Applying the Theories of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior to Athlete Training Adherence Behavior

Abstract

. Applying the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior to athlete training adherence behavior. Applied Psychology, 57, 304-312. AbstractThe ability of the Theories of Reasoned Action (TRA) and Planned Behavior (TPB) to predict training adherence to training in a group of athletes (N = 46; M age=20.2, S.D.=3.7 years) who had recently been introduced to a new strength and conditioning training regimen was investigated. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses indicated that the TPB was superior to the TRA in predicting training behavior and accounted for 24% of variance in adherence to training (F (2, 43) = 8.20, p < .01) with perceived behavioral control contributing independently. Perceived behavioral control appeared to be more important in determining adherence in early stages of training. These results suggest that the TPB and TRA offer theoretical frameworks to examine adherence to new training regimens, and that they may be used to direct interventions to increase training adherence.

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“…TRA is widely recognized today as a practical framework for explaining rational human behavior, and has proven a valuable aid in explaining a wide variety of diverse behavioral phenomena (Sheppard et al, 1988), including criminal recidivism (Kiriakidis, 2008), Internet purchasing activities (Barkhi, 2008), and athlete training patterns (Anderson and Lavallee, 2008). We therefore considered it to be a useful tool for the exploratory task we sought to accomplish here.…”

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“…Cues to action were composed of the concepts of training routine and training partnerwhich was a matter of individual preference for each athlete. Anderson and Lavallee (2008) also tested the original TPB, along with the theory of reasoned action (TRA; Ajzen and Fishbein 1980) in relation to training adherence of athletes and found that the TPB had superior predictive ability. One study involved the delivery of an intervention designed to increase adherence to fitness training based on the predictions of the revised TPB (Palmer et al 2000).…”

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“…Using the same analysis, the TPB model explained 44.50 percent of the variance in intention and 27.41 percent variance in behavior (Hagger et al, 2002). Additional studies have also shown strong support for the TPB's inclusion of PBC (Anderson & Lavallee, 2008;Hausenblas et al, 1997;Mummery & Wankel, 1999;Mummery, Spence, & Hudec, 2000). Thus, preference is given to the TPB compared to TRA for predicting and explaining exercise and physical activity intentions and behaviors.…”

“…The addition of PBC to the TPB led to considerable improvements in the prediction of intentions (Ajzen, 1991). Researchers comparing the TPB and TRA in a physical activity context have demonstrated that the TPB is superior to the TRA in accounting for the variance in intention (Anderson & Lavallee, 2008;Fen & Sabaruddin, 2008;Hausenblas et al, 1997;Mummary & Wankel, 1997). Cunningham and Kwon (2003) also found the TPB to exhibit greater explanation than the TRA in regards to consumers' intention to attend a sporting event.…”

“…Any additional variable is held to affect behavior only indirectly by influencing one or more of these determinants (Ajzen & Fishbein, 1970). A number of studies have shown that a considerable amount of variance in intentions can be accounted for collectively by TPB's three constructs (Anderson & Lavallee, 2008;Fen & Sabaruddin, 2008;Hagger et al, 2002;Hausenblas, Carron, & Mack, 1997;Mummary & Wankel, 1997). The addition of PBC to the model led to considerable improvements in the prediction of intentions (Ajzen, 1991); however, a number of studies have indicated issues with TPB measurements.…”