Predictors of blended learning deployment in institutions of higher learning: theory of planned behavior perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 179-196
Author(s):  
Bokolo Anthony Jnr ◽  
Adzhar Kamaludin ◽  
Awanis Romli ◽  
Anis Farihan Mat Raffei ◽  
Danakorn Nincarean A_L Eh Phon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning

PurposeBlended learning (BL) has been increasing in popularity and demand and has developed as a common practice in institutions of higher learning. Therefore, this study develops a model to evaluate the critical predictors that determine students' acceptance and deployment of BL in institutions of higher education based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB).Design/methodology/approachThe empirical analysis entails data collected from 1,811 responses from an online survey questionnaire from students in Malaysian universities, colleges and polytechnics. Partial least square–structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) was employed for data analysis.FindingsThe results reveal that the attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and self-efficacy were found to influence students' intention to accept BL. Moreover, results suggest that the intention of students to accept BL approach is significantly influenced by actual BL deployment.Research limitations/implicationsData were collected from students in universities, colleges and polytechnics only. Besides, this research is one of the limited studies that explored BL deployment in a Malaysian perspective.Practical implicationsFindings from this research not only add scientific evidence to BL literature but also provide a better understanding of the predictors that may motivate or discourage learners to deploy BL in institutions of higher learning.Social implicationsRespectively, findings from this study aid students to acquire and apply knowledge on how to effectively improve BL initiatives in learning activities.Originality/valueThis study is one of the fewer studies that investigate students' behavioral intentions toward BL deployment in Malaysia. Additionally, this study contributes to the understanding of the predictors that influence students' intention to accept and deploy BL in their respective institutions.

Malaysian SMEs m-commerce adoption: TAM 3, UTAUT 2 and TOE approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maruf Gbadebo Salimon ◽  
Olanrewaju Kareem ◽  
Sany Sanuri Mohd Mokhtar ◽  
Olayemi Abdullateef Aliyu ◽  
Jibril Adewale Bamgbade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Universal Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Environment Model

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that influence Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to adopt mobile commerce (m-commerce) by integrating the constructs of Technology Acceptance Model 3 (TAM 3), Universal Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 and Technology-Organization-Environment model. Though numerous m-commerce adoption (MCA) studies have been conducted, lesser attention is paid to how hedonic motivation (HM) can influence organizational users such as SMEs. This study bridges the gap by integrating the three models to provide a new lens to guide SMEs. Design/methodology/approach To examine the factors that influence the adoption of m-commerce, the researchers collected data from SMEs in Malaysia using an online survey. The sample size of the participants was determined through the available list provided by SME Corp Malaysia. The researchers also used Krejcie and Morgan’s sample size and G * Power techniques to determine that the sample size was appropriate. The data collected were analyzed using partial least square-structural equation modeling. Findings The findings of this study reveal that technological factors (computer self-efficacy [CSE], result demonstrability [RD] and computer anxiety [CA]) positively and significantly influence MCA. Likewise, the organizational/environmental factors (m-commerce knowledge, pressure from trading partners and pressure from competitors) positively and significantly influence MCA. The moderating influence of HM was also achieved on the relationship between CSE and RD. However, the proposed hedonic moderating relationship between CA and the adoption of m-commerce is not significant. Research limitations/implications This study integrates three models to explain the adoption of m-commerce among SMEs in Malaysia and tested the moderating influence of HM. The results obtained better explain the decision by the SMEs to use m-commerce. Originality/value The study critically considered how m-commerce can be adopted by SMEs in Malaysia, which previous studies have largely ignored. Considering this, the study, therefore, advances a new relationship by integrating Technology-organization-environment model with TAM 3 and the moderating influence of HM to explain MCA among SMEs. This paper is one of the few research studies to test the moderating influence of HM in this regard.

Theory of planned behavior, ethics and intention of conscious consumption in Slow Fashion Consumption

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordana Soares de Lira ◽  
Marconi Freitas da Costa
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Slow Fashion

