scholarly journals CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS IN A TRANSITIONAL CONTEXT–THE CASE OF RURAL BULGARIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (03) ◽  
pp. 1750018
Author(s):  
DIANA TRAIKOVA ◽  
TATIANA S. MANOLOVA ◽  
JUDITH MÖLLERS ◽  
GERTRUD BUCHENRIEDER
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Institutional Embeddedness ◽  
Entrepreneurial Attitudes ◽  
Farm Business

In this study, we augment Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) with an institutional embeddedness logic to develop and test a mediated model of the effects of perceived corruption on attitudes, social norms and perceived behavioral control, which in turn determine entrepreneurial intentions. We test our three hypotheses on a sample of 231 aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to start a non-farm business in three rural regions of Bulgaria. In our exploratory case study, we find that corruption perceptions are partially mediated by entrepreneurial attitudes and perceived control, but not by social norms. Corruption perceptions are positively associated with entrepreneurial intentions, indicative of the deeply rooted social acceptance of corruption in many transition economies. Theoretical, practitioner and public policy implications are discussed.

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

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-167 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Intentions in Students from a Trans-National Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Ward ◽  
Brizeida Hernández-Sánchez ◽  
Jose C. Sánchez-García
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
Entrepreneurial Attitudes ◽  
Entrepreneurial Motivations ◽  
Policies And Programs ◽  
National Perspective ◽  
Relationship Of

Studying the variability of entrepreneurial attitudes within different countries is important in order to identify where attempts to increase entrepreneurial spirit and activity should focus. This article analyzes differences within multiple countries, as well the causal relationship of three attitudinal variables, namely, perceived behavioral control, subjective norm, and entrepreneurial motivations with entrepreneurial intention. We used a cross-national framework and analyzed the relation of four different countries with a sample of 800 students from Argentina (200), Chile (200), Panama (200), and Spain (200). Results show variability in all attitudes between countries with Panama rating the highest in most and Spain rating the lowest. Motivations expressed for entrepreneurship are not statistically significant between most countries, which suggests the perception of entrepreneurship as an engine for personal goals is high and similar in all four countries. Regression analysis showed subjective norm’s effect is not statistically significant in Argentina nor Chile for intentions, and Panama’s intentions are highly driven by entrepreneurial motivations. These suggest policies and programs should tap on the fairly consistent entrepreneurial spirit to capitalize on student’s interest in entrepreneurship, and pull them into training programs to strengthen their competences.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kontrol Perilaku yang dirasakan dan Norma Subyektif Terhadap Intensi Berwirausaha Dimediasi Sikap Kewirausahaan.

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-96
Author(s):  
Kurjono Kurjono ◽  
Yana Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Control Variable ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Entrepreneurial Attitudes

Abstrak Rendahnya minat berwirausaha mahasiswa perguruan tinggi sebagai masalah penting pendidikan, khususnya di perguruan tinggi, karena minat mahasiswa untuk mencari pekerjaan sebagai budaya telah tertanam sejak dulu.  Padahal lulusan perguruan tinggi dituntut mendirikan usaha sesuai dengan kompetensinya. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh kontrol perilaku yang dirasakan dan norm subyektif terhadap intensi berwirausaha yang dimediasi sikap kewirausahaan serta mengetahui perbedaan intensi berwirausaha dilihat dari aspek gender. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah explanatory survey method. Populasi penelitian sebanyak 19.919 mahasiswa dengan ukuran sampel sebanyak 366 responden. Sampel penelitian yang diambil dari populasi mahasiswa UPI terdiri dari 13 bagian, fakultas dan kampus daerah. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang telah diuji tingkat validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Teknik pengolahan data menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan analisis jalur (path analysis)). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kontrol perilaku yang dirasakan berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap intensi berwirausaha melalui sikap kewirausahaan. Kontrol perilaku yang dirasakan memiliki pengaruh paling besar terhadap intensi berwirausaha. Tidak ada perbedaan  intensi berwirausaha  dari aspek jenis kelamin. Disarankan untuk meningkatkan variabel yang rendah yaitu Yaitu variabel kontrol perilaku yang dirasakan yang harus ditingkatkan adalah indikator menyelesaikan tugas, variabel norma subyektif adalah dukungan teman, variabel sikap kewirausahaan adalah tertarik peluang usaha dan variabel intensi berwirauaha adalah perencanan usaha.Kata Kunci : Intensi Berwirausaha, Sikap Kewirausahaan, Kontrol Perilaku yang Dirasakan, Norma subyektif, MediasiAbstractThe lack of interest in entrepreneurship for college students as an important issue of education, especially in university institutions, because students' interest in finding work as a culture has long been embedded. Though college graduates are required to establish businesses in accordance with their competencies. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of perceived behavioral control and subjective norms on entrepreneurial intentions mediated by entrepreneurial attitudes and to know the differences in entrepreneurial intentions viewed from the aspects of gender. The research method used was an explanatory survey method. The study population was 19,919 students with a sample size of 377 respondents. The research sample taken from the UPI student population consisted of 13 sections, faculties and regional campuses. Data collection using a questionnaire that has been tested for the level of validity and reliability. Data processing techniques using descriptive analysis and path analysis (path analysis). The results showed that perceived behavioral control had a significant positive effect on entrepreneurial intentions through entrepreneurial attitudes. The perceived behavioral control has the most influence on entrepreneurial intentions. There is no difference in entrepreneurship intentions from the gender aspect. It is recommended to increase the low variable, namely the perceived behavioral control variable that must be improved is the indicator of completing the task, the subjective norm variable is friend support, the entrepreneurial attitude variable is interested in business opportunities and the entrepreneurship intention variable is business planning.Keywords: Entrepreneurial Intention, Entrepreneurial Attitudes, Perceived Behavioral Control, Subjective Norms, Mediation

