Determinants of Theory of Planned Behavior on Regular Exercise Behavior among University Students

Dating violence (DV) constitutes a major public health and safety issue worldwide; however, only limited research into this important subject has been conducted in Taiwan. This study examined university students’ intention to commit DV, based on the expanded theory of planned behavior (TPB), with a history of family violence and gender stereotyping also included as further factors in the original TPB model. A total random sample consisting of 450 university students from four universities in four regions in Taiwan, namely, the northern, southern, central, and eastern regions, participated. Of these participants, 365 (81.1%) completed all of the parts of the questionnaires, which included a survey of demographic data, such as any history of family violence; a gender stereotyping questionnaire; and a DV behavioral intention questionnaire. The results showed that the three main variables of the TPB—that is, subjective norms, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control—significantly related to university students’ intentions to commit DV. More specifically, university students’ attitudes and subjective norms emerged as significant related factors of their intention to commit DV behaviors. Overall, the expanded TPB explained 30.4% of the variance in DV intentions, and attitude was the most significant factors after controlling the background variables. These findings can hopefully be used to help design and implement programs for the prevention of DV behaviors among university students.

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Predicting Exercise Behavior in Middle-aged Women: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing ◽

10.4040/jkan.2000.30.3.537 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 537 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mi La Lee

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Exercise Behavior ◽

Middle Aged

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The Stages of Physical Activity and Exercise Behavior: An Integrated Approach to the Theory of Planned Behavior

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/1010539508327089 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 71-83 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Byung-Ha Park ◽

Moo-Sik Lee ◽

Jee-Young Hong ◽

Seok-Hwan Bae ◽

Eun-Young Kim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Exercise Behavior ◽

Physical Activity And Exercise

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The Integrated Role of Personal Values and Theory of Planned Behavior to Form a Sustainable Entrepreneurial Intention

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13169249 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (16) ◽

pp. 9249

Author(s):

Nosheena Yasir ◽

Nasir Mahmood ◽

Hafiz Shakir Mehmood ◽

Osama Rashid ◽

An Liren

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

University Students ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Entrepreneurial Intention ◽

Equation Model ◽

Point Of View ◽

Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽

The Impact ◽

Perceived Behavior

Intentions have been described as a key driver of sustainable entrepreneurial opportunity recognition and eventually activity. As a result of this study, interest may increase in entrepreneurship intentions across numerous entrepreneurial levels and styles, specifically from the point of view of sustainability. However, research to date has not been able to completely determine how the intrinsic complications of instantaneously producing social, environmental, and economic means will have an impact on the intentions of university students. This study sought to inspect the impact of self-transcending and self-enhancing value on the advent of intentions. The theory of planned behavior is an adaptive theory that this study quantitatively analyzed using a structural equation model and survey data from 577 university students in Punjab, Pakistan. The empirical findings show that altruistic, biospheric, hedonic, and egoistic values all have an indirect effect on sustainability-driven entrepreneurial intentions, which is important to understand when assessing attitudes toward sustainable entrepreneurship and perceived behavior control. In essence, attitudes, perceived behavior, and social norms all affect aspirations to become a sustainable entrepreneur. In real-world terms, the findings indicate that by using value activation techniques to increase attitudes and educational interest, practitioners may promote sustainable entrepreneurial intentions. It is also suggested how government services could be improved as part of the strategy.

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A Measure of Entrepreneurial Behavior of University Students: A Theory of Planned Behavior Approach

Dinamika Pendidikan ◽

10.15294/dp.v13i2.18327 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 143-156

Author(s):

Khasan Setiaji

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

University Students ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Entrepreneurial Intention ◽

Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽

State University ◽

Entrepreneurial Behavior ◽

Student Entrepreneurship ◽

Contextual Environment

Higher education institutions should be able to change the mindset of students who are not only as job seekers, but also job creators especially when educated unemployment in Indonesia increases every year. Entrepreneurship is one solution in tackling unemployment and poverty which will encourage national economic growth. This study examines the effect of self-efficacy and contextual environment on entrepreneurial behavior with entrepreneurial intention as an intervening variable using Theory of Planned Behavior. The subjects of this study were Semarang State University students who owned a business and joined the UNNES Student Entrepreneurship Center (UNSEC) and Himpunan Pengusaha Muda Indonesia Perguruan Tinggi (HIPMI PT) Semarang State University totaling 310 students. The results showed a direct relationship between self-efficacy and contextual environment towards entrepreneurial behavior and indirect relationships through entrepreneurial intentions. It was proved by the moderating role of entrepreneurial intention in facilitating the relationship of self-efficacy and contextual environment to student entrepreneurial behavior in accordance with the Theory of Planned Behavior. Future studies can use elements of social and demographic psychology that are more complete and involve a wider population.

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

Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage - Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation in Family Businesses and SMEs ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-3648-3.ch009 ◽

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.

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