PurposeThis study seeks to investigate the influence of the theory of planned behavior (TPB), of the conscious consumption intention and of the consumer ethical considerations, on Slow Fashion Consumption in the region known as Agreste Pernambucano, in Brazil, which is known for being an apparel manufacturing area.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve this purpose, descriptive quantitative research using non-probabilistic sampling was conducted. Data were collected through an online survey and distributed through the snowball technique. The sample consists of 486 respondents and relies on structural equation modeling for data analysis.FindingsThe results highlight that the Slow Fashion Consumption, in the scope of Local Productive Arrangement (LPA) of clothing manufacturing in the Agreste region, is influenced by the intention of conscious consumption, the ethical considerations in consumer behavior and the perceived behavioral control. Moreover, the results highlight the role of the influence of subjective norms both in the attitudes of consumers and the intention of conscious consumption.Originality/valueThe primary contribution of this study is to demonstrate that perceived behavioral control is positively associated with Slow Fashion Consumption, which, in turn, shows that respondents believe they have control over their sustainable actions.

scholarly journals The role of perceived social support in the theory of planned behavior in predicting entrepreneurial intention: Evidence from a Nigerian university

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-153
Author(s):  
Yazeed Muhammed ◽  
Mohammed Dantsoho ◽  
Adamu Abubakar
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Influence Factor ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling

Despite the usefulness of the theory of planned behavior in predicting intention and behavior in different domains, the sufficiency of its use in predicting and determining intention has been debated by many scholars. This paper extended the theory of planned behavior by including social support as a possible determinant of intention in the entrepreneurship domain while looking at one of the largest universities in Nigeria. Data were collected from 432 final year students of Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria using a simple random sampling technique. Structural equation modeling was adopted using partial least square technique for data analysis. Perceived social support, attitude towards entrepreneurship, and perceived behavioral control all were found to have a significant effect on entrepreneurial intention, while subjective norms had an insignificant effect. The study found perceived social support to be an important social influence factor in the theory of planned behavior because of its influence on entrepreneurial intention. Hence, perceived social support is recommended to be included as a major construct in the theory of planned behavior.

scholarly journals Multitasking behavior in online classrooms and academic performance: case of university students in Ecuador during COVID-19 outbreak

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldo Alvarez-Risco ◽  
Alfredo Estrada-Merino ◽  
María de las Mercedes Anderson-Seminario ◽  
Sabina Mlodzianowska ◽  
Verónica García-Ibarra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Online Classrooms

Purpose This paper aims to explore university students' multitasking behavior in online classrooms and their influence on academic performance. Also, the study examined students' opinions. Design/methodology/approach A total of 302 university students fulfilled an online survey. Ten questions were focused on demographic information, five items evaluated online class behavior of students, 9 items evaluated self-efficacy and four items measured academic performance. Findings Multitasking behavior was found to negatively influence self-efficacy of −0.332, whereas self-efficacy showed a positive influence of 0.325 on academic performance. Cronbach's alpha and average variance extracted values were 0.780 and 0.527 (multitasking behavior), 0.875 and 0.503 (self-efficacy), 0.781 and 0.601 (academic performance). Outcomes of the bootstrapping test showed that the path coefficients are significant. Originality/value The research findings may help university managers understand undergraduates’ online and face-to-face behavior and strategies to improve the behavior to ensure the best academic outcomes. The novelty is based on using the partial least square structural equation modeling technique.

Impact of perceived brand localness and globalness on brand authenticity to predict brand attitude: a cross-cultural Asian perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asif Ali Safeer ◽  
Yun Chen ◽  
Muhammad Abrar ◽  
Nilesh Kumar ◽  
Amar Razzaq
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Brands ◽  
Brand Authenticity ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThe study aims to investigate the impact of perceived brand localness (PBL) and perceived brand globalness (PBG) on brand authenticity (BA) to predict consumers' attitudes toward local and global brands in two Asian markets. Further, the study examines the moderating role of uncertainty avoidance (UA) after controlling the effects of brand familiarity (BF) in Asian markets (China and Pakistan).Design/methodology/approachIn accordance with the non-probability technique and through an online survey, the study collected 1,880 responses (on local and global brands) from China and Pakistan. Partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) is the most robust technique applied to examine the proposed hypotheses in the Asian environment.FindingsAfter controlling the effects of BF, the findings revealed that PBL and PBG positively influenced consumers' perceptions of BA, which had a significant impact on consumers' brand attitudes toward both local and global brands in Asian markets. Further, the research identified that BA was an essential mediator from the Asian perspective. The interaction effects of UA and PBL on BA were discovered positively significant in Pakistan, whereas the effects of UA and PBG on BA were found negatively significant in Pakistan and had no effects in China.Research limitations/implicationsThe research focused on two Asian countries (China and Pakistan). However, future researchers may collect additional data from other Asian countries in order to generalize the findings in all Asian markets.Practical implicationsThe research assists local and global managers in designing and implementing various targeting, positioning and segmentation strategies for successfully managing businesses in Asian markets.Originality/valueThe novel research is based on signaling theory that contributes to the local and global branding domains from the Asian perspective (China and Pakistan).

