A Comparison of Two Models for the Prediction of Volitional and Goal-Directed Behaviors: A Confirmatory Analysis Approach

Richard G. Netemeyer; Scot Burton; Mark W. Johnston

doi:10.2307/2786928

Abstract

The theory of reasoned action (Ajzen and Fishbein 1980) and two versions of theory of planned behavior (Ajzen 1985) are compared in terms of their ability to predict intentions and behavior. Two behaviors are examined: one involves a high degree of volitional control (voting), and the other is goal-directed; i.e., it involves a low degree of volitional control (weight loss)

Keywords

PsychologyTheory of planned behaviorVolition (linguistics)Theory of reasoned actionSocial psychologyConfirmatory factor analysisGoal orientationAction (physics)Goal pursuitControl (management)Cognitive psychologyStructural equation modelingStatisticsComputer scienceArtificial intelligence

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Year: 1991
Type: article
Volume: 54
Issue: 2
Pages: 87-87
Citations: 105
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                                    Richard G. Netemeyer, 
                                
                                    Scot Burton, 
                                
                                    Mark W. Johnston
                                
                            (1991). 
                            A Comparison of Two Models for the Prediction of Volitional and Goal-Directed Behaviors: A Confirmatory Analysis Approach. 
                            Social Psychology Quarterly
                            , 54
                            (2)
                            , 87-87.
                            https://doi.org/10.2307/2786928

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DOI: 10.2307/2786928