Distinguishing Perceptions of Control From Self‐Efficacy: Predicting Consumption of a Low‐Fat Diet Using the Theory of Planned Behavior1

Armitage, Christopher J.; Conner, Mark

doi:10.1111/j.1559-1816.1999.tb01375.x

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Distinguishing Perceptions of Control From Self‐Efficacy: Predicting Consumption of a Low‐Fat Diet Using the Theory of Planned Behavior1

Armitage, Christopher J., Conner, Mark·1999·Journal of Applied Social Psychology

DOI 10.1111/j.1559-1816.1999.tb01375.x

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The aims of the present study are fourfold: to apply the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to eating a low‐fat diet; to consider differences between self‐efficacy and perceived control over behavior (PCB); to examine self‐identity as a potential addition to the model; and to identify beliefs which may provide useful targets for interventions. Findings support the efficacy of the TPB as a predictor of low‐fat diet. Evidence for the distinction between self‐efficacy and PCB was provided by principal components analysis, patterns in prediction of intention, and the control beliefs associated with the two constructs. Self‐identity was found to independently predict intention and may prove a useful addition to the TPB. Finally, specific beliefs distinguished intenders from nonintenders, providing potential targets for health interventions. The findings are discussed in the context of previous TPB research and the need for multimethod assessments of behavior.

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Authors: Armitage, C. J., & Conner, M.
Affiliations: University of Essex (GB)
University of Leeds (GB)
Corresponding author: Armitage, Christopher J.
ORCID: Armitage, Christopher J.
Conner, Mark
Venue: Journal of Applied Social Psychology
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1999-01
Volume: 29
Issue: 1
Pages: 72-90
ISSN: 0021-9029 (ISSN-L)
1559-1816
DOI: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.1999.tb01375.x
OpenAlex: W2152647430
Cited by: 601
References: 34
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FWCI: 23.59
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 2768 d)
Locations: Journal of Applied Social Psychology (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Literature and Literary Theory › Media Influence and Health
Keywords: theory of planned behavior, self-efficacy, low-fat diet, dietary behavior, self-identity, behavioral intention, health interventions, control beliefs, dietary habits

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