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Perceived Dignity as a Function of Perceived Voluntary Control of Behaviors

The Journal of Psychology, 1990
ABSTRACT In this study, we investigated functional relationships between perceived dignity and the degree to which blameworthy or praiseworthy behaviors are ascribed to voluntary choice. In two experiments, students at an American university read two vignettes representing praiseworthy and blameworthy behaviors, respectively. Each vignette was presumed
E. Rae Harcum, Ellen F. Rosen
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Perceived Behavioral Control in Reasoned Action Theory

Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 2012
The inclusion of perceptions of control over behavioral performance has importantly advanced the ability of reasoned action theory to explain behavioral intentions and predict behavior. In consequence, the theory has usefulness as a tool for developing behavior change interventions.
Marco Yzer
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The effect of explanations on perceived control and behaviors in intelligent systems

CHI '13 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2013
Intelligent systems often violate fundamental usability principles, such as control and transparency. Explanations have been shown to have a positive effect on transparency in such systems but little research exists as to how it may affect control.
Daniel Holliday, Stephanie M. Wilson, Simone Stumpf   +2 more
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Perceived control in relation to socioeconomic and behavioral resources for health

Social Science & Medicine, 2001
Perceived control is a personality characteristic that contributes to well-being, but few studies have attempted to integrate the functions of perceived control with those of other determinants of health. This research tested two hypotheses about the functions of perceived control: (a) individual differences in perceived control would account for ...
D S, Bailis, A, Segall, M J, Mahon, J G, Chipperfield, E M, Dunn   +4 more
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Role of Perceived Behavioral Control, Perceived Trust and Entrepreneurial Intentions in Crowdfunding Intentions

Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences and Management Practices, 2023
This study seeks to examine the entrepreneurial intentions and crowdfunding practices within the context of university business and management students in Lahore, Pakistan. The investigation employs the theory of planned behavior and perceived behavior control as conceptual frameworks to analyze entrepreneurial intentions.
Samadia Gul, Muhammad Naeem Anjum, Manahil Arshad Bajwa   +2 more
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Attitude, perceived behavioral control, and intention to adopt risky behaviors

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 2016
Abstract The theory of planned behavior (TPB, Ajzen, 1985) has proved its efficiency in predicting different behaviors among road users (Sheeran & Orbell, 2000). The present study examined the TPB factors explaining risk taking among vulnerable road users (e.g., cyclists). We presumed that attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control (PBC)
Mioara Cristea, Alexandra Gheorghiu
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The Motivational Impact of Perceived Control on Behavioral Intentions

Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 2010
This research explores the moderated influence of perceived control and its underlying motivational processes. Perceptions of control can change one's motivation to engage in deliberative or nondeliberative processing when forming a behavioral intention.
Blair Kidwell, Robert D. Jewell
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Perceived Control and Behavioral Reactions to Crime

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 1981
In a recent survey of New Yorkers, Miransky and Langer (1978) found that residents who believed that crime could be controlled made only minimal efforts to utilize door locks. Miransky and Langer argue that this failure to exert potential control represents a relinquishment of responsibility for crime prevention motivated by a fear of the psychological
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Perceived Maternal Behavioral Control, Infant Behavior, and Milk Supply: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 2017
ABSTRACT: Objective: Disparities persist in breastfeeding exclusivity and duration despite increases in breastfeeding initiation. The objective of this study was to examine factors that influence maternal decision making surrounding infant feeding practices over time in a diverse inner-city population.
Elizabeth, Peacock-Chambers, Kaitlin, Dicks, Leela, Sarathy, Allison A, Brown, Renée, Boynton-Jarrett   +4 more
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Avoidance behavior in panic disorder: The moderating influence of perceived control

Behaviour Research and Therapy, 2006
The relations among anxiety sensitivity, perceived control, and agoraphobia were examined in 239 patients diagnosed with panic disorder (PD). Most patients exhibited agoraphobia accompanying their PD (98% situational avoidance; 90% experiential avoidance; and 80% endorsed interoceptive fear and avoidance).
Kamila S, White, Timothy A, Brown, Tamara J, Somers, David H, Barlow   +3 more
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