Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Explain Cycling Behavior

DOI:  https://doi.org/10.12804/revistas.urosario.edu.co/apl/a.6972

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Published: Jun 7, 2019
Issue: Vol. 37 No. 2 (2019): Avances en Psicología Latinoamericana
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Keywords: Theory of Planned Behavior , bicycling behavior , active transportation

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Adriana Jakovcevic Centro de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Humanas y de la Salud (CAECIHS), Universidad Abierta Interamericana.
Ruben Daniel Ledesma IPSIBAT, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata y Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas.
Paul Franco Centro de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Humanas y de la Salud (CAECIHS), Universidad Abierta Interamericana.
Romina Caballero Centro de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Humanas y de la Salud (CAECIHS), Universidad Abierta Interamericana. Instituto de Investigaciones, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Buenos Aires.
Jeremías David Tosi IPSIBAT, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata y Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas.
Abstract

Latin American cities are facing crucial changes to become cycling cities. To develop effective policies in this regard, it is essential to understand the factors influencing bicycle commuting. The Theory of Planned Behavior —tpb— (Ajzen 1991) has provided a useful model to explain travel mode choice. The present study tested the tpb within the domain of bicycle mode choice with 172 participants from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Data was modeled using path analysis. The tpb model displayed an excellent fit. Results showed that intention predicted 53% of the variance in cycling to university. In addition, tpb variables (attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control) predicted 59% of the intention to use the bicycle to commute to university. The study also discusses the theoretical and practical implications for promoting bicycle use.

Keywords: Theory of Planned Behavior, bicycling behavior, active transportation.

Author Biography

Jeremías David Tosi, IPSIBAT, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata y Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas.

Doctoral fellow, CONICET.
How to Cite
Jakovcevic, A., Ledesma, R. D., Franco, P., Caballero, R., & Tosi, J. D. (2019). Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Explain Cycling Behavior. Avances En Psicología Latinoamericana, 37(2), 283–294. https://doi.org/10.12804/revistas.urosario.edu.co/apl/a.6972
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