Perceived Behavioral Control: The Conceptual and Operational Definitions

Asare_2015 Study Questions
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Asare_2015 Study Questions
1 Identify the conceptual and operational definitions for constructs provided by Asare (2015). Please fill out the table below using direct or paraphrased quotes from the article itself. You do not need to cite, restate, or use quotation marks. In the final column, decide whether the variable is an independent variable or dependent variable. (3 points)
Construct

Conceptual Definition

Operational Definition

Independent or Dependent Variable

Attitude

The extent to which one has a satisfactory or unsatisfactory assessment of a specified behavior.

An individual’s attitude towards condom use influences their behavioral intention and condom use.

Independent variable

Behavioral Intention (Intention to use condoms)

This constitutes the motivational features that influence one’s behavior.

Behavioral intention predicts condom use.

Independent variable
Dependent variable

Condom Use

The act of using condoms during intercourse.

Condom use can be used to reduce the spread of STIs among sexually active college students.

Dependent variable

Perceived Behavioral Control

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