SEAT BELT ATTITUDES, HABITS, AND BEHAVIORS: AN ADAPTIVE AMENDMENT TO THE FISHBEIN MODEL

One hundred thirty-four introductory psychology students participated in a longitudinal study of seat belt usage. The model of Fishbein and Ajzen was tested, as was the construct of habit within this context. Multiple regression analyses supported the basic Fishbein and Ajzen model predictions. Attitudes and subjective norms predicted intentions, which in turn predicted behavior. Furthermore, habit predicted behavior better than intention. The following nonspurious relationships were observed in cross-lagged panel correlation tests: influence from subjective norm to intention, influence from intention to attitude, influence from attitude to subjective norm, influence from behavior to habit, and, of course, influence from attitude to behavior. Discussion included further consideration of the Fishbein and Ajzen model, social adaptation theory, and implications for seat belt usage.

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    Winston (VH) and Sons Incorporated

    7961 Eastern Avenue
    Silver Spring, MD  United States  20910
  • Authors:
    • Wittenbraker, J
    • Gibbs, B L
    • Kahle, L R
  • Publication Date: 1983-9

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  • Accession Number: 00394736
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 836
  • Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Jun 30 1985 12:00AM