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Greyson, Devon; Dubé, Ève; Fisher, William A.; Cook, Jocelynn; Sadarangani, Manish; Bettinger, Julie A. – Health Education & Behavior, 2021
To improve uptake of influenza vaccine in pregnancy, it is important to understand the factors that predict prenatal vaccination. The aim of this study was to test the capability of the theory of planned behavior, augmented with information constructs, to predict and explain influenza vaccination uptake in a sample of 600 pregnant individuals in…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Immunization Programs, Public Opinion, Intention
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Jaber, Lindsey S.; Rinaldi, Christina M.; Saunders, Cory D.; Scott, Jesse – Contemporary School Psychology, 2023
An expanded Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB; Ajzen, "Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes" 50:179-211, 1991, Ajzen, "Journal of Applied Social Psychology" 32:665-683, 2002) which incorporates affective, moral, and personal belief variables with Ajzen's original social, behavioural, and cognitive factors has not…
Descriptors: Bullying, Junior High School Students, Student Behavior, Victims
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Roudbarani, Flora; Tablon Modica, Paula; Maddox, Brenna B.; Bohr, Yvonne; Weiss, Jonathan A. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
Autistic children and adolescents are more likely than non-autistic youth to experience mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression, but less likely to receive psychotherapy to address these concerns. Recent research indicates that clinician factors, such as knowledge, attitudes, confidence and beliefs, can impact their decisions to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Health Workers, Allied Health Personnel, Counselors
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Massie, Ariane S.; Johnston, Heather; Sibley, Daniel; Meisner, Brad A. – Health Education & Behavior, 2022
Factors that affect physical activity (PA) behavior change are well established. Behavioral intention is a strong psychological predictor of behavior; however, there is less research on the factors that affect the "intention" to increase PA participation specifically, especially among adults in mid and later life who are inactive. Using…
Descriptors: Adults, Older Adults, Intention, Physical Activity Level
Caleb D. Marsh – ProQuest LLC, 2021
The official stance of the Association America of Medical Colleges (AAMC) regarding the undergraduate major of applicants for admission to medical school is that there are no required or preferred majors. While the AAMC is the body that governs admission to allopathic medical schools in the United States, this statement does not provide clarity to…
Descriptors: Medical Schools, Undergraduate Students, Majors (Students), College Admission
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Lakhan, Calvin – Journal of Environmental Education, 2018
This study used Azjen's Theory of Planned Behavior to examine how pro-recycling and pro-environmental messaging delivered by religious leaders affects stated recycling behavior among ethnic minorities. Using data collected from 12 religious institutions in three Ontario, Canada, communities, a promotion and education program was developed to: (1)…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Recycling, Conservation (Environment), Religious Factors
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Fichten, Catherine S.; Heiman, Tali; Jorgensen, Mary; Nguyen, Mai Nhu; Havel, Alice; King, Laura; Budd, Jillian; Amsel, Rhonda – International Journal of Higher Education, 2016
We tested the ability of Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) model to predict intention to graduate among Canadian and Israeli students with and without a learning disability/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (LD/ADHD). Results based on 1486 postsecondary students show that the model's predictors (i.e., attitude, subjective norms,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Behavior Theories, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Tomasone, Jennifer R.; Meikle, Natasha; Bray, Steven R. – Journal of American College Health, 2015
Objective: To examine the independent and combined effects of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) variables and trait self-control (TSC) in the prediction of fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) among first-year university students. Participants: Seventy-six first-year undergraduate university students. Methods: In their first week of class…
Descriptors: Self Control, Eating Habits, Food, Guidelines
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Daniels, Lia M.; Radil, Amanda; Wagner, Amanda K. – Journal of Experimental Education, 2016
During their education, preservice teachers begin to assume professional responsibilities and gain pedagogical knowledge. However, the question remains whether preservice teachers intend to use instructional practices that are effective in meeting their assumed responsibilities. Thus, we examined the concordance between preservice teachers'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Responsibility, Educational Practices
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Plotnikoff, Ronald C.; Lubans, David R.; Costigan, Sarah A.; McCargar, Linda – Health Education & Behavior, 2013
Purpose: To examine the utility of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) for explaining physical activity (PA) intention and behavior among a large population sample of overweight and obese adolescents (Alberta, Canada), using a web-based survey. Secondary objectives were to examine the mediating effects of the TPB constructs and moderating effects…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Obesity, Behavior Theories, Physical Activity Level
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Fichten, Catherine S.; Nguyen, Mai N.; Budd, Jillian; Asuncion, Jennison; Tibbs, Anthony; Jorgensen, Mary; Barile, Maria; Amsel, Rhonda – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2014
We examined aspects of the experiences of postsecondary students with various disabilities that facilitate higher grades and stronger intention to graduate. Specifically, we focused on experiences that could be modified by the student, the community, or the school. Self-reports of 611 junior/community college and university students with various…
Descriptors: College Students, Disabilities, Grades (Scholastic), Intention
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MacIntyre, Peter D.; Blackie, Rebecca A. – System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 2012
The present study examines the relative ability of variables from three motivational frameworks to predict four non-linguistic outcomes of language learning. The study examines Action Control Theory with its measures of (1) hesitation, (2) volatility and (3) rumination. The study also examined Pintrich's expectancy-value model that uses measures…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Motivation, Self Efficacy, Goal Orientation
Bergeron, Julie; Chouinard, Roch; Janosz, Michel – Online Submission, 2011
The main goal was to test if teacher-student relationships and achievement motivation are predicting dropout intention equally for low and high socio-economic status students. A questionnaire measuring teacher-student relationships and achievement motivation was administered to 2,360 French Canadian secondary students between 12 and 15 years old…
Descriptors: Socioeconomic Status, Student Attitudes, French Canadians, Dropouts
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Birch, A.; Irvine, V. – Educational Media International, 2009
In this study, the researchers explore the factors that influence preservice teachers' acceptance of information and communication technology (ICT) integration in the classroom. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) was developed by Venkatesh et al. ["MIS Quarterly, 27"(3), 425-478] in 2003 and shown to…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education
Zhou, Fan – ProQuest LLC, 2009
One result of accelerating globalization is the competition for human capital. On one hand, nations are investing more and more in their educational systems to create their own human resources; on the other hand, these nations are struggling to effectively and efficiently utilize their existing human capital. Additionally, there is a massive wave…
Descriptors: Language Dominance, Human Capital, Global Approach, Purchasing
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