Measurement Models for Reasoned Action Theory

Abstract

Quantitative researchers distinguish between causal and effect indicators. What are the analytic problems when both types of measures are present in a quantitative reasoned action analysis? To answer this question, we use data from a longitudinal study to estimate the association between two constructs central to reasoned action theory: behavioral beliefs and attitudes toward the behavior. The belief items are causal indicators that define a latent variable index while the attitude items are effect indicators that reflect the operation of a latent variable scale. We identify the issues when effect and causal indicators are present in a single analysis and conclude that both types of indicators can be incorporated in the analysis of data based on the reasoned action approach.

Harsh Parenting, Deviant Peers, Adolescent Risky Behavior: Understanding the Meditational Effect of Attitudes and Intentions

“…Finally, in terms of sexual behavior, Albarracin, Johnson, Fishbein, and Muellerleile () conducted a meta‐analysis which concluded that adolescent condom use depended in large part on their intention of engaging in protected sex. Hennessy, Bleakley, and Fishbein () also found that it is possible to predict future involvement in risky sexual encounters based on specific attitudes or intentions about that activity. Likewise, Akers et al.…”

“…In light of such general findings about parent and peer influences on adolescent engagement in risky behavior, we propose that such influences also affect adolescent intention to engage in such activities (Albarracin et al, 2001;Buckley, Chapman, & Sheehan, 2010;Hennessy et al, 2012;Karimy, Niknami, Hidarnia, & Hajizadeh, 2012). However, relatively few studies have prospectively evaluated how parenting and peers are related to adolescent development of attitudes and intentions and engagement in risky behaviors over time (Gutman, Eccles, Peck, & Malanchuk, 2011;Halgunseth et al, 2013;Trucco et al, 2011).…”

Adoption of Mobile Commerce and Service in Adentan Municipality of Ghana: An Examination of Factors Influencing Small Enterprises

“…Some of these theories include the Theory of Reasoned Action, Diffusion of Innovation Theory, Technology Acceptance Model and the Theory of Planned Behavior among others. The Theory of Reasoned Action which was developed by Fishbein and Ajzen (1975) to predict the behavioural intention, indicated that a person's performance of a specified action is determined by his or her behavioural intention which equals the person's attitude combined with the subjective norm that represent the person's perception about service/ product importance (Alexander, 2006;Hennessy, 2012). The theory explains the relationship between attitude and behaviours of humans.…”

Harsh parenting, deviant peers and adolescent risky behavior: understanding the meditational effect of adolescent attitudes and intentions

“…Finally, Albarrcin, Johnson, Fishbein, and Muellerleile (2001) conducted a meta-analysis which concluded that the prediction of adolescent condom use depended in large part on their intention of engaging in protected sex. If an adolescent has a specific attitude or intention regarding future engagement in a risky sexual encounter, then based on their attitudes and intentions it is possible to predict their future involvement in the respective behavior (Hennessy, Bleakley & Fishbein;).…”

“…There is ample evidence to suggest that parents and peers contribute to an adolescent's intention to engage in various risky activities (Albarrcin, Johnson, Fishbein, & Muellerleile, 2001;Buckley, Chapman & Sheehan, 2010;Hennessy, Bleakley & Fishbein, 2012;Karimy, Niknami, Hidarnia & Hajizadeh, 2012). Despite this research, few studies have examined the association between harsh parenting and involvement with deviant peers, as mediated by adolescent attitudes and intentions on their later risky behaviors.…”