Abstract
This study assessed the effects of a model that integrated the theory of planned behavior (TPB) with extrinsic motivation (EM) in predicting the intentions of fifth-grade students to not use illicit drugs. A cluster-sampling design was adopted in a cross-sectional survey (N = 571). The structural equation modeling results showed that the model attained an acceptable overall fit and explained 85% of the variance in intention. The EM variables influenced intention through subjective norms and perceived behavioral control. Study findings support the proposed TPB-EM model and show that EM can foster a social cognitive mechanism that indirectly affects intention.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 454-462 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 Nov 2 |
Keywords
- elementary school students
- extrinsic motivation
- illicit drug use
- theory of planned behavior
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Education
- General Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health