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Support ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Social Networking ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Social Networking Sites

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The Theory of Planned Behavior: Predicting Physical Activity in Mexican American Children

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1123/jsep.29.2.225 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 225-238 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Jeffrey J. Martin ◽

Kimberly Oliver ◽

Nate McCaughtry

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Mexican American ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Mean Values ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

American Children

Theoretically grounded research on the determinants of Mexican American children’s physical activity and related psychosocial variables is scarce. Thus, the purpose of our investigation was to evaluate the ability of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to predict Mexican American children’s self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Children (N = 475, ages 9-12) completed questionnaires assessing the TPB constructs and MVPA. Multiple regression analyses provided moderate support for the ability of the TPB variables to predict MVPA as we accounted for between 8-9% of the variance in MVPA. Attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control accounted for 45% of the variance in intention. Descriptive results were encouraging because mean values indicated that most children had positive attitudes, moderately strong intentions, felt in control, and perceived support from significant others (i.e., physical education teachers) for their physical activity engagement.

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