Table 2.
Final model from SEM analysis on effects of latent (TPB) and observed (Demographic) variables on Intention to use respirators (BI) for Norwegian smelter workers.
| Variable | Hypothesis | SE(B) | β | z-value | p-value | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relationship status | 0.04 | −0.12 | −3.36 | 0.01 | ||
| Education level | 0.04 | 0.09 | 2.34 | 0.02 | ||
| Previously conducted fit-testing | 0.04 | −0.09 | −2.29 | 0.02 | ||
| Average hours spent in exposure per day | 0.04 | −0.09 | −2.22 | 0.03 | ||
| Smoking | 0.04 | −0.07 | −1.83 | 0.07 | ||
| ATT | H1a | 0.05 | 0.31 | 6.87 | 0.00 | Supported |
| SN | H1b | 0.06 | 0.36 | 6.45 | 0.00 | Supported |
| PBC | H1c | 0.05 | −0.07 | −1.34 | 0.18 | Rejected |
| SC | H1c | 0.04 | 0.19 | 4.74 | 0.00 | Supported |
R2 = 0.48; Root Mean Squared Approximation = 0.04; p of close fit = 1.00; Comparative Fit Index = 0.96; Tucker-Lewis Index = 0.95.