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The decision of African American students to complete high school: An application of the theory of planned behavior. |
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| Authors: | Davis, Larry E. Ajzen, Icek Saunders, Jeanne Williams, Trina |
| Abstract: | A longitudinal study explored high school completion among African Americans. Male and female high school students aged 14 to 17 (N=166) completed a theory of planned behavior (I. Ajzen, 1991) questionnaire early in their 2nd year. Intentions to complete the year were accurately predicted from attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control (R=.71; pR=.50; p |
| Keywords: | school completion social influences decision making planned behavior theory attitudes African Americans high school students |