scholarly journals Muslim surfers on the internet: using the theory of planned behaviour to examine the factors influencing engagement in online religious activities

2008 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley S. Ho ◽  
Waipeng Lee ◽  
Shahiraa Sahul Hameed
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Sustainable Purchasing Behaviour of Remanufactured Robotic Lawn Mowers

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1954
Author(s):  
Daan Kabel ◽  
Mattias Elg ◽  
Erik Sundin
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Green Marketing ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Consumer Acceptance ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Lawn Mower ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Purchasing Behaviour

The lack of consumer acceptance for remanufactured products is preventing the transition towards sustainable consumption. When knowledge about remanufacturing among consumers is limited, more insight is required into the consumer’s expectations. The purpose of this paper is to examine the consumer’s expectations and willingness to engage in sustainable purchasing behaviour when considering buying remanufactured robotic lawn mowers. The theory of planned behaviour and variables from green marketing help form the research model, which was tested empirically using survey data from 118 samples. The results indicate that sustainable purchasing behaviour of remanufactured robotic lawn mowers is primarily influenced by the consumer’s attitude and evaluation of the remanufactured product, and less so by external influences. Consumers expecting high product quality, low price, and low risk, had a positive evaluation and were therefore more willing to engage in sustainable purchasing behaviour of remanufactured robotic lawn mowers. More concisely, consumers value performance and price reductions, and worry about the time the remanufactured robotic lawn mower remains functional. Environmental knowledge among consumers is sufficient but cannot be fully translated into positive evaluations and sustainable purchases of remanufactured robotic lawn mowers. This research provides guidance for how remanufacturing firms can improve their circular marketing and remanufacturing strategies.

scholarly journals Why do people end up buying fake medicines online? A thematic analysis of newspaper articles

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. i1-i1
Author(s):  
P Donyai ◽  
N Patel ◽  
H Almomani
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Control Beliefs ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Normative Beliefs ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Indirect Measures ◽  
Newspaper Articles

Abstract Introduction The internet provides a platform for both legal and illegal online suppliers of medicines, which are sometimes difficult to distinguish between. Therefore, consumers accessing the internet are at risk of purchasing fake medicines from illegal suppliers. This is particularly problematic when people buy Prescription-Only Medicines (POMs) from the internet, despite an abundance of governmental campaigns 1. This under-researched issue has nonetheless been highlighted in news articles in the past few years which are a potential source of information, albeit informally, about how and why people end up buying fake medicines via the internet. This study is phase-1 of a larger study that aims to develop a questionnaire using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)2 to examine risky online purchasing of medicines to help focus future campaigns. Aim The aim is to identify the factors that lead people to inadvertently buy fake POMs online by examining newspaper articles covering this topic and categorising the findings according to the TPB’s indirect measures; namely, behavioural beliefs, normative beliefs, and control beliefs. Methods Newspaper articles were collected from the electronic database “ProQuest” using a series of search words for retrieving newspaper articles covering the purchasing of fake medicines online throughout the world. The search was limited to articles published from April-2019 to March-2020 to retrieve relevant articles in this fast-developing field. Articles that did not focus on POMs or only covered the supply side (e.g. efforts to combat illegal suppliers) were excluded. After evaluating each article using the inclusion/exclusion criteria, 52 articles remained. Thematic analysis was employed to analyse the newspaper articles against the TPB. The NVivo software program (version 12) was used to aid the generation of the themes. Results Using thematic analysis, 12 themes were generated and categorised according to the TPB’s indirect measures as follows. The behavioural beliefs (i.e. advantages and disadvantages of buying medicines online) included a perception of convenience, low price, privacy of the purchase, potential harmful effect, low quality, and lack of medical oversight. The normative beliefs (i.e. social factors influencing decisions to buy medicines online) included endorsement by influencers, deceptive marketing by suppliers, as well as organizations fighting the fake supply chain. The control beliefs (i.e. what encourages or stops purchasing medicines online) included encountering medicines shortages, outbreak of pandemic diseases, and accessibility issues. Conclusion This newspaper-analysis study created an initial map of ideas for why consumers might inadvertently buy fake POMs online highlighting the complexity of personal beliefs as well as a range of external circumstances. Further exploring these factors provides the basis for future campaigns for changing/controlling the purchasing of fake medicines online. Although the newspaper articles offer a wide range of data and provide different points of view, the validity of their content cannot be proven and are taken at face value. Therefore, the next step for this study is to complete semi-structured interviews with consumers purchasing medicines online (Phase-2) to verify the themes generated in Phase-1 before developing a larger questionnaire study (Phase-3). References 1. HM Government. Protect your health when buying medicines online. Accessed 08 October 2020 from: https://fakemeds.campaign.gov.uk/ 2. Ajzen, I. The theory of planned behaviour. Organizational behaviour and human decision processes. 1991; 50 (2),179–211.

