Strengths And Weaknesses Of The Theory Of Planned Behaviour Model
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Essay Titles 2014-15
Choose 4 titles from the following 8. Each answer should be 500 words long and has a maximum of 25 marks assigned – equating to 2000 words overall. You will receive feedback in the form of a standard feedback sheet (see below)
1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of The Theory of Planned Behaviour model in predicting condom use to prevent sexually transmitted disease?
Theory of planned behaviour is a theory that attempts to relate health attitudes directly to behaviour (Ajzen, 1991). This essay will discuss strengths and weaknesses of Ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour model in predicting condom use and to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Sutton, McVey and Glanz (1999) used the theory of planned …show more content…
Individuals with supportive families are less likely to have problems with alcohol when compared to the people with un-supporting families (Bu, Watten, Foxcroft, Ingebrigtsen, & Relling, 2002). Martino, Ellickson, & McCaffrey (2009) argued that friends and peers plays a substantial role in young people`s drinking behaviour and alcohol dependence, however Eccles and Barber (1999) argued that young people who are interested in extracurricular activities are less likely to develop problems related to alcohol, although Lorente, Souville, Griffet and Grelot (2004) conducted studies among French adolescents who participate in sports and their alcohol consumption, they noted that adolescents who participate in sports may be more inclined to risky drinking practices. A previous study conducted by Leichliter,Meilman, Presley and Cashin (1998) showed the alcohol use of students with diverse levels of college athletics, this supports the claim of Souville, Griffet and Grelot. People who drink to overcome negative feelings and emotions experience high rates of problems related to alcohol dependence and addiction, on the …show more content…
(1978) Stress on the train: A study of urban commuting
Stokols, D. (1972). On the distinction between density and crowding: Some implications for future research. Psychological review, 79(3), 275.
Despite the availability of information about healthier lifestyles, why does there remain a gap in health inequalities between socio-economic classes?
In UK people living in the richer areas will die an average of seven years late compared to those living in the poorer areas (Heron et al,. 2009). Also, unskilled workers are more likely to die from cancer when compared to professional workers (Cancer Research UK, 2005), these studies have shown the health inequalities between socio-economic classes and this essay will discuss why there is a gap between health inequalities.
Wilkins and Marmot (2003) argued that the social predictors of health are; Early childhood
development, stress, unemployment, addiction, availability of health food, active travel, how
ever people with low income cannot access some of the predictors such as healthy food or
active travel. Some people may be even unemployed and this causes a gap between people
who are on the higher status of socio-economic status (SES) and people who are on the
Essay Titles 2014-15
Choose 4 titles from the following 8. Each answer should be 500 words long and has a maximum of 25 marks assigned – equating to 2000 words overall. You will receive feedback in the form of a standard feedback sheet (see below)
1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of The Theory of Planned Behaviour model in predicting condom use to prevent sexually transmitted disease?
Theory of planned behaviour is a theory that attempts to relate health attitudes directly to behaviour (Ajzen, 1991). This essay will discuss strengths and weaknesses of Ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour model in predicting condom use and to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Sutton, McVey and Glanz (1999) used the theory of planned …show more content…
Individuals with supportive families are less likely to have problems with alcohol when compared to the people with un-supporting families (Bu, Watten, Foxcroft, Ingebrigtsen, & Relling, 2002). Martino, Ellickson, & McCaffrey (2009) argued that friends and peers plays a substantial role in young people`s drinking behaviour and alcohol dependence, however Eccles and Barber (1999) argued that young people who are interested in extracurricular activities are less likely to develop problems related to alcohol, although Lorente, Souville, Griffet and Grelot (2004) conducted studies among French adolescents who participate in sports and their alcohol consumption, they noted that adolescents who participate in sports may be more inclined to risky drinking practices. A previous study conducted by Leichliter,Meilman, Presley and Cashin (1998) showed the alcohol use of students with diverse levels of college athletics, this supports the claim of Souville, Griffet and Grelot. People who drink to overcome negative feelings and emotions experience high rates of problems related to alcohol dependence and addiction, on the …show more content…
(1978) Stress on the train: A study of urban commuting
Stokols, D. (1972). On the distinction between density and crowding: Some implications for future research. Psychological review, 79(3), 275.
Despite the availability of information about healthier lifestyles, why does there remain a gap in health inequalities between socio-economic classes?
In UK people living in the richer areas will die an average of seven years late compared to those living in the poorer areas (Heron et al,. 2009). Also, unskilled workers are more likely to die from cancer when compared to professional workers (Cancer Research UK, 2005), these studies have shown the health inequalities between socio-economic classes and this essay will discuss why there is a gap between health inequalities.
Wilkins and Marmot (2003) argued that the social predictors of health are; Early childhood
development, stress, unemployment, addiction, availability of health food, active travel, how
ever people with low income cannot access some of the predictors such as healthy food or
active travel. Some people may be even unemployed and this causes a gap between people
who are on the higher status of socio-economic status (SES) and people who are on the