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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Behaviour theory"”.
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Designers' Understanding of Changing Human Behaviour
A review of design models for behaviour change established that although design with an intent to change human behaviour is a topic under discussion, there is a need to understand better the perceptions that professional spatial designers hold on human behaviour and how to influence it. Therefore …
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Culture Dimensions of Information Systems Security in Saudi Arabia National Health Services
… and applicability. The model is based on human behaviour theory, where the individual’s attitude is the key element of the individual’s intention to behave as well as of his or her actual behaviour. The research identified a set of cultural and sub-cultural dimensions in SA health information …
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The role of effective communication in reducing overspending among rural people in Kwadlangezwa, South Africa
… were adopted: Hawkin’s Stern impulse buying theory (consumer behaviour theory) and Uses and gratification theory (UGT). This study employed both qualitative and quantitative research methods, based on the interpretivism philosophy, by gathering the views of willing participants in …
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The Relationship Between Youth Risk-Taking Behaviour and Activity Engagement
… have been found to engage in various risk-taking behaviours at higher rates than any other age group. However, there is a lack of research on the division between adaptive and maladaptive risk behaviours among adolescents and emerging adults. Adaptive risk-taking behaviours may present youth with …
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An assessment on the usage of internet services at Omaheke regional library
… Kuhlthau’s (2008) Information Search Processes theory and Wilson’s (1999) Information Seeking Behaviour theory guided the study. The study applied a qualitative research approach, and the data were collected through Semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and participant …
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A study of the adoption of information technology by end-users: Testing an extended Theory of Reasoned Action
… Diffusion of Innovations (Rogers, 1962) and the Theory of Reasoned Action (Fishbcin & Ajzcn, 1975), an attitude-behaviour theory. Flaws were found in the construction and application of the model, most notably in relation to the origin of belief statements used on their instrument. Nevertheless, …
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Factors influencing lecturer assessment practice in diverse southern contexts
… assessment. There is a need for evidencebased, theory-informed, valid and appropriate interventions for faculty training and continued professional development that target lecturer assessment practice. I propose that lecturer assessment practice is a behaviour, and that how lecturers' think of …
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Social cognition in childhood: The relationships between Attachmnet-related representations, Theory of Mind and Peer Popularity
… most young children will have developed a ’theory of mind’ or ability to ’mentalize’ by the time they are around four or five, there are individual differences in children’s understanding of their social relationships. This thesis explores two alternative models of children’s social …
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Individuals cultivating edible plants on buildings in England
… was formed to test hypotheses based on the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW), behaviour theory. In phase 2, semi-structured interviews were undertaken in order to further explore the findings of phase 1. Primary data were collected from 65 participants who completed Surveys in phase 1 of the …
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The Use of social media and its impacts on consumer behaviour: the context of holiday travel.
… impact of social media on aspects of consumer behaviour during the travel process that is before, during, and after the trip. However, almost all employ a micro approach, focusing either on a specific type of social medium (e.g. consumer review and rating websites), or on a specific application …
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E-book adoption in academic and research libraries
… based on technology adoption and information behaviour theory, the study sought explanations of adoption behaviours in the population. In a triangular research design, that included a survey, ECU users were invited to self-describe their own patterns of e-book behaviour. Survey data was used …
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Analysing Relational Responding Skills and Verbal Ability in Children with Autism, and Typically-developing Children
Skinner’s (1957) pioneering behavioural account of language identified verbal behaviour as fundamentally functional. This account of language has been the basis for effective teaching programmes for children with developmental disabilities (Sundberg & Michael, 2001). However, despite the well …
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Fostering disability inclusion in hospitality organisations: Exploring co-workers' role in the social integration of employees with disabilities (EWDs)
… psychosocial factors that influence co-workers' behaviour to support EWDs. This study applies the extended theory of planned behaviour and ethics of care theory. It evaluates how positive attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, anticipated emotions and the moderating effect of …
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Australian men's intentions for children: A life course perspective on factors influencing their formation and revision.
… whether individual and couple childbearing behaviour is accurately reflective of the numbers of children people intend to have. Most research into this field has been undertaken in a European context where the emergence of sub-replacement level fertility intentions has occurred. In …
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Australian men's intentions for children: A life course perspective on factors influencing their formation and revision.
… whether individual and couple childbearing behaviour is accurately reflective of the numbers of children people intend to have. Most research into this field has been undertaken in a European context where the emergence of sub-replacement level fertility intentions has occurred. In …
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The impact of animosity, ethnocentrism, religiosity and service performance on Saudis’ attitude towards airline services
… and quality significantly impact consumer behaviour, with dissatisfied customers readily switching to alternative providers; a gap remained in studies around this combination of variables within this geographic area. A wide literature review of themes related to consumer psychology, …