scholarly journals Social psychological predictors of sleep hygiene behaviors in Australian and Hong Kong university students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyra Hamilton ◽  
Konstantin Nurutdinov ◽  
Karolina Krasuska ◽  
Daniel John Phipps ◽  
Katarzyna Kuchno
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Action Planning ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Past Behavior ◽  
Hygiene Behavior

Background. Sleep hygiene behaviors in undergraduate students are associated with night-time sleep duration and quality, fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and psychological distress. This study aimed to identify the social psychological factors that impact on university students’ sleep hygiene behaviors in samples from two countries. Methods. Participants were undergraduate students from Australia (N=201) and Hong Kong (N=161). The study used a correlationalprospective design. Individuals self-reported their intention, attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and past behavior with respect to sleep hygiene behaviors. Four weeks later, the students self-reported their action plans and participation in sleep hygiene behaviors. Results. Analysis indicated acceptable model fit to data for both the Australian and Hong Kong samples. Results showed significant direct effects of attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and past behavior on intention, and significant direct effects of action planning and past behavior on prospectively measured sleep hygiene behavior. There were also significant indirect effects of attitude, subjective norms (Hong Kong sample only), and perceived behavioral control on behavior mediated by intention and action planning. Overall, the model predicted a large portion of the variance in sleep hygiene behavior for both the Australian (R2= .524) and Hong Kong (R2= .483) samples. Schenker and Gentleman t-tests found no parameters significantly differed between samples. Conclusions. Current results indicate that university students’ sleep hygiene behaviors are a function of both motivational and volitional processes. This knowledge provides formative data to inform the development of behavior change interventions to improve the sleep hygiene practices of university students.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors among University Students in Beijing, China: An Empirical Study Based on the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7009
Author(s):  
Jiabin Li ◽  
Xianwei Liu ◽  
Yang Zou ◽  
Yichu Deng ◽  
Meng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Institutional Climate ◽  
Beijing China

Higher education institutions (HEIs), among other social systems, have an irreplaceable role in combating COVID-19. However, we know little about institutional and individual factors that might facilitate university students’ beliefs and behaviors toward preventive behaviors for COVID-19 within the higher education context. Our study applies an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) model to investigate the structural relationships among the institutional climate, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and preventive behaviors of university students and to detect the moderating impacts of perceived risk on the structural model. Data were collected from 3693 university students at 18 universities in Beijing, China through an online survey. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and multigroup analysis were performed to examine the empirical model. The results reveal that (1) the institutional climate has a significant, direct effect on preventive behaviors for COVID-19 among university students, (2) the TPB components, namely attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control, partially mediate the relationship between the institutional climate and preventive behaviors for COVID-19, and (3) perceived risk moderates several paths in the model. Theoretical and practical implications are offered, and recommendations for future research are outlined.

An Investigation of Entrepreneurial Intention Among University Students Using the Theory of Planned Behavior and Parents' Occupation

2020 ◽  
pp. 149-166
Author(s):  
Panagiotis A. Tsaknis ◽  
Alexandros G. Sahinidis
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
University Students ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Policy Makers

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the entrepreneurial intention of university students using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and parents' occupation. A questionnaire based survey was employed for the data collection. A total of 1244 students participated in the survey. The sample was a convenience one given that the resources available were limited. The size of the sample allows us to proceed with reliable statistical analyses and produce valid conclusions. The findings of our research showed that perceived behavioral control, subjective norms, attitude and parents' occupation are important variables influencing entrepreneurial intention. The variable that affects entrepreneurial intention the most is attitude. The findings led support to the theory and the hypotheses proposed. These findings indicate that the recommended model can be used to explain a large part of variation in entrepreneurial intention. This study, contributes to the entrepreneurial intention literature providing empirical evidence to help formulate policies encouraging university students' entrepreneurship practices, attracting the interest of both educators and policy makers. This evidence will become increasingly important, as research in the field of entrepreneurship continues to place models of entrepreneurial intentions at the center of our understanding of the entrepreneurial process. Future studies could investigate the validity of the findings reported here, in different contexts using more variables, not included in this study and inquire the potential existence of latent variables which may be confounding the relationships discussed in this paper.

scholarly journals Socio-cognitive Determinants of Plagiarism Intention Among Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Students: A Cross-sectional Study in 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh ◽  
Cyrus Jalili ◽  
Pedram Rezaei-Zadeh ◽  
Farzad Jalilian
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
University Students ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Plagiarism is one of the most common and important misconducts in the educational and research environment. Plagiarism means transcribing the works or ideas of others without authenticating the source and the original author and assigning them to self. Objectives: The current research aimed to investigate the socio-cognitive constructs associated with plagiarism among Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS) students using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Methods: This cross-sectional study was done at KUMS, the west of Iran, among 231 medical university students in 2018, which were selected randomly to participate voluntarily. Students filled out a self-report questionnaire that included the demographics and TPB variables. Data gathered were analyzed by the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 16) using a t-test, Pearson correlation, and linear regression. Results: The determinants of attitude, subjective norms (SN), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) accounted for 15% of behavioral intention (BI) to plagiarism. Linear regression showed that SN (beta = 0.229; P = 0.001) and PBC (beta = -0.217; P = 0.001) were the most influential predictors of plagiarism intention. Conclusions: According to the result, it seems that planning programs to increase perceived behavioral control against doing plagiarism and reduce subjective norms encouraging plagiarism may be useful for the prevention and reduction of plagiarism among university students.

