scholarly journals Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior in Environmental Science: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (15) ◽  
pp. 2788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongyun Si ◽  
Jian-gang Shi ◽  
Daizhong Tang ◽  
Shiping Wen ◽  
Wei Miao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Application Framework ◽  
Knowledge Domain

Since the theory of planned behavior (TPB) was proposed by Ajzen in 1985, it has attracted extensive interest and been widely applied worldwide. Although an increasing number of studies have employed the TPB in the domain of environmental science, there have been no attempts to retrospectively analyze existing articles. The current study aimed to holistically understand the application status of the TPB in environmental science from a knowledge domain visualization perspective. A total of 531 journal articles were obtained through the Scopus database to perform a bibliometric analysis and content analysis. The results showed that waste management, green consumption, climate and environment, saving and conservation, and sustainable transportation are the primary research topics; the United States (U.S.), Mainland China, the United Kingdom (UK), and Malaysia are the most productive countries/regions. Moreover, the cross-disciplinary situations, main source journals, and key articles were revealed. Furthermore, the extended factors, integrated theories, major methods, specific groups, and control variables of environmental science research using the TPB were elaborated and integrated into a comprehensive application framework. Constructive criticisms were ultimately discussed. The findings contribute in several ways to help relevant researchers learn about the application of TPB to environmental science and provide new insights and holistic references for further research on environment-related behavior.

Fuzzy Reliability Theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 222-259
Author(s):  
Ingrid N. Pinto-López ◽  
Cynthia M. Montaudon-Tomas
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Reliability Theory ◽  
Fuzzy Reliability ◽  
Avant Garde ◽  
China And India ◽  
The World ◽  
The Uk

This chapter analyzes fuzzy reliability theory using bibliometric analysis. Different aspects of fuzzy have already been analyzed using bibliometric analysis, and a series of bibliometric tools have also been used. VOSviewer software was used to identify maps showing the most relevant trends. The analysis includes scientific articles, citations, journals, authors, universities, keywords, and countries. Results show that countries belonging mainly to Asia are at the avant-garde in terms of research in the field, China and India being the most productive countries in terms of the number of articles published, citations, and universities invested in the topic. Other countries in North America, such as Canada and the United States, and in Europe, the UK, Poland, Italy, and France, also show a great interest in this area of science. Research on the topic is relatively recent. The first articles were published in 1991; therefore, it presents excellent opportunities that will quite possibly attract researchers and universities from different regions of the world.

Behavior Change Techniques Used in Theory of Planned Behavior Physical Activity Interventions Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 746-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Senkowski ◽  
Clara Gannon ◽  
Paul Branscum
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
The United States ◽  
Behavior Change Techniques ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions

Physical activity interventions among older adults vary widely in the techniques used to elicit behavior change. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine what behavior change techniques (BCTs) are used in interventions to increase physical activity among older adults using the theory of planned behavior and to make suggestions for BCTs that appear to be more effective. A database search identified peer-reviewed articles documenting interventions based on the theory of planned behavior. Seven articles (three randomized controlled trial, three quasi-experimental, and onen-of-1) from four countries (the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands) were included for review. Researchers independently coded BCTs using a hierarchical taxonomy of 93 BCTs. The most frequently coded BCTs includedGoal Setting(n = 5 studies),Action Planning(n = 5 studies), andCredible Source(n = 5 studies). Of the 93 BCTs in the taxonomy, only 26 were used, indicating potential opportunities to implement and evaluate less commonly used techniques in future studies.

scholarly journals Evaluation of an Intimate Partner Violence Training for Home Visitors Using the Theory of Planned Behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiaan G. Abildso ◽  
Angela Dyer ◽  
Alfgeir L. Kristjansson ◽  
Michael J. Mann ◽  
Thomas Bias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Home Visiting ◽  
The United States ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Home Visitors ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health issue with recent intervention focus by home visiting programs with at-risk families in the United States. Home visitors are typically required to assess IPV but feel unprepared to do so and desire training. Our aim was to evaluate the impact of a daylong IPV training on the intention to enact three key IPV behaviors (screening, making referrals, and safety planning) using the theory of planned behavior. Method. Survey of 125 home visitors in West Virginia was conducted before and after a daylong IPV training. Results. The IPV training had a positive impact on intention to perform the three behaviors of interest, with the greatest impact on the intention to conduct IPV screenings. Discussion. Results provide important preliminary evidence supporting the effectiveness of professional development as a means of increasing intentions to conduct activities related to IPV. The impact on IPV screening intention is promising because screening is the first step in addressing IPV. Conclusion. The IPV training proved beneficial in increasing intentions and such trainings should be expanded, but further study is needed to link intentions to subsequent behaviors to address IPV with at-risk families.

