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Analyzing additional variables in the theory of reasoned action

Langdridge, Darren, Sheeran, Paschal, Connolly, Kevin J.·2007·Journal of Applied Social Psychology

Abstract

This study examined the convergent, discriminant, and predictive validity of several variables proposed to augment the theory of reasoned action (TRA), using both principal components analysis (PCA)/multiple regression and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)/structural equation modeling (SEM) among a sample of the UK population regarding their intention to have a child. PCA revealed good convergent and discriminant validity for attitude vs. anticipated regret, subjective norm vs. moral norm vs. social relations, but not for intention vs. desire or perceived behavioral control. Multiple regression analyses showed that the additional variables predicted a significant increment in the variance in intention. CFA, however, showed moderate convergent validity and poor discriminant validity and the structural model comprised the 2 predictors from the TRA only.

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Authors
Langdridge, D., Sheeran, P., & Connolly, K. J.
Affiliations
  • The Open University (GB)
  • University of Sheffield (GB)
Corresponding author
Langdridge, Darren
Venue
Journal of Applied Social Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2007-07-25
Volume
37
Issue
8
Pages
1884-1913
ISSN
  • 0021-9029 (ISSN-L)
  • 1559-1816
OpenAlex
W2158813586
Cited by
51
References
76
Citations by year
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FWCI
6.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Applied Social Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • Open Research Online (The Open University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law › Environmental Education and Sustainability
Keywords
theory of reasoned action, attitudes, anticipated regret, subjective norms, moral norms, interpersonal relationships, behavioral intention, desire, perceived behavioral control, convergent validity, discriminant validity, predictive validity, fertility intentions

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