Lessons from the Departed: A Planned Behavior Approach to Understand Travelers’ Actual Physician-Assisted Suicide Behavior

2021 ◽  
pp. 109634802098762
Author(s):  
Edmund Goh ◽  
Jun Wen ◽  
Chung-En Yu
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Assisted Suicide ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Physician Assisted Suicide ◽  
Reference Groups ◽  
Suicide Behavior ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Perceived Constraints

Traveling to die in another country is a morbid, but pertinent, topic that remains underresearched in tourism. This project aims to address this research gap by examining the underlying motivations of actual individual travelers who have travelled to Switzerland as their final life destination to commit physician-assisted suicide (PAS). Using documentaries from major news channels, content analysis was conducted to systematically examine interviews conducted with actual PAS travelers ( n = 26) before they ended their life legally through PAS in Switzerland. An extension of the theory of planned behavior with anticipated guilt was commissioned as the theoretical lens to investigate the actual behavior of travelers who have committed PAS. A total of three key attitudes, three social groups, and four perceived constraints were identified. Results identified putting an end to suffering and to die with dignity as key attitudinal items influencing PAS behavior. The reference groups of family and relatives emerged as key salient normative groups. With regard to perceived difficulties, lack of access to facilities and high financial costs were key constraints in the decision to commit PAS. A key contribution of this research found evidence of anticipated guilt as an additional theory of planned behavior variable in actual PAS behavior.

Red tape and change-supportive intention: an extension of the theory of planned behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hemin Ali Hassan ◽  
Xiaodong Zhang ◽  
Ahmad Bayiz Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Red Tape ◽  
Related Attitude ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThis paper builds on and extends the theory of planned behavior (TPB) by examining empirically the underlying mechanism through which red tape is associated with employee change-supportive intention (CSI). It investigates red tape as an antecedent of CSI and examines the mediation role of change-related attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control (PBC) in the relationship between red tape and CSI.Design/methodology/approachTo test the study's hypotheses, cross-sectional data were collected from 183 employees working at a public organization in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq that was going through a major change. Regression analyses and the PROCESS macro for SPSS were used.FindingsConsistent with our expectations, the results indicate that red tape negatively predicts CSI. Red tape also predicts change-related attitude, subjective norm and PBC, which consequently predict CSI. The results also reveal that the relationship between red tape and CSI is mediated by change-related attitude and subjective norm.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited in using cross-sectional data at a point in time and in investigating intention only, rather than actual behavior.Originality/valueWhile prior work shows that red tape is a relevant factor that may affect employee responses to change in public sector, the psychological processes on which this relationship is based are still not fully explained. Therefore, this is the first study that aims to shed some light on this relationship.

scholarly journals HASRAT KONSUMEN YANG MENGIKAT (BINDING CUSTOMER DESIRES)

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-92
Author(s):  
Sulis Riptiono
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Basic Theory ◽  
Binding Properties ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
The Creation

Desires in the marketing context are defined as the phase of the sequence in marketing that begins with the creation of awareness, and then interest is usually at the stage when the customer really wants the product or service that is being marketed. Desire is a form that is seen as a precursor in making actual purchases. Desire is more than want of consumers to try and have the product, the consumer's curiosity towards the product is directed to the interest to buy. Desires are created to convince consumers that they have a great desire to have the product or service offered according to their needs. Desire is not enough to explain its impact on increasing consumer buying interest and consumer behavior, but the desire that has binding properties to consumers that called binding costumer desires can increase buying and behavioral interests. Binding costumer desires is used to fill the research gap about subjective norms against purchase intention by using the basic theory of the theory of reaction action (TRA) and theory of planned behavior (TPB).

