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The benefits of a critical stance: A reflection on past papers on the theories of reasoned action and planned behaviour.
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British Journal of Social Psychology . Sep2011, Vol. 50 Issue 3, p366-373. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- In this paper, I reflect on past papers published in the British Journal of Social Psychology (BJSP) that have played a role in the development of the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). I focus on seven papers that fall into five categories: (1) those that critique the TRA/TPB for taking insufficient account of social factors; (2) those that critique the models on the grounds that many social behaviours are 'habitual'; (3) those that critically examine the construct of perceived behavioural control; (4) those that argue for the importance of affective factors, which appear to be overlooked in the TRA/TPB; and (5) those that argue for the importance of studying the role of moderating factors and interaction effects in the TRA/TPB. I conclude that BJSP's traditional focus on criticism and theory development is one that benefits the journal and the field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01446665
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Social Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 66589186
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8309.2011.02043.x