scholarly journals Theory of Planned Behaviour and Pro-environmental Intention: Russian, Australian and Chinese Tourists in Phuket, Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 358-365
Author(s):  
Oraphan Leenanithikul
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Responsible Behavior ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Chinese Tourists

As environmental problems keep being concerned by many parties, not only actors in the production side are accused as roots of the problem, the consumer side should not also be neglected. Since it has been suggested that pro-environmental intention will probably lead to some responsible behavior, this study aims to explore factors influencing consumers’ pro-environmental behavioral intention by applying the framework of the theory of planned behavior (TPB). The study focused on exploring the behavior of international tourists from Russia, Australia and China who travel in Phuket Province, Thailand. The result of multiple regression analysis indicated that all factors were positively predictors of pro-environmental intention. Perceived behavioral control provided the highest impact (Beta = 0.543) whereas attitude toward pro-environmental behavior (Beta = 0.140) and subjective norms (Beta = 0.140) provided the lower impact and finally, perceived value (Beta = 0.087) provided the lowest impact.

Factors influencing critical care nurses’ intentions to use physical restraints adopting the theory of planned behaviour: A cross-sectional multicentre study

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 426-435
Author(s):  
Gemma Via-Clavero ◽  
Joan Guàrdia-Olmos ◽  
Anna Falcó-Pegueroles ◽  
Diana Gil-Castillejos ◽  
Anna Lobo-Cívico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Multicentre Study ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Physical Restraints ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Factors Influencing

Understanding Tasmanian dairy farmer adoption of pasture management practices: a Theory of Planned Behaviour approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (10) ◽  
pp. 1941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Hall ◽  
Lydia Turner ◽  
Sue Kilpatrick
Keyword(s):  
Tool Use ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Pasture Management ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Control Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing

Improved pasture management and increased pasture utilisation are positively associated with dairy farm efficiency and profitability in Tasmania. Supporting dairy farmers in developing pasture management knowledge and skills has been a key priority for research, development and extension in the Tasmanian dairy industry. The role of extension has been to increase farmer awareness and knowledge of best practice pasture management and to facilitate farmer learning, focusing on training farmers to use pasture measurement tools. However, many farmers have never used a pasture measurement tool, only trialled/tested a tool, and/or do not implement recommended pasture management practices. This study aimed to identify and understand factors influencing pasture management decision-making and behaviour for different farmer subgroups. Qualitative data was obtained through semi-structured interviews with 30 Tasmanian dairy farmers. The Theory of Planned Behaviour was used to identify and explore key factors influencing pasture management behaviour. There was a negative effect of social influence on pasture measurement tool use by experienced farmers, with many perceiving tool use to be for less experienced, younger farmers. This negative influence limited their intention to measure pasture and engage in the learning process required to overcome perceived control factors and change practices. Perceived control factors limiting behaviour change included tool data inaccuracy and challenging calculations associated with applying measurement data on-farm. This study demonstrates how the Theory of Planned Behaviour can be used to identify and understand factors influencing adoption behaviour of Tasmanian dairy farmers and assist in developing recommendations for future extension and pasture management programs.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Upcycling for UK Makers

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyungeun Sung ◽  
Tim Cooper ◽  
Sarah Kettley
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Art And Design ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Practical Implications

Changing consumer behaviour can reduce environmental impacts. Upcycling is one of the understudied yet promising, environmentally sustainable behaviours that has the potential to contribute to the reduction of waste and greenhouse gas emissions. This paper addresses this knowledge gap by exploring factors influencing upcycling for UK makers. The study employed a survey based on Triandis’s theory of interpersonal behaviour and Ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour. The survey results revealed key determinants of upcycling as attitude, intention, and subjective norm, and demographic characteristics of people who are more likely to upcycle frequently as females aged 30+ working in art and design. The paper further discusses the theoretical and practical implications of the study.

scholarly journals Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) in Predicting the Intent to Use the Internet for Academic Purposes

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zainol Bidin ◽  
Mohd Farid Asraf Md Hashim ◽  
Zakiyah Sharif ◽  
Faridahwati Mohd. Shamsudin
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Intent To Use ◽  
Use Of Internet

Purpose – This study sought to investigate the factors that influence students’ intention to use the Internet for academic purposes in Universiti Utara Malaysia. This study applies theory of planned behaviour (TPB) as the base model. The model employed the original variables from the theory i.e. attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and intention.   Method – A survey involving of questionnaires was conducted among 369 public university students. Multiple regression was employed to examine the factors influencing intention to use the Internet for academic purposes.   Findings – Results revealed that the variables attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control are statistically significant in influencing intention to use the Internet for learning purposes. It was also found that 38% of the variance in students’ intention to use the Internet is cumulatively explained by their attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control.   Significance – The paper provides useful scientific insight into the relationships between attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control variables towards intention to use the Internet for academic purposes. The findings can be used to promote the use of Internet among students in enhancing their learning experience.

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