An Extension of the Theory of Planned Behavior Model for Tourists

2010 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 390-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathy H. C. Hsu ◽  
Songshan (Sam) Huang
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Tourist Behavior ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Tpb Model ◽  
Stage 1

The sufficiency of theory of planned behavior (TPB) is still being questioned although the model was validated in predicting a wide range of intentions and behaviors. Based on a comprehensive literature review, an extended TPB model of tourists was proposed to investigate relations among constructs of the model with the addition of motivation and actual behavior. An instrument was developed based on previous tourism and marketing studies as well as focus groups. A two-wave data collection was implemented, with data collected from 1,524 Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou residents in Stage 1 and 311 respondents from the same cohort in Stage 2. Results of the study demonstrated that the extended TPB model with tourist motivation fit the data relatively well, explaining 5% more of the variation in behavioral intention in comparison with a base model without motivation. However, the model with both tourist motivation and actual behavior was not tenable, despite a marginal relationship found between behavioral intention and actual tourist behavior using regression analysis. The findings warrant further research examining the predictive power of behavioral intention on actual behavior.

scholarly journals Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to Correct Posture in Operating Room Staffs

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Ahmad Fakhri ◽  
Isa Mohammadi Zeidi ◽  
Hadi Morshedi
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Posture Maintenance ◽  
Health Promotion Interventions

<p><strong>OBJECTIVE</strong><strong>: </strong>Ergonomic risk factors such as prolonged and awkward postures increase the risk of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) in operating room staffs. Understanding the factors influencing the prevalence of the WRMSDs is an essential step in any targeted health promotion interventions. This research aimed to determine the factors associated with correct posture maintenance based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) among the operating room staffs from educational hospital affiliated to Qazvin university medical sciences, in 2013.</p><p><strong>METHODS</strong><strong>: </strong>A total of 130 subjects with mean ages of 31.2±6.38 years participated in this study. Demographic data and TPB constructs were assessed using reliable and valid scales. Path analysis, based on TPB components, was applied to determine specific factors that most contribute to and predict actual behavior toward correct posture maintenance.</p><p><strong>RESULTS</strong><strong>: </strong>Psychometric properties of the model were consistent with the recommendations and results showed that variables were fit to the data. 58% of the variance in behavioral intention (BI) was described by the TPB constructs (P&lt;0.05). Also, attitude (AT), subjective norms (SN), perceived behavioral control (PBC) and BI explained 39% of the variance in maintenance of a correct posture (P&lt;0.05). Consistent with<strong> </strong>predictions from the TPB, AT (β<sub>i</sub>=0.44, P&lt;0.05) were the major predictors of BI. In addition, PBC (β<sub>i</sub>=0.52, P&lt;0.05) and BI (β<sub>i</sub>=0.41, P&lt;0.05) were the important factors that influence the maintenance of a correct posture in the operating room staffs.</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong><strong>: </strong>As a conclusion, TPB is a useful model to determine and to predict maintenance of a correct posture in the operating room staffs.</p>

scholarly journals Millennials’ Intention in Stock Investment: Extended Theory of Planned Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-91
Author(s):  
Arya Samudra Mahardhika ◽  
Tuti Zakiyah
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Risk Tolerance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Behavior Control ◽  
Perceived Behavior Control ◽  
Perceived Behavior

The main objective of this research was to empirically examine the interests of millennial investors in investing in stocks using the theory of planned behavior approach consisting of Attitude toward Behavior, Subjective Norms, and Perceived Behavior Control as predictors of Intention, and Actual Behavior as a consequence of Intention. In addition, this research added risk tolerance variable as a development. This research is based on the low investment interest of the Indonesian people when compared to the total population of Indonesia. Respondents in this study are investors who are in accordance with predetermined criteria, who have already invested in stock and are aged between 20-35 years in Kebumen Regency. Data collection in this study was carried out by distributing questionnaires to the respondents. The hypothesis in this research was tested using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through WarpPLS software version 6.0. The results of hypothesis testing in this research empirically prove that Attitude toward Behavior, Subjective Norms, and Perceived Behavior Control are predictors of Intention. In addition, this research also proves that Intention has a positive effect on millennial investors' actual behavior in investing in stocks

The Influences of Reference Groups Towards the Usage of E-Wallet Payment Systems

2022 ◽  
pp. 428-455
Author(s):  
Ivan H. W. Diong ◽  
Evelyn B. H. Toh
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
The Other ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Reference Groups ◽  
Payment Systems ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

