scholarly journals Factors Influencing Residents’ Intention toward Green Retrofitting of Existing Residential Buildings

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 4246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing He ◽  
Haiyang Zhao ◽  
Lin Shen ◽  
Liuqun Dong ◽  
Ye Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Family Income ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Population Characteristics ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Western China ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control

The green retrofitting of existing residential buildings is an important approach to realise the sustainable development of stock buildings. In addition to the new technologies and materials related to green retrofitting, the intention of residents toward the green retrofitting of existing residential buildings must be understood. However, the factors affecting such intentions are still unclear. Hence, this study refers to the extended theory of planed behaviour and constructs a theoretical model of the intention toward the green retrofitting of existing residential buildings. On the basis of the data from 507 questionnaires collected from eastern and western China, the theoretical model is tested via structural equation modelling (SEM). Multigroup SEM is used to analyse the differences in population characteristics and the intention of residents toward the green retrofitting of existing residential buildings in residential areas. Research results reveal the following: (1) the most important factors affecting residents’ intention toward green retrofitting are policy factors, followed by cognition of green retrofitting, behaviour, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control; (2) policy factors not only directly affect residents’ intention toward green retrofitting but also indirectly affect their intention toward existing residential green retrofitting through perceived behavioural control; (3) residents’ cognition of green retrofitting exerts no significant direct impact on their intention toward green retrofitting, but it does indirectly affect their intention toward green retrofitting through behaviour and subjective norms; (4) behaviour, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control have direct and significant influences on intention toward green retrofitting; (5) demographic characteristics (gender, age, monthly family income, education level, and occupation) and regional variables (east and west) present significant differences in different influence paths. The conclusion of the study provides a targeted path reference for the promotion of the green retrofitting of existing residential buildings.

Theory of planned behaviour factors and personality traits as determinants of the knowledge-sharing behaviour of pharmacists in Oyo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 096100062091978
Author(s):  
Adeola O Opesade ◽  
Fiyinfoluwa I Alade
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Data Collection Instrument

While many studies have attempted to understand knowledge-sharing practices in the health-care industry, there is a dearth of knowledge about the determinants of the knowledge-sharing behaviour of pharmacists. The present study employed theory of planned behaviour constructs and personality traits to assess factors affecting the knowledge-sharing behaviour of pharmacists in Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with the use of a structured questionnaire as the data collection instrument. Relevant descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were carried out on the collected data. The findings revealed that there is a positive relationship between attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, openness to experience, agreeableness and knowledge-sharing behaviour. This implies that pharmacists whose personality traits tend towards openness to experience and agreeableness will share their knowledge more readily than those whose personality traits do not. Also, pharmacists’ knowledge-sharing behaviour can be enhanced through improvements in their attitude towards knowledge sharing, subjective norms and their perceived behavioural control.

scholarly journals Factors related to reduction in the consumption of fast food: application of the theory-based approaches

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeinab Jalambadani ◽  
Gholamreza Garmaroudi ◽  
Mehdi Yaseri ◽  
Mahmood Tavousi ◽  
Korush Jafarian
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Trans Theoretical Model

<em>Background</em>. The Trans-Theoretical model (TTM) and Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) may be promising models for understanding and predicting reduction in the consumption of fast food. The aim of this study was to examine the applicability of the Trans-Theoretical model (TTM) and the additional predictive role of the subjective norms and perceived behavioural control in predicting reduction consumption of fast food in obese Iranian adolescent girls. <br /><em>Materials and methods</em>. A cross sectional study design was conducted among twelve randomly selected schools in Sabzevar, Iran from 2015 to 2017. Four hundred eighty five randomly selected students consented to participate in the study. Hierarchical regression models used to predict the role of important variables that can influence the reduction in the consumption of fast food among students. using SPSS version 22. <br /><em>Results</em>. Variables Perceived behavioural control (r=0.58, P&lt;0.001), Subjective norms (r=0.51, P&lt;0.001), self-efficacy (r=0.49, P&lt;0.001), decisional balance (pros) (r=0.29, P&lt;0.001), decisional balance (cons) (r=0.25, P&lt;0.001), stage of change (r=0.38, P&lt;0.001), were significantly and positively correlated while experiential processes of change (r=0.08, P=0.135) and behavioural processes of change (r=0.09, P=0.145), were not significant.<br /><em>Conclusions</em>. The study demonstrated that the TTM (except the experiential and behavioural processes of change) focusing on the perceived behavioural control and subjective norms are useful models for reduction in the consumption of fast food.

scholarly journals What Makes an Individual Invest in Stocks?