scholarly journals Understanding Oil Palm Smallholders’ Behavioral Intention on Sustainable Production Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
Eko Ruddy Cahyadi ◽  
Fitri Yutika ◽  
Heti Mulyati
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Sustainable Production ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Past Behavior ◽  
Production Practices

While smallholders play a significant contribution on Indonesian oil palm production, they are confronted to sustainability challenges.  This study aims to analyze determinants of their behaviour to apply sustainable practices. Theory of Planned Behavior was applied to examine the effect of attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and past behavior toward smallholders' intention to implement sustainable oil palm production practices. In this study the sustainable practices include applying organic fertilizer, integrated pest management, non-fire land clearing, certified seed and participating in a farmer group.  A survey was carried out over 242 oil palm smallholders in Kampar, Riau.  Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS) program was employed to examine our hypothesis. The results show that attitudes, perceived behavioral control and past behavior have positive and significant effects on smallholders' intention to implement sustainable production practices, whereas subjective norms seems to be not significant. Smallholders tend to be individually independent in making a decision or taking action. Hence, improving attitude toward sustainability, for example, through extension service or training and providing incentives to overcome perceived behavioural control are expected to be an effective measure to encourage sustainability practices among oil palm smallholders.

Predictors of the Intention to use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong Using Extended Theory of Planned Behavior: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tommy K. C. Ng ◽  
Man Fung Lo ◽  
Ben Y. F. Fong ◽  
Hilary H. L. Yee
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Service Quality ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine are available and have a long history in Hong Kong. Little is known on the intention to use TCM in Hong Kong. In this study, the intention to use TCM were examined by the extended theory of planned behavior.Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was conducted from 15 and 29 November 2021. Respondents’ attitude towards using TCM, intention to use TCM, knowledge, perceived behavioral control, perceived service quality, satisfaction, subjective norms and demographic characteristics were collected from the survey. To examine the conceptual framework in this study, partial least square structural equation model (PLS-SEM) was adopted.Results: In total, 446 responses (completion rate = 74.3%) were analysed. Attitude towards TCM was the strongest predictor to the intention to use TCM followed by satisfaction and subjective norms. Attitude had a partial mediating effect on the relationship between subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and intention to use TCM. Attitude had a full mediating effect on the relationship between knowledge and intention to use TCM. Satisfaction had a full mediating effect on the relationship between perceived service quality and intention to use TCM.Conclusions: This is the first study to investigate the predictors of the intention to use TCM in Hong Kong by using TPB. Individuals’ attitude towards TCM has showed stronger effect to the intention to use TCM than other predictors, such as satisfaction, perceived behavioral control and subjective norms. To enhance the intention to use TCM in Hong Kong, key stakeholders, including TCM professional organisations, health professionals and policymakers, should develop a positive attitude towards TCM among Hong Kong population.

The theory of planned behaviour and intention of purchase sport team licensed merchandise

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Soo Kim ◽  
Jeffrey James
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Role Identity ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Purchase Intentions ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sport Team ◽  
Past Behavior ◽  
Licensed Merchandise

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to predict intentions to purchase sport team licensed merchandise (STLM) using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Design/methodology/approach – Three constructs of the TPB such as attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control (PBC) were used to predict purchase intention of STLM. In an effort to increase the level of prediction, additional elements – past behavior and role identity – were included. A total of 384 university students participated in the survey. Findings – The results indicated that attitude, subjective norms, and PBC accounted for 64 percent of the variance in purchase intention of STLM. Past behavior and role identity explained an additional 9.3 percent of the variance in purchase intentions. Past behavior was the strongest predictor of purchase intention. Originality/value – The results showed the efficacy of the TPB in predicting purchase intentions of STLM.

scholarly journals The Intention to Pay Zakat Commercial: An Application of Revised Theory of Planned Behavior

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 727-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Heikal ◽  
Falahuddin .
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Past Behavior

