logo

Theory of Planned Behavior

2 Pages325 Words34 Views
   

Added on  2021-06-17

Theory of Planned Behavior

   Added on 2021-06-17

ShareRelated Documents
Question 1: The Arrows In The Theory of Planned BehaviorTPB theory is formed by the interconnection of components to explain a particularbehavior. The arrows interconnecting attitude, norm and perceived control means that thecomponents are mutual to each other. The arrows of the above three components point tointention, which means they define it. Finally, the intention arrow points to the behavior, thebehavior is directly controlled by intention. Question 2: Effectiveness of the Health Belief ModelHealth Belief model is effective in promoting the use of a condom during intercourse.Putting in mind that unprotected sex in many cases leads to acquiring HIV/AIDS. The modelexplains that learned people are more likely to use condoms during sexual intercourse thanunlearned mainly because of the diversity in knowledge. Drinking and use of drugs promoteunprotected sex, the vice versa is true according to the model. Partners prepared to have sex arelikely to use a condom during intercourse. The awareness that protected sex reduces chances ofpregnancy is a plus and many individuals may use condoms because of this.QUESTION 3: Effectiveness of TCP in helping Expectant women to quit smoking.The theory of planned behavior effectively shows why pregnant women should stopsmoking. Normally, it is not good for pregnant women to smoke since it does not only affect themother but also the fetus before conception. Perceived concept postulates that it is unusual toindulge in smoking while pregnant; it is against the health law. Conclusively, pregnant womenshould not involve themselves in smoking, they should quit it. There should be public teachings
Theory of Planned Behavior_1

End of preview

Want to access all the pages? Upload your documents or become a member.

Related Documents
Qualitative Research Methods for Social Science
|10
|2383
|12

(PDF) Prediction of Sexual Risk Behaviors in College
|10
|2790
|185

Challenges Faced by Pregnant Teenagers: Two Studies and Their Recommendations
|5
|1366
|418