英文摘要 |
Introduction: Ajzen, the proponent of the Theory of Planned Behavior, emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of the moderating role of perceived behavioral control within this theory. Perceived behavioral control was increasingly recognized as a moderating variable in the Theory of Planned Behavior, paving the way for a new wave of development and innovation. However, consensus has not yet been reached regarding the rationale and importance of perceived behavioral control as a moderating variable, and thus the stability of its moderation effect requires further exploration. Therefore, it becomes imperative to delve into the moderating role of perceived behavioral control in the Theory of Planned Behavior, as it will significantly contribute to the theory’s evolution and breakthrough. Methods: In this study, we screened and selected 20 articles related to health behaviors. These articles collectively presented 29 datasets regarding health-related behaviors, with 25 datasets specifically focused on health-promoting behaviors and the remaining four on healthrisk behaviors, cumulatively accounting for 10,297 samples. The moderating role of perceived behavioral control in the Theory of Planned Behavior was rigorously examined using a meta-analytic structural equation model. Results: (1) perceived behavioral control has a positive moderating effect between attitude and intention (β= 0.084, p < .001, 95%CI [0.067, 0.100]); (2) perceived behavioral control does not have a moderating effect between subjective norms and intention (β= 0.014, p > .05, 95%CI [-0.002, 0.030]); (3) perceived behavioral control has a positive moderating effect between intention and behavior (β= 0.043, p < .001, 95%CI [0.023, 0.063]). Conclusion: Based on the previous version of the Theory of Planned Behavior and the findings of this study, we propose a Derived Theory of Planned Behavior, which extends the boundary conditions of the original theory, emphasizing that behavioral decision-making is jointly determined by individual natural and social attributes, and pays more attention to the situational and applicability aspects of the theory. This has heuristic significance for guiding future empirical research, especially in strengthening causal relationship demonstrations. We propose that future studies incorporate past behavioral experiences into the Derived Theory of Planned Behavior to advance the field. Doing so could significantly enhance the predictive power and interpretability concerning intentions and behaviors. Furthermore, it is vital to focus on identifying and understanding the key factors that pose challenges to executing plans, as this would further expand and enrich the scope of the Derived Theory of Planned Behavior. |