This chapter investigates how the three referent groups (peers, parent, media) of subjective norms (SN) influence the intention of millennials to adopt e-wallets. This study is supported by the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and stimulus-organism-response (SOR) framework. A total of 215 usable responses were obtained and analyzed using SPSS 25 and SmartPLS 3.2.6. The data is collected using a self-administered survey (Lancaster Qualtrics) and distributed randomly using the snowball sampling technique. The results indicate that the decomposition of SN has a significant relationship towards the intention of millennials to adopt e-wallets. This chapter also provides useful insights on what are the other factors that would build the intention of millennials towards the usage of e-wallets. Moreover, TPB along with the SOR framework supports the findings and provides better credibility to this study. This chapter concludes that brands should leverage more capital on media advertisements rather than peer referrals if they want to capture a larger market.

The Theory of Planned Behavior: Predicting Teachers’ Intentions and Behavior during Fitness Testing

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda D. Stewart Stanec
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Fitness Testing ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Fitness Tests

The twofold purpose of this study was to develop and validate an instrument that assessed teachers’ intentions, attitudes, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control to administer fitness tests effectively, and to determine how well the instrument could predict teachers’ intentions and actual behavior based on Ajzen’s (1985, 1991) theory of planned behavior. In the development phase of the study, 104 physical educators completed the pilot version of the survey to refine the instrument. In the prediction of behavior phase of the study, a convenience sample of 195 physical educators completed (a) the Teachers’ Intentions to Administer Physical Fitness Tests Effectively (TIAPFTE) before fitness testing and (b) a behavior self-report after they administered fitness testing. Standard multiple regression analyses showed perceived behavioral control and attitude significantly predicted intention. Furthermore, results showed that attitude significantly predicted teachers’ behavior directly.

scholarly journals Validity test of the theory of planned behavior in college students’ withdrawal from smartphone dependence

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heng Yue ◽  
Cuiyun Li ◽  
Min Liu ◽  
Ruyi Jin ◽  
Hugejiletu Bao
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Actual Behavior

Abstract Smartphone usage has brought great convenience to our daily life. However, the detrimental consequences of smartphone dependence also require special attention. Based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this study designed a questionnaire to investigate college students’ withdrawal from smartphone dependence. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire were tested. The results showed that the reliability of the questionnaire was good (α = 0.84–0.94). The principal component analysis was conducted, contribution rates of these factors were moderately high (62.06%–82.35%). The validity was verified through confirmatory factor analysis. All the model fit indices were higher than the acceptable standard, which indicated the construct validity of the TPB questionnaire is good. The results of the multi-group structural equation model revealed that the model provided excellent fit to the data in each demographic group. The results of structural equation model presented that, in most demographic groups, students’ attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control of withdrawal from smartphone dependence positively influenced their behavioral intention. Furthermore, subjective norm was the most effective predictors in each group. However, part of the paths from intention to behavior failed to reach the significant level, and their coefficients are relatively small. This reveals the gap between college students’ withdrawal intention and their actual behavior, and there may be other factors influence the relationship between the two variables.

scholarly journals Applying an Extended Theory of Planned Behavior to Sustainable Food Consumption

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 8394
Author(s):  
Syed Shah Alam ◽  
Maisarah Ahmad ◽  
Yi-Hui Ho ◽  
Nor Asiah Omar ◽  
Chieh-Yu Lin
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Consumption Behavior ◽  
Perceived Consumer Effectiveness

The objective of this research is to identify factors affecting sustainable food consumption behavior among Malaysians. An extension of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) is used as the framework of the study. Perceived value is also added to the framework to gain an understanding of consumer’s personal factors’ effect on sustainable food consumption. This study tested eight hypotheses on sustainable food consumption behavior with empirical data from a sample of 220 adults. The regression analysis results show that social norm, perceived value, perceived consumer effectiveness, and attitude have significant impacts on intention to consumer sustainable food. Perceived availability, perceived consumer effectiveness and intention also have significant impacts on actual behavior. The findings of this study can provide certain grounds for understanding sustainable food consumption intention and behavior. Research limitations and some guidelines for further lines of research are presented. In a global context the findings of this study is important, as consumption patterns need to be changed to meet the climate challenge.

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