The Theory Of Planned Behaviour

Question 1

What does the theory of planned behaviour suggest? (Intro)

Answer 1

• TPB suggests our bhv can be predicted from our intentions
• it describes how 3 interacting components/beliefs such as attitudes, subjective norms and control can influence intentions and bhv change
• all 3 need to be present to influence an indvs intentions to stop add, if not then therapy will not be offered
• TPB can be used to predict if therapy will be effective or not

Question 2

What is meant by attitudes?

Answer 2

• add indv attitudes are a combo of pos and neg ones about their add
• pos attitudes inc intention to gamble and neg attitudes dec intention to smoke/gamble
• if indv has more neg attitudes than pos, they have intention to smoke/gamble less

Question 3

What is meant by subjective norms?

Answer 3

• addicts beliefs whether others approve or disapprove of add bhv
• if add indv believes their closest ppl disapprove of their add bhv, they are less likely to intend to do it, less likely to engage in it and more likely to intend to change bhv

Question 4

What is meant by control?

Answer 4

• most important part of model as w out control a person is still vulnerable to add
• indvs intention is influenced by how much control indv feels they have over own bhv and ability to change
• this is based on int factors e.g. how determined they are, ext factors e.g. support from other ppl and past experience e.g. if they have successfully given up before

Question 5

What is the application of the stage personal attitudes of TPB for preventing/changing add bhv?

Answer 5

• adverts, leaflets and assemblies in school/college that highlight the neg impact of an add on health, finance, friends and family in order to change potential pos att to neg ones

Question 6

What is the application of the stage subjective norms of TPB for preventing/changing add bhv?

Answer 6

• info from credible sources to educate peers on the neg effects of substance or that extent of substance misuse is overestimated in peer group and a lot pf ppl regret it
• and that its only a minority of young ppl that engage in substance misuse

Question 7

What is the application of the stage perceived behavioural control of TPB for preventing/changing add bhv?

Answer 7

• inc indvs control of add by encouraging a positive way of thinking e.g. you can do it by teaching pos self talk/social skills
• emphasise where they have shown willpower previously and overcome challenges - support groups to give them support

Question 8

What are the three AO3 PEELS to evaluate the theory of planned behaviour?

Answer 8

RTS - alcohol related bhvs
Discussion - weakness - social desirability
Strength - prac apps