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Candy Candy
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Behavioral Biases ◽  
Independent Variable

The purpose of this research is to examine the factors that influence intention to invest in stocks of an individual. This research are using quantitative data with 395 questionnaires collected from Batam residents who as sample. Questionnaire consists indicators for independent variable that included attitude, perceived behavioural control, subjective norms, past behavioral biases and intention to invest. Multiple regression used as the analysis method and result showed that all independent variable have a positive significant effect on intention to invest. It means those factors can motivated an individual to invest in stocks market.

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.

Whistleblowing by auditors: the role of professional commitment and independence commitment

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 1033-1055
Author(s):  
Tuan Mastiniwati Tuan Mansor ◽  
Akmalia Mohamad Ariff ◽  
Hafiza Aishah Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Professional Commitment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Unethical Conduct ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Whistleblowing Intention

Purpose Despite various regulatory frameworks to combat unethical conduct, fraud and corruption remain alarmingly high. While whistleblowing is an important mechanism to identify and prevent unethical conduct, there is a lack of empirical studies on this issue in the Malaysian context, especially whistleblowing within the audit firms. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to examine the whistleblowing intention of external auditors in Malaysia and the factors influencing this intention. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that was sent by post to external auditors throughout Malaysia. Participants were selected using a convenience non-probability sampling technique. A total of 274 responses were analyzed. SmartPLS version 3.2.8 was used for the analysis. Findings Professional commitment and independence commitment had a positive influence on whistleblowing intention, supporting the argument that professional factors can increase the intention of the external auditors to whistleblow. Perceived behavioural control had a positive relationship with whistleblowing intention, while there is no evidence to indicate that attitude and subjective norms influence whistleblowing intention. Originality/value This study explored whistleblowing among external auditors in Malaysia by focussing on the professional factors of professional commitment and independence commitment, which were hypothesized to be key factors in intention to whistleblow. These factors were incorporated with a multi-component of attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control, which were derived from the theory of planned behaviour. The findings have implications for the auditing profession because they provide a better understanding of the factors that influence the whistleblowing intention of external auditors.

scholarly journals About Intentions to Donate for Sustainable Rural Development: An Exploratory Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 765 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Pérez y Pérez ◽  
Pilar Egea
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Moral Norms ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Tpb Model ◽  
Knowledge Age

The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) was used to investigate factors affecting the intention of citizens to donate money altruistically for sustainable rural development projects in Spain. To achieve this aim, individuals’ attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control have been considered; also, Azjen’s model was further extended to include additional elements: Moral norms, past behaviour, knowledge and some background factors. Respondents completed an online questionnaire assessing domains elaborated in the extended TPB model. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed support for the model. Attitudes, injunctive norms, perceived behavioural control, moral norms, past behaviour, crowdfunding knowledge, age and employment condition were found to have positive and significant influence on intentions to donate. Theoretical and applied implications of the results are discussed, highlighting important considerations for public policy.

scholarly journals Alcohol-Related Social Gatherings with Coworkers: Intentions to Behave and Intentions to Not Behave

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hee Sun Park ◽  
Dong Wook Lee
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Work Hours ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control

Two studies are reported using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) to examine Koreans' intentions and self-reported behaviour of joining and not joining alcohol-related social gatherings with work colleagues after work hours. Study 1 showed that group-related attitudes and perceived behavioural control of the TPB components regarding joining were significantly associated with intentions to join. Study 2 examined TPB components regarding not joining and intentions to not join. Study 2 found that although none of the TPB components was directly related to intentions, subjective norms from work colleagues moderated the effect of group-related attitudes on intentions to not join. The TPB components and intentions were not significantly related to self-reported behaviour of joining. The findings indicate that the relationships between the TPB components and intentions can be different for engaging and not engaging in a behaviour.

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