CP: Theories of Reasoned Action & Planned Behavior

What statements are used to assess for attitude in the Theories of Reasoned Action & Planned Behavior?

"For me to attend an exercise session it would be... useless/useful, harmful/beneficial, pleasant/unpleasant, boring/fun."

What statements are used to assess for subjective norms in the Theories of Reasoned Action & Planned Behavior?

"Most ppl who are important to me think that I should (name the behavior)." ---assessed on a scale of strongly agree to strongly disagree

What are ways to influence perceived behavioral control?

1) Positive self talk 2) Self-efficacy 3) Reduce barriers

The Theories of Reasoned Action & Planned Behavior predict what?

A person's INTENTION to perform a behavior, rather than the behavior itself. ---intention is the direct determinant of behavior

How does an intervention for the Theories of Reasoned Action & Planned Behavior work?

Assist the client w/ changing intention thru attitude & perceived behavioral control ---subjective norm may be unchangeable (cultural)

What has the largEST association & is predictive of behavioral intention? [for physical activity]

Attitude (toward behavior).

Which of the 2 functions of the Theory of Reasoned Action is more important for exercise behaviors?

Attitude > Subjective norms

What has a large association & is predictive of behavioral intention? [for physical activity]

Perceived behavioral control.

What has a moderate association w/ behavior? [for physical activity]

Perceived behavioral control.

What questions/ statements are used to assess for subjective norms in the Theory of Planned Behavior?

1) "How much control do you have over (name the behavior)?" ---little to complete control 2) "If I wanted to (name behavior) I could easily" ---strongly agree to strongly disagree

What statements are used to assess for intention in the Theories of Reasoned Action & Planned Behavior?

1) "I intend to (behavior)." ---strongly agree to strongly disagree 2) "My goal is to..." 3) "The likelihood of me (behavior) is..." ---highly unlikely to highly likely

What are the 3 influences on behavioral intention in the Theory of Planned Behavior?

1) Attitude 2) Subjective norm 3) Perceived behavioral control

What are you assessing for in the Theories of Reasoned Action & Planned Behavior?

1) Attitude 2) Subjective norms 3) Perceived behavioral control 4) Intentions

The strength of a person's intention to perform a specific behavior is a function of what 2 things?

1) Attitude toward the behavior 2) Subjective norm (influence of social environment)

What are the 2 parts that make up the function of "attitude toward the behavior" for the Theory of Reasoned Action?

1) Belief [that a given outcome will occur if you perform the behavior] 2) Evaluation of the outcome (e.g., side-effects of meds, personal problems w/ participation in regular exercise)

What is perceived behavioral control?

1) How easy/difficult it is to perform the behavior 2) A function of control beliefs (individual's perceptions of personal & environmental opportunities & resources available for performing the behavior)

What are the 2 parts that make up the function of "subjective norms" for the Theory of Reasoned Action?

1) Normative belief (about what salient others think you should do) ---spouse, family members, physician, friends 2) Motivation to comply (w/ those ppl's wishes)

The Theories of Reasoned Action & Planned Behavior have been used w/ what health behaviors & intentions?

1) Smoking 2) Drinking/drug use 3) Contraceptive use 4) Mammography 5) Seat belt use 6) Use of health services 7) Exercise 8) Sun protection 9) HIV/STD preventive behaviors

What has the largest association & is most predictive of behavior? [for physical activity]

Behavioral intention.

(T/F) Ppl are less likely to perform a behavior when they believe it is under their control.

False. --More likely!

The Theories of Reasoned Action & Planned Behavior in general state:

Ppl will intend to engage in a behavior when they evaluate it positively (attitude), believe that significant others want them to engage in it (subjective norm) & perceive it to be under their control (perceived behavioral control) & strong intention & perceived behavioral control will inc the likelihood of a behavior.

Perceived behavioral control is very similar to what?

Self-efficacy. --Is subset of self-efficacy dealing w/ the how I can do something, not can I do something.

What has a moderate association w/ behavioral intention? [for physical activity]

Subjective norm.