Table 6. Examples of dependent variables based on the theory of planned behavior per life domain.
Life domain | Outcome type | Example dependent variable |
---|---|---|
Education | ATB | Attitude toward schooling |
BI | Learning strategy | |
PBC | Control beliefs about learning | |
UB | Preparation for assessment | |
VB | Grade point average | |
Work | ATB | Career choice satisfaction |
BI | Planned effort | |
PBC | Capability beliefs | |
UB | Career exploration | |
VB | Weekly working hours | |
Health | ATB | Physical activity attitude |
BI | Intention to use a condom | |
PBC | Self-efficacy-diet | |
UB | Physical activity (daily exercise) | |
VB | Body mass index |
Note. ATB = attitude toward behavior; BI = behavioral intention; PBC = perceived behavioral control; UB = unverifiable behavior; VB = verifiable behavior.