The Role of Perceived E-Collaborative Performance in an Extended Theory of Planned Behavior Model

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-40
Author(s):  
Eddie W.L. Cheng ◽  
Samuel K.W. Chu
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Collaborative Performance

Online web technologies are adopted to improve students' collaborative work. However, the factors that affect students' engagement in online collaboration (e-collaboration) have not been understood in previous studies. This research aimed to examine the extent to which students' intentions to e-collaborate can be explained by the theory of planned behavior. A sample of secondary and tertiary students was used (N = 175). The results from the partial least square approach to structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) indicated that the path coefficients of the relationships partially reinforced the a priori construction of the hypothesized model. In brief, attitudes toward e-collaboration and subjective norms were positively and significantly related to e-collaborative intentions, while perceived behavioral control indirectly predicted e-collaborative intentions via perceived e-collaborative performance. Research and practical implications have been presented in the paper.

Halal vaccination purchase intention

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syeda Nazish Zahra Bukhari ◽  
Salmi Mohd Isa ◽  
Goh Yen Nee
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this study is to empirically examine the determinants of purchase intention of Halal vaccination and compare the results between Muslim consumers in Malaysia and Pakistan. It focuses on analyzing the influence of various factors on the purchase intention of Halal vaccination and determining whether the relationships are significantly different in the two Muslim-majority countries. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on the extended theory of planned behavior and self-congruity theory. The variable of religiosity was added with the three variables of the theory of planned behavior, i.e. attitude toward Halal vaccinations, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control. It shows the congruity between Muslim consumer and Islamic brands and proposes a wider range of determinants in the framework. The study’s sample size was 378, and the respondents were Muslim consumers in Malaysia and Pakistan. Purposive sampling technique was used to extract the sample from three cities in each country. Partial least square (PLS) was used to statistically analyze the data using PLS–structural equation modeling approach. The measurement model was analyzed, and invariance of the measurement model was established. Afterward, the hypotheses were tested, and multi-group analysis was performed through Henseler’s multi-group analysis (MGA) and Permutation test. Findings The results indicate a lack of significant relationships between the independent variables and the purchase intention of Halal vaccination except in the case of subjective norms. This construct has a significant but inverse relationship in the case of Pakistan’s Muslim consumers, which can be attributed to the presence of consumer skepticism regarding the issue of Halal vaccination. The MGA results reveal a statistically significant difference in the influence of religiosity on purchase intention between the two countries, depicting differences in the brand–self congruity perceptions of consumers in the two countries. Research limitations/implications The sample size was relatively small due to the limited time duration. Originality/value The area of Halal vaccination has been given limited attention in academic literature. This study addresses this area that has limited research and is greatly attractive to a large number of brands targeting the Muslim consumer market. The results of the study can form a foundation for creating the branding strategy of this product category and assessing its demand in various Muslim markets.

scholarly journals ANALISA KEPATUHAN PAJAK DENGAN PENDEKATAN TEORI PERILAKU TERENCANA (THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR) (TERHADAP WAJIB PAJAK ORANG PRIBADI DI PROVINSI DKI JAKARTA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Hadi Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Probability Sampling

