Christian, J.N. and Armitage, C.J. and Abrams, D. (2007) Evidence that theory of planned behaviour variables mediate the effects of socio-demographic variables on homeless people's participation in service programmes. Journal of Health Psychology, 12 (5). pp. 805-817. ISSN 1359-1053.
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Abstract
This article reports findings from two studies (N = 88, N = 100) using Alzen's theory of planned behaviour (TPB) to predict homeless people's uptake of service programmes. Study I was conducted with an opportunity sample whereas Study 2 employed a representative sample. Both studies provide support for the application of the TPB, and demonstrate that the effects of demographic characteristics on behaviour were mediated by TPB variables. The discussion focuses on the role of attitudinal and normative components in actual behaviour, and on the potential role of social normative processes and stigmatization in homeless people's uptake of services.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled keywords: | homelessness; interventions; theory of planned behaviour |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology |
| Divisions: | Faculties > Social Sciences > School of Psychology Faculties > Social Sciences > School of Psychology > Social Psychology |
| Depositing User: | Louise Dorman |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Dec 2007 19:30 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Sep 2011 23:26 |
| Resource URI: | http://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/2155 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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