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Peer reviewedPancer, S. Mark; And Others – Computers in Human Behavior, 1992
The ability of the theory of reasoned action to predict computer-related attitudes and behavior was demonstrated through two studies: a questionnaire on computer behaviors and attitudes; and word processing training involving various levels of persuasive communication based on belief statements identified in the first study. (22 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories
Peer reviewedFerrari, Joseph R.; Keane, Sabrina M.; Wolfe, Raymond N.; Beck, Brett L. – Research in Higher Education, 1998
Study of students (n=546) from two colleges found selective college students procrastinated more. Academic procrastination was motivated by task aversion at selective college, by fear of task failure at nonselective college. Nonselective college procrastinators more often used both legitimate and nonlegitimate excuses. Excuses were self-generated…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Behavior Patterns, College Admission, College Students
