Examination of Predicting Factors for COVID-19 Vaccination Behaviors of University Students Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior
This study aimed to examine the predictive factors of COVID-19 vaccination behavior by evaluating the moderating effect of perceived behavioral control on the theory of planned behavior. Data were collected from August 6 to August 31, 2022 from 235 college students (aged 20~29 years) across 12 unive...
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Published in | Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Vol. 54; no. 2; p. 178 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Korea (South)
01.05.2024
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ISSN | 2005-3673 2093-758X |
DOI | 10.4040/jkan.24020 |
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Summary: | This study aimed to examine the predictive factors of COVID-19 vaccination behavior by evaluating the moderating effect of perceived behavioral control on the theory of planned behavior.
Data were collected from August 6 to August 31, 2022 from 235 college students (aged 20~29 years) across 12 universities using a structured web-based survey. Statistical analyses were conducted using the SPSS and AMOS software.
Attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination, subjective norms, and intention to be vaccinated significantly influenced COVID-19 vaccination behavior. Attitudes and subjective norms indirectly affected COVID-19 vaccination behavior through intention to vaccinate, whereas intention to vaccinate had a direct effect. The moderating effect of perceived behavioral control on the relationship between subjective norms and intention to vaccinate was significant.
Interventions that foster a positive attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination and bolster subjective norms and perceived behavioral control can boost the intention to be vaccinated and facilitate the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination. |
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ISSN: | 2005-3673 2093-758X |
DOI: | 10.4040/jkan.24020 |