Using the decomposed theory of planned behaviour to understand university students’ adoption of WhatsApp in learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 413-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chimango Nyasulu ◽  
Winner Dominic Chawinga
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Planned Behaviour

scholarly journals Applying a Modified Version of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to Predict Reactive Physical Aggression Between Undergraduate Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer E. Newman
Keyword(s):  
Executive Functioning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Physical Aggression ◽  
Aggressive Behaviour ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Implicit Attitudes ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Tpb Model ◽  
The Impact

The current dissertation applied a modified version of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to predict reactive physical aggression between university students. In addition to examining the primary constructs of the traditional TPB model (attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and intentions), this dissertation extended the traditional model by also examining the impact of implicit attitudes toward aggression as well as executive functioning in the prediction of reactive physical aggression. Results provided support for the application of the traditional TPB model in the prediction of reactive physical aggression, although implicit attitudes and executive functioning did not significantly contribute to the prediction of aggressive behaviour in this sample. Gaining a better understanding of the predictors of reactive physical aggression between university students may lead to the identification of early intervention strategies for individual aggressors. This may in turn help to prevent the possible escalation of aggressive behaviour and create a safer and less threatening campus environment for all students.

Examining the Theoretical Factors that Influence University Students to Adopt Web 2.0 Technologies

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasser D. Al-Otaibi ◽  
Luke Houghton
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Web 2.0 Technologies ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The purpose of this study is (1) to examine Australian university students' awareness of the benefits of Web 2.0 technologies and (2) to investigate the factors that influence students to adopt Web 2.0 technologies to supplement in-class learning, using the theoretical foundations of both Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and Decomposed Theory of Planned Behaviour (DTPB). Findings indicated that most students in this study's sample were aware of the benefits of Web 2.0 technologies to supplement in-class instructions. The findings also indicated that students' attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control were strong determinants of their intention to use Web 2.0 technologies.

scholarly journals University Students’ Behaviour towards Entrepreneurial Intention in Ecuador: Testing for the Influence of Gender

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Rodriguez-Gutierrez ◽  
Luis Javier Cabeza-Ramírez ◽  
Guzmán Antonio Muñoz-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Institutional Barriers ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Personal Attitudes

While the current global context of successive economic and health crises are punishing the economies of different countries in the world, it is particularly relevant to explore the business intentions of young university students, as potential entrepreneurs of opportunity. This matter is of the utmost importance, as it helps to facilitate the implementation of measures that can ensure the future recovery of the economy and the creation of new businesses. The objective of this paper is to study the institutional and psychological antecedents of entrepreneurial intention and the role of gender. The theory of planned behaviour is applied to assess how personal attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control can affect students′ intention of becoming an entrepreneur. In addition, organizational support and institutional barriers are tested as potentially significant antecedents of entrepreneurial intention, along with the influence of gender. The research carried out was based on survey responses from a sample of 740 students of economics, communications, and education at an Ecuadorian university. The research propositions were tested using a partial least squares approach. Results indicate that behaviour towards entrepreneurship does not change in relation to gender. In addition, personal attitudes and perceived behavioural control regarding entrepreneurship are positively related to students′ entrepreneurial intention. Organizational support is also found to be important for generating entrepreneurial intention. The paper adds to the current knowledge base on entrepreneurial intention by analysing the individual and joint influence of the principal elements of the theory of planned behaviour, as well as organizational support and institutional barriers on entrepreneurial intentions. Moreover, the research provides a useful perspective on the antecedents of entrepreneurial intention in an unexplored context such as Ecuador, by responding to the call focusing on entrepreneurial intention in different regions, cultures, and contexts.

scholarly journals DETERMINANT FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION AMONG STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-86
Author(s):  
Lu Man Hong ◽  
Muhammad Azim Abu Hassan Sha'ari ◽  
Wan Farha Wan Zulkiffli ◽  
Roslizwati Che Aziz ◽  
Mohammad Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Core Subjects ◽  
Higher Institutions

