Predicting intentions versus predicting behaviors: Domestic violence prevention from a theory of reasoned action perspective
Predicting intentions versus predicting behaviors: Domestic violence prevention from a theory of reasoned action perspective
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DOI：
10.1207/s15327027hc1404_2
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发表时间：
2002-01-01
影响因子：
3.9
通讯作者：
Hornik, R
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作者：
Nabi, RL;Southwell, B;Hornik, R
许多人类行为模型的核心假设是，执行行为的意图高度预测实际行为。这篇文章提出的证据证明了这一观点。根据对1250名费城成年人的调查，出现了一个明确而一致的模式，表明与家庭暴力有关的信念与对家庭暴力采取行动的意图相关，但很少与报告的行动相关（例如，与受虐妇女交谈）。对这一发现提供了许多方法论和实质性解释，重点是预防家庭暴力事件发生的行动背景的复杂性。我们的结论是，尽管发现信仰和行为之间的关系很小，微不足道，但对行为的有价值的总体影响可能仍然存在，从而重申了沟通活动的作用。
A central assumption of many models of human behavior is that intention to perform a behavior is highly predictive of actual behavior. This article presents evidence that belies this notion. Based on a survey of 1250 Philadelphia adults, a clear and consistent pattern emerged suggesting that beliefs related to domestic violence correlate with intentions to act with respect to domestic violence but rarely correlate with reported actions (e.g., talking to the abused woman). Numerous methodological and substantive explanations for this finding are offered with emphasis placed on the complexity of the context in which an action to prevent a domestic violence incident occurs. We conclude by arguing that despite the small, insignificant relationships between beliefs and behaviors found, worthwhile aggregate effects on behavior might still exist, thus reaffirming the role of communication campaign efforts.