Rendahnya kesadaran wajib pajak orang pribadi dalam membayar pajak telah menjadi masalah utama negara berkembang dalam aspek pajak. Rendahnya kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi dapat dilihat dan dikaji dari sisi psikologi wajib pajak (sikap, norma subjektif, kontrol perilaku yang dipersepsikan, niat, dan perilaku kepatuhan pajak). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksplanatori, pengambilan sample dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik non-probability sampling dengan kriteria wajib pajak orang pribadi yang terdaftar dan memiliki Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak (NPWP) dan melaporkan Surat Pemberitahuan Pajak (SPT) di Kantor Pelayanan Pajak (KPP) di Provinsi DKI Jakarta. Adapun instrument penelitian dilakukan pretest pada tanggal 28-29 Mei 2018 (2 Hari). Hasil kuesioner yang sudah valid dan reliabel kemudian dilakukan penyebaran ulang untuk keperluan analisa statistik dalam penelitian ini, kuesioner disebarkan pada tanggal 28 Mei – 05 Juli 2018 (39 Hari). Jumlah sampel yang diolah sebanyak 170 tanggapan wajib pajak, dan data diolah dengan metode Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) berbasis Partial Least Square (PLS) dengan bantuan program SmartPLS 3.0. Hasil pengujian hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa sikap dan kontrol perilaku yang dipersepsikan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap niat berperilaku patuh terhadap pajak, sedangkan norma subjektif berpengaruh positif namun tidak signifikan terhadap niat berperilaku patuh terhadap pajak. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan kesesuaian dengan Teori Perilaku Terencana (Theory of Planned Behavior) bahwa secara teoritis perilaku wajib pajak disebabkan oleh adanya niat untuk berprilaku patuh terhadap pajak yang direfleksikan oleh sikap, norma subjektif dan kontrol perilaku yang dipersepsikan oleh wajib pajak orang pribadi di Provinsi DKI Jakarta. The low awareness of individual taxpayers in paying taxes has become a major problem for developing countries in the tax aspect. The low compliance of individual taxpayers can be seen and assessed in terms of the taxpayer's psychology (attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral controls, intentions, and tax compliance behavior). This research is an explanatory research, taking samples in this study using non-probability sampling techniques with criteria for individual taxpayers who are registered and have a Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP) and report the Tax Return (SPT) in the Tax Service Office (KPP) in DKI Jakarta Province. The research instrument was pretested on 28-29 May 2018 (2 Days). The results of a valid and reliable questionnaire were then re-distributed for the purposes of statistical analysis in this study, the questionnaire was distributed on 28 May - 05 July 2018 (39 Days). The number of samples processed was 170 taxpayer responses to the questionnaire distributed, and the data was processed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method based on Partial Least Square (PLS) with the help of the SmartPLS 3.0 program. The results of hypothesis testing show that attitude and perceived behavior control have a positive and significant effect on the intention to behave in compliance with taxes, while subjective norms have a positive but not significant effect on the intention to behave in compliance with taxes. The results of the study reveal conformity with the Theory of Planned Behavior that theoretically taxpayer behavior is caused by the intention to behave obediently to taxes which is reflected by attitudes, subjective norms and behavioral controls perceived by individual taxpayers in DKI Jakarta Province.

scholarly journals Responsible Consumer Behavior: Driving Factors of Pro-Environmental Behavior toward Post-Consumption Plastic Packaging

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 425
Author(s):  
Widayat Widayat ◽  
Ardik Praharjo ◽  
Viajeng Purnama Putri ◽  
Sri Nastiti Andharini ◽  
Ilyas Masudin
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Plastic Packaging ◽  
Responsible Consumption

This quantitative investigation aims to test the model of responsible consumption behavior (RCB). The specific purpose is to examine the relationship of pro-environmental behavior, attitudes, norms, intention, and awareness using the theory of planned behavior as an underlying theoretical framework. A multistage sampling technique was used to select people (n = 665). Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire from sample respondents. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM)–partial least square (PLS). The findings revealed that attitudes, norms, and awareness all have a role in predicting the intention to engage in post-consumer plastic packaging activity. This finding supports the theory of planned behavior, and it can be extended to explain environmental behavior by adding a reasonable variable.

Investigating the role of theory of planned behavior and Machiavellianism in earnings management intentions

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 653-668
Author(s):  
Kangan Sayal ◽  
Gurparkash Singh
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Behavior Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing

Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop and empirically test the earnings management (EM) behavior model to investigate the personal psychological factors that influence individuals’ intentions to engage in EM. Design/methodology/approach Following a review of literature, personal-psychological factors influencing EM intentions were identified within the scope of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and a dark triad of personality theory. The survey data from 153 MBA students were analyzed using partial least square-structural equation modeling. Findings The results revealed perceived behavior control is significant in influencing individuals’ EM intentions followed by attitude toward behavior and subjective norms. The results, however, do not support the relationship between moral obligation and intentions to engage in EM and also reported a negative relationship between Machiavellianism and individuals’ EM intentions. Practical implications The proposed model will enable organizations to develop focused training programs for managers to reduce EM behavior. It will also help educators in training students to positively shape their ethical behavior and make them more reciprocal toward others and their work environment. Originality/value The study develops the EM behavior model and suggests that TPB and Machiavellianism personality traits provide a useful framework to identify the personal psychological factors influencing individuals’ EM intentions. Further, the empirical testing of the model documents and contributes toward a better understanding of the personal psychological factors significantly influencing individuals’ EM intentions.

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