Research on the relation between attitude and behavior is examined in light of the correspondence between attitudinal and behavioral entities. Such entities are defined by their target, action, context, and time elements. A review of available empirical research supports the contention that strong attitude-behavior relations dre obtained only under high correspondence between at least the targe...

Land degradation is one of the most serious problems facing resource-poor tropical hillside farmers. Studies examining determinants of farmers’ decisions to invest in land improvement technologies have focused on economic and financial factors, neglecting individuals’ perceptions and awareness of the problems and how they affect land use and behavioral change that enhance environmental sustaina...

Attitude has been understudied in the information systems (IS) field. Research interest in attitude has gone through ups and downs due to the lack of predictability of attitude for behavioral intention on using ICT. In this paper, we first clarify both conceptual and operational confusions on attitudes that may have caused the inconsistent and inconclusive results. Two different types of attitu...

-This study explores the personality traits, perceived personal control, behavioral biases, culture, and socio-demographics in determining individual equity investor’s risk assumption attitude. The study uses a survey approach to collect responses from small equity investors. A conceptual model is developed and hypotheses are tested through structure equation model (SEM). The result identifies ...

conclusions the educational framework provided by im for at training improved attitude and behavioral beliefs that can facilitate the adoption of at behavior and decreased clbp. results significant differences were recorded before and after intervention (p < 0.001) for the model constructs of intention, perceived risk, direct attitude, behavioral beliefs, and knowledge in both groups. direct at...

Attitude strength has been the focus of a huge volume of research in psychology and related sciences for decades. The insights offered by this literature have tremendous value for understanding attitude functioning and structure and for the effective application of the attitude concept in applied settings. This is the first Annual Review of Psychology article on the topic, and it offers a revie...

application of modern irrigation and drainage canals for efficient use of water resources is necessary. thus , identifying the factors influencing farmers ’ attitudes toward participation in irrigation and drainage projects (idp) is essential. the purpose of this study is to identify factors affecting attitude toward participation in idp in syakh darenjan, fars province , iran. stratified rando...

(2014) Should different marketing communication strategies be used to promote healthy eating among male and female adolescents?, HMQ healthy eating final with cover.doc Should different marketing communication strategies be used to promote healthy eating among male and female adolescents? Abstract A study was conducted to examine how interpersonal norm, media norm, attitude, perceived behaviora...

A study was conducted to examine how interpersonal norms, media norms, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, perceived barriers, and self-efficacy had an influence on healthy eating intention among adolescents. A probability sample of 544 adolescents aged 12 to 18 was conducted. Results indicated that girls had a more favorable attitude and intention toward healthy eating than boys. Healthy ...