The unemployment among university students become main issues in Malaysia since the increasing number of umnemployed graduates from higher education institution. In order to minimize this issue, entrepreneurship become one of the main solutions especially for higher education institution in Malaysia. This including the Kolej Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Ismail Petra (KIAS), Kelantan, Malaysia which provided entrepreneurship as main core subjects for their program of studies. Thus, this research tends to examine the factors that influence entrepreneurial intention among diploma student at Kolej Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Ismail Petra (KIAS) by using The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). Quantitative research design has been where 100 set of questionnaires has been distributed to target respondents in order to get the necessary information. All data were panalyzed using SmartPLS software. The finding shows that attitude and entrepreneurial education are significant towards entrepreneurship intention. Therefore, this study is expected to provide a significant insight towards higher institutions, public as well as government about entrepreneurial intention.

scholarly journals DONOR'S INTENTION ON THE CROWDFUNDINGAMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: AN EXTENSION OF THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOUR

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 710-719
Author(s):  
Hadri Kusuma ◽  
Virsyadini Anafisati
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Charitable Organizations ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Past Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose of the study: The primary purpose of this study is to examine the antecedents of the intention to donate on the crowdfunding.  Methodology: The research design of this study is a quantitative technique. The data is primary data based on the survey to active university students in the City of Yogyakarta. The study examines 185 completed questionnaires and analyzes the relationship among variables by employing structural equation model.  Main Findings: Overall, the results support the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). When other variables are is integrated into the TPB, the variables of past behavior and religiosity, but not moral norm, improve the prediction on the intention to donate significantly.  Applications of this study: In addition to the extension of the TPB, this study suggests that individuals, owner projects or charitable organizations should include past behavior and religiosity components in understanding donor behaviors. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study expands the Theory of Planned Behaviour by integrating additional factors that are considered to improve the explanatory power of the model.

scholarly journals Assessing e-learning system in higher education institutes

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ali ◽  
Syed Ali Raza ◽  
Wasim Qazi ◽  
Chin-Hong Puah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
E Learning

Purpose This study aims to examine university students’ acceptance of e-learning systems in Pakistan. A Web-based learning system is a new form of utilizing technological features. Although, developed countries have initiated and established the concept for e-learning, developing countries require empirical support to implement e-learning. Design/methodology/approach This paper further explains a conceptual model that is based on the technology acceptance model (TAM). Earlier theories such as the theory of reasoned action (TRA), theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and decomposed theory of planned behaviour (DTPB) have been conducted on user behavioural intention (BI). TAM is considered as the most relevant framework in a Web-based context. To analyse the present study’s hypothesized model, structural equation modelling (SEM) has been used to statistically analyse self-reported sample data from 424 university students. Findings The results revealed that TAM, with the combination of new constructs, explains university students’ acceptance of the e-learning system reasonably well. Additionally, work life quality (WLQ) and facilitating conditions (FC) have a greater influence on the BI and the actual use (AU) of the e-learning system, respectively. Originality/value The study has also provided valuable implications for academics and practitioners for ways to enhance the acceptance of the e-learning system in the higher education of Pakistan.

scholarly journals Applying a Modified Version of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to Predict Reactive Physical Aggression Between Undergraduate Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer E. Newman
Keyword(s):  
Executive Functioning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Physical Aggression ◽  
Aggressive Behaviour ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Implicit Attitudes ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Tpb Model ◽  
The Impact

The current dissertation applied a modified version of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to predict reactive physical aggression between university students. In addition to examining the primary constructs of the traditional TPB model (attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and intentions), this dissertation extended the traditional model by also examining the impact of implicit attitudes toward aggression as well as executive functioning in the prediction of reactive physical aggression. Results provided support for the application of the traditional TPB model in the prediction of reactive physical aggression, although implicit attitudes and executive functioning did not significantly contribute to the prediction of aggressive behaviour in this sample. Gaining a better understanding of the predictors of reactive physical aggression between university students may lead to the identification of early intervention strategies for individual aggressors. This may in turn help to prevent the possible escalation of aggressive behaviour and create a safer and less threatening campus environment for all students.

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