Comparison of the theories of reasoned action and planned behaviour
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5265473 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Georgios D Sideridis (0000-0002-4393-5995, Anatolia College, corresponding author), Aggelos Kaissidis (Anatolia College), Susana Padeliadu (0000-0002-5821-2036, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 563-580 |
| Publication date | 1998-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Journal of Educational Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-0998 • E-ISSN: 2044-8279 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.2044-8279.1998.tb01312.x |
| OpenAlex | W2068677540 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
Background. Ajzen & Fishbein's (1977) theory of reasoned action and, later Ajzen's planned behaviour theory (Ajzen, 1988; Ajzen & Madden, 1986) have received great attention in the literature (e.g., Giles & Cairns, 1995). A number of researchers have attempted to explain several aspects of human behaviour (e.g., Bandura, 1997). A review of literature between 1990 and 1997 using the Psychlit and ERIC databases which pertained to the application of the theories of reasoned action and/or planned behaviour for the explanation of student study behaviour for an upcoming examination revealed one study (Clarry & Burns, 1991) in which little support for the use of the theory of planned behaviour was provided.Aims. The purpose of the present study was to examine the appropriateness of the theories of reasoned action (Ajzen & Fishbein, 1977) and planned behaviour (Ajzen & Madden, 1986) to explain student study behaviour during final examinations as pertaining to achieving a high Grade Point Average (GPA).Sample. This comprised 136 freshmen Greek students from an American undergraduate institution located in Greece.Method. A structural equation modelling analysis using EQS 4.02 (Bentler, 1992) was used to evaluate the construct validity of the theories of reasoned action and planned behaviour. In this modelling, latent variables were a function of measured variables and direct and indirect relationships were postulated in a path-analysis framework in order to explain both theories. Since the theory of reasoned action was nested within the theory of planned behaviour, a direct comparison between them was feasible.Results. Ajzen & Fishbein's (1977) theoretical framework (reasoned action) was well supported, providing a Comparative Fit Index (CFI) of .947. The only modification between the original (Ajzen & Fishbein, 1977) and the final structural model was a direct path between motivation to comply and study behaviour. This structural model provided significant improvement over the original model providing a CFI of .976 and a non-significant value. Further, inclusion of the perceived control constructs produced a model with acceptable fit also (CFI = .934).Conclusion. It is concluded that both theories describe well the study behaviour of students although inclusion of perceived behavioural control was not fully supported by the data
Action (physics) · Construct (python library) · Control (management) · Path analysis (statistics) · Statistics · Theory of planned behavior · Theory of reasoned action · Behavioral and Psychological Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.25 |
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| Citation span | 2006 - 2025 (20) |
| Highly cited | No |