A Theory of Planned Behavior Study of College Students' Intention to Register as Organ Donors in Japan, Korea, and the United States

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Bresnahan ◽  
Sun Young Lee ◽  
Sandi W. Smith ◽  
Sachiyo Shearman ◽  
Reiko Nebashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
College Students ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
The United States ◽  
Organ Donors ◽  
Behavior Study

scholarly journals Understanding the Antecedents of Knowledge Sharing Behavior From the Theory of Planned Behavior Model: Cross-Cultural Comparisons Between Mainland China and Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Yang ◽  
Ping Xu
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Market Orientation ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Sharing Behavior

Affected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in addition to keeping away the impact of the pandemic on their business practices, many enterprises have proposed relevant measures to protect their employees’ job safety and security. Especially for enterprises with high dependence on knowledge resources, employees’ innovation and knowledge sharing play a vital role. In the context of global economic austerity, how to put forward the corresponding plan of knowledge sharing intention to improve the knowledge sharing behavior of employees for enterprises is worth discussing. Mainland China and Malaysia have different quarantine policies and similar industrial structures. This study examines the awareness of Mainland China vs. Malaysian employees, and evaluates the relationship among self-efficacy, job security, market orientation, knowledge sharing intention, and knowledge sharing behavior from the theory of planned behavior. In this study, a total of 627 Mainland China and 434 Malaysian participants were collected to compare both groups in the development of employees’ knowledge sharing behavior. In this study, a variance-based partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was performed to test the proposed hypothesis and conduct comparative analysis. The results in both the samples show that self-efficacy, job security, and market orientation have positive and significant effects on knowledge sharing intention; self-efficacy has positive and significant effects on job security; knowledge sharing intention has positive and significant effects on knowledge sharing behavior. Moreover, there are several significant differences between Mainland China and Malaysia in the examinations of path comparisons.

Working with Older Adults Scale: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. e428-e437
Author(s):  
Kirsten L Graham ◽  
Lee A Rosén
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
The United States ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Service Gap ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background and Objectives The expanding population of older adults in the United States, coupled with provider hesitance to work with this population, is expected to result in a large service gap, particularly in the health care field. Research on provider hesitancy has largely focused on the impact of attitudes toward older adults and professional competency, with some recent explorations of social influences. There is currently no comprehensive measure that includes all of these areas. Research Design and Methods The present study outlines the development of the Working with Older Adults Scale (WOAS), which is grounded in the theory of planned behavior as applied to working with older adults. The WOAS is composed of 20 items, rated on a 7-point Likert scale, that make up four subscales: (i) Attitude, (ii) Subjective Norm, (iii) Perceived Behavioral Control, and (iv) Intention. Results Results indicated that, for the young adult college student sample it was developed with, the measure has an excellent factor structure and good internal reliability and construct validity. Consistent with the theory of planned behavior model, intention to work with older adults was significantly predicted by attitudes, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control. Subjective norm accounted for the greatest amount of variance. Further analyses revealed differential effects of age, gender, and experience on the WOAS subscales. Discussion and Implications The WOAS, and underlying theory, offers new insights and ideas for future exploration of the service gap between older adults’ needs and professional availability across health service fields.

scholarly journals Outdoor Air Quality of Environments Used for Exercise and Sports Practice: An Analysis of Scientific Production through Bibliometric Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4540
Author(s):  
Alexandro Andrade ◽  
Fábio Hech Dominski ◽  
Guilherme Torres Vilarino
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
The United States ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Outdoor Air ◽  
Science Field ◽  
Outdoor Air Quality

Thus, far, in the Environmental Science field, there appears to be only one previous bibliometric analysis of scientific production with regard to exercise and sports practice, performed in indoor environments. This study investigates and analyzes scientific production related to outdoor air quality of environments that are used for exercise and sports practice through a bibliometric analysis. Five databases were searched in March 2020. A bibliometric analysis was performed for authors, institutions and countries, in relation to publication year, language, citations, theme, and analysis of publication keywords. Of the 2401 screened studies, 106 satisfied the inclusion criteria. The first work was published in 1967. A high number of studies (85.8%) were published after 2008. The United States (US) accounted for most of the performed studies, followed by China. The author keywords associated with the words “pollutants”, “human health”, and “exercise/sports” were the most commonly used. A total of 59 journals had been published on this subject, and most of these were in the area of medicine. It was observed that most of this scientific production was developed by researchers from institutions in the US and China. The publications focused on pollutants and subjects related to human health and sports.

scholarly journals Predicting Intent to Conserve Freshwater Resources Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 2581
Author(s):  
Kristin E. Gibson ◽  
Alexa J. Lamm ◽  
Kyle Maurice Woosnam ◽  
D. B. Croom
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Political Ideology ◽  
The United States ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Political Affiliation ◽  
Freshwater Resources

Freshwater resources are being rapidly depleted by unsustainable human activities in the United States (U.S.), causing concern for water security. If individuals were targeted with appropriate information, public engagement in water conservation may increase. Political affiliation and ideology may play a role in grouping individuals based on their engagement in water conservation, as environmental issues are politically contentious in the U.S. The purpose of the study was to determine if political affiliation, political ideology, and theory of planned behavior variables related to water conservation predicted intent to engage in water conservation. Data were collected from 1049 U.S. residents using non-probability opt-in sampling methods. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression models were used to analyze the data via the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 26. The results from a multiple linear regression model revealed that political affiliation, political ideology, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control predicted 27.5% of variance in respondents’ intent to engage in water conservation; however, the variance accounted for was mostly attributed to theory of planned behavior variables. The findings have implications for environmental communication, namely focusing on increasing subjective norms towards water conservation.

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