Several researches have been carried out to predict the intention to pay zakat using the factors introduced by the Theory of Planned Behavior – developed by Ajzen & Fishbein (1980). Meanwhile, an addition of predicting past behavior factor on the intention to pay zakat has not been found in previous researches. The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and past behavior towards the intention of traders in the Lhokseumawe city to pay zakat commercial. The revised Theory of Planned Behavior was used in the research. This study aims to predict the intention of zakat payers. A total of 2,432 traders as the population of the research was identified and 150 of them were chosen as respondents determined using the purposive sampling technique. Using multiple linear regression models, it has found that the subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and past behavior partially have positive and significant influence towards the intention to pay zakat commercial. It also finds that past behavior variable has the most dominant impact towards the intention of zakat payers, while attitude has the least impact towards the intention. Finally, there is a simultaneously positive and significant influence towards the intention to pay zakat commercial.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Intention of Final Year Undergraduate Students of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
pp. 83-98
Author(s):  
Shanika Madhushyanthi ◽  
Madhavi Wijerathna
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Simple Random Sample ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Aims: The scientific literature on Entrepreneurial Intention (EI) among agricultural university students in Sri Lanka is meager. Therefore, the focus of this study was to evaluate the EI and to understand what factors affect on EI of the final year undergraduate students of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Study Design: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. A stratified simple random sample of 100 final year undergraduates that represented 50% of each of the three degree programs of the Faculty of Agriculture, university of Peradeniya were selected for the study. The primary data was collected through a self-administered structured questionnaire. Place and Duration of Study: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka from October 2018 to February 2019. Methodology: The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) was used to measure the EI. Thus, it examined the influence of personal attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control factors on EI. Short-term risk taking, perceived structural support and social capital on business start-up were examined as additional variables to the theory. Results: The results revealed that each of the TPB variables significantly (P = 0.05) affect on EI, with an overall R2 = 0.606. Attitudes were the strongest predictor of EI, followed by subjective norms and perceived behavioral control. However, overall level of EI of the students was neutral. Awareness programmes, financial support, introducing and updating the entrepreneurial subjects were some major suggestions of the respondents to improve entrepreneurship among the students. Conclusion: Attitudes toward entrepreneurship is the strongest predictor of EI. However, overall EI of the students was neutral. Improving individual attitudes through motivational programmes, providing an approving nature of the staff towards entrepreneurship (subjective norms), mechanisms to develop entrepreneurial capabilities among students and linking entrepreneurship to the present curriculum, would be important to improve the EI of the students leading to a greater entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals Predicting Hand Washing and Sleep Hygiene Behaviors among College Students: Test of an Integrated Social-Cognition Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Qing Zhang ◽  
Rongyu Fang ◽  
Ru Zhang ◽  
Martin S. Hagger ◽  
Kyra Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Action Planning ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Direct Effects ◽  
Coping Planning ◽  
And Coping

Objective: Hand washing and sleep hygiene are two important health behaviors. The purpose of the current study was to identify the motivational and volitional antecedents of college students’ hand washing and sleep hygiene behaviors based on an integrated model of behavior that combined social-cognition constructs from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Health Action Process Approach (HAPA). Methods: Using a prospective design, college students (N = 1106) completed a survey assessing the motivational constructs of action self-efficacy, attitudes, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, intentions, and behaviors of hand washing and sleep hygiene at Time 1. Demographic variables were also collected. One month later, at Time 2, college students (N = 524) self-reported on their volitional factors of maintenance self-efficacy, action planning, coping planning, and behaviors of hand washing and sleep hygiene. A further 2 months later, at Time 3, college students (N = 297) were asked to self-report on their hand washing and sleep hygiene behaviors over the past month. Findings: Data were analyzed using variance-based structural equation modelling. Results showed significant direct effects of attitudes, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control on intentions; significant direct effects of action self-efficacy on maintenance self-efficacy; and significant direct effects of maintenance self-efficacy on action planning and coping planning. Significant direct effects of intention on action planning (sleep hygiene only), and significant direct effects of intention, maintenance self-efficacy (hand washing only), action and coping planning on behavior were also observed. Action planning also moderated the intention–behavior relationship, but only for hand washing. There were also significant total indirect effects of action self-efficacy on behavior mediated by maintenance self-efficacy, action planning, and coping planning for both behaviors, and significant total indirect effects of subjective norm and perceived behavioral control on behavior mediated by intention for sleep hygiene. When past behavior was included in the integrated model predicting all the psychological variables and behavior, all of the structural relations were attenuated. Discussion: Current findings indicate that college students’ hand washing and sleep hygiene behaviors are a function of both motivational and volitional factors. Findings also indicate that the TPB and HAPA pathways might differ for the two health behaviors. Implications of the current findings for future health interventions aimed at improving college students’ hand washing and sleep hygiene are discussed.

Conscientiousness and the Intention–Behavior Relationship: Predicting Exercise Behavior

2007 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 518-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Conner ◽  
Wendy Rodgers ◽  
Terra Murray
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Exercise Behavior ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Descriptive Norm ◽  
Past Behavior ◽  
Cognitive Attitude ◽  
Moderating Role

The present study examined the moderating role of conscientiousness within the theory of planned behavior (TPB) for exercise behavior during usual vs. unusual context. Affective and cognitive attitude, subjective and descriptive norm, perceived behavioral control, behavioral intention, past behavior, conscientiousness, and self-reported behavior were assessed in relation to exercising in a sample of university students (n = 146). Conscientiousness was found to significantly moderate the intention–behavior relationship when the behavior was performed in unusual context (exercising during a reading week of term), but not when behavior was performed in usual context (exercising during a normal week of term). The find-ings indicate a role for conscientiousness in understanding intention–behavior relationships when the context of behavior is changing or unknown.

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