scholarly journals The Impact of Gender on Entrepreneurial Intention in a Peripheral Region of Europe: A Multigroup Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 415
Author(s):  
Sofia Gomes ◽  
João M. Lopes ◽  
José Oliveira ◽  
Márcio Oliveira ◽  
Tânia Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Peripheral Region ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Personal Attitude ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

The last two decades were characterized by an increase in attention on entrepreneurship. An emerging trend in the literature is associated with the different contributions that genders may have regarding entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial intentions. This paper assesses gender impact on entrepreneurial intention in a peripheral region of Europe. The methodology used is quantitative and based on a sample of 1114 observations. The obtained results suggest that women’s perceived behavioral control does not have a less direct positive impact on entrepreneurial intention when compared to men’s. Women’s personal attitude has a less direct positive impact on entrepreneurial intention when compared to men’s, as social norms, on the one hand, have a less direct positive impact on women’s personal attitude when compared to men’s, and, on the other hand, have a less direct positive impact on women’s perceived behavioral control when compared to men’s. Finally, it was also verified that social norms have a less positive indirect impact through personal attitude and perceived behavioral control on women’s entrepreneurial intention when compared to men’s. These findings contribute to enlighten the literature by strengthening the theoretical framework on women’s entrepreneurial intention in peripheral regions. Regarding practical contributions, suggestions are addressed to public decision makers, universities, and civil society, to adopt practices to increase entrepreneurship in women. This research is original because it is the first to perform this study in Portugal, a peripheral region of Europe.

Entrepreneurial intentions in the context of a natural disaster

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Bustamante ◽  
Carlos Poblete ◽  
José Ernesto Amorós
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Control Beliefs ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Firm Creation ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThis research aims to explore the moderating effect of a natural disaster on the well-studied relationship between entrepreneurship-oriented beliefs (behavioral, normative, and control beliefs) and entrepreneurial intentions.Design/methodology/approachThis study relies on data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor before and after the earthquake that took place in Chile on February 27, 2010. The study was performed by applying a multilevel hierarchical logit regression over a sample of 14,724 individuals from the six more affected regions.FindingsThe results indicate that a natural disasters shape the relationship between entrepreneurial intentions and all its three motivational antecedents, however in opposing directions. The results also suggest that a natural disaster strengthens the relationship between entrepreneurial attitudes and entrepreneurial intentions; nevertheless the effect of subjective norms becomes less relevant in shaping entrepreneurial intentions. Furthermore, the authors found that the earthquake had a positive effect on the relationship between perceived behavioral control and entrepreneurial intentions.Originality/valueThis study advances the emerging stream of research on the micro-level consequences of exogenous shocks and how they shape individual functioning. A key implication for policymakers wishing to facilitate the recovery phase after a natural disaster is that it is important to focus on fostering entrepreneurship by developing individuals' personal attitude and perceived control over the firm-creation behavior, rather than relying on the perceived social pressure to become an entrepreneur.

