Theory of Planned Behaviour (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Developer of Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)
Developer of Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)
Icek Ajzen (1985 and 1991)
Three factors influencing intention in TPB
Three factors influencing intention in TPB
Personal attitudes, subjective norms, perceived control
Personal attitudes in TPB
Personal attitudes in TPB
Individual's positive & negative evaluations of behaviour
Subjective norms in TPB
Subjective norms in TPB
Beliefs about what important others think of the behaviour
Perceived behavioural control in TPB
Perceived behavioural control in TPB
Beliefs about control over behaviour; relates to self-efficacy
Hagger et al. (2011) finding on TPB
Hagger et al. (2011) finding on TPB
All 3 factors predicted intentions & actual alcohol consumption
McEachan et al. (2011) meta-analysis finding
McEachan et al. (2011) meta-analysis finding
Intentions predict behaviour well within 5 weeks, weaker long-term
Intention-behaviour gap in TPB
Intention-behaviour gap in TPB
TPB predicts intentions well but not actual behaviour change
Key methodological limitation of TPB
Key methodological limitation of TPB
Relies on self-report methods; social desirability bias issue
TPB's overemphasis criticism
TPB's overemphasis criticism
Assumes rational decisions; ignores emotional factors in addiction