theory of planned behaviour

Question 1

what were the main findings of wood and grithiths

Answer 1

1) positive correlation between the view that lotto was a good idea and buying a ticket (attitude)
2) link between parental and child play of the lottery (subjective norms)
3) belief they had a chance of winning and could easily buy a ticket (attitude and control)

Question 2

what are methodological issues associated with wood and grithiths research

Answer 2

questions may have a social desirability bias

Question 3

whats a positive application

Answer 3

you can change subjective norms and attitudes and introduce control in order to reduce addictions

Question 4

outline the theory of planned behaviour in addiction

Answer 4

attitude- personal beliefs
subjective normals- societies views
perceived behavioural control- the extent that the individual has control over the behaviour

if favourable, the addiction will continue and vice versa