scholarly journals Intentions to Consume Sustainably Produced Fish: The Moderator Effects of Involvement and Environmental Awareness

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 946
Author(s):  
Kåre Skallerud ◽  
John Armbrecht ◽  
Ho Huy Tuu
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Product Involvement ◽  
Boomerang Effect ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this study is to apply the conceptual framework of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to explain the consumption of sustainable produced fish in Sweden. We seek to understand the moderating role of food product involvement and environmental awareness as extensions of traditional constructs such as attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioral control. The data were derived from a representative sample of 1974 Swedish consumers. Structural equation modeling was applied to test the relationships between constructs and evaluate the reliability and the validity of the constructs. Attitudes had a significantly positive effect on intention to consume fish in general and sustainably produced fish in particular. Social norms had significantly positive effect on intention to consume fish in general, but no effect on intention to consume sustainably produced fish. Behavioral control had no effect on behavioral intention. Interestingly, involvement negatively moderated the effect of attitudes on both intention to consume more fish and to consume more sustainably produced fish. Environmental awareness also negatively moderated the effect of attitudes on intention to consume more sustainably produced fish. It seems that attempts to create food product involvement and environmental awareness among consumers may have the opposite effect—a boomerang effect—than what conventional wisdom and much of the research on fish consumption indicates. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed.

Factors associated with coach–athlete conversations about mental health in intercollegiate sport

2021 ◽  
pp. 174795412199345
Author(s):  
Jessica Murphy ◽  
Philip Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Mental Health Training ◽  
Significant Interaction Effect ◽  
Health Training ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Team Culture

Increasing conversation about mental health is one way to decrease stigma and prevent/treat maladaptive processes within the context of sport. Due to their proximity and influence over athletes, coaches can increase conversation and change team culture. The objective of this study was to apply the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to explore the factors associated with coach-athlete conversation about mental health. A total of 136 Canadian coaches completed a demographic questionnaire as well as a TPB-based survey measuring Attitudes, Perceived Behavioral Control (PBC), Social Norms and Intention. Intention was measured as Role perception, if a coach believed it was their role to be involved in athlete mental health. Behavior was measured as talking with an athlete(s) about mental health. Approximately 68% of coaches had spoken to athletes about mental health in the last season. The linear regression model predicted a significant amount (42.7%) of the variance in Intention ( p < .05) from the three TPB constructs. Logistic regression found a significant interaction effect of PBC and Intention on Behavior ( p < .01). Measured TPB construct scores were influenced by previous mental health training, personal experience with mental illness, age group and the act of talking ( p < .05). Although a promising amount of coaches spoke to athletes about mental health, improvement is still possible. Mental health training should continue to be promoted to all members of the athletic community. As attitude scores were generally positive, this training should potentially focus more on improving capabilities and social norms.

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

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.

scholarly journals Effect of Attitudes, Norms, and Perception of Control of Foot Care Behavior In Patients Diabtes Melitus In Surabaya City

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Nuh Huda ◽  
Dhian Satya R. ◽  
Yohana Novitasari Sutrisno
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Control ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Care Behavior

Introduction:Each year the incidence of diabetes has very Significantly Increased. Increased risk of foot injuries are the caused because people have attitudes, norms, and perceptions of less control over his foot care.This study Identifies and analyzes the influence attitudes, norms, and perceived control over behavior treatment in DM Patients foot. Methods: The study used observational analytic design with cross sectional approach at a time. The study population as many as 50 241 people as calculated using the technique of Cluster Obtained 185 samples diabetics. This study uses probability sampling cluster sampling approach with analysis of the Chi Square test. Intsrument questionnaire used in this research and Foot Care Behavior TPB questionnaire the which has been tested for validity and reliability. Results: Based on statistical analysis Obtained attitude towards foot care behaviors value = 0.001 ρ (ρ <0.05), the norm of the behavior of foot care ρ value value = 0.001 (ρ <0.05), perceived behavioral control of foot care value ρ value = 0.001 (ρ <0.05) so that we can conclude the influence attitudes, norms, and perceived behavioral control in Patients with diabetic foot care. Conclusions: Foot care was right and good behavior will prevent foot ulcers in diabetic patient. Patients DM was expected to know, willing, and Able to perform behavioral treatments for further enhanced, so that people Become aware, willing and Able to do foot care behavior.

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