• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.238-245
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• 2015

Background: Pharmacy schools newly adopted a 6-year program strengthening clinical knowledge since 2011 in Korea. The clinical training under the guidance of preceptors at hospital sites is a requisite for pharmacy students during the last year of undergraduate course. It has been rarely studied on the hospital pharmacists' perspective regarding being a preceptor or teaching pharmacy students. Objectives: This study aimed to examine the hospital pharmacists' intention toward student training and to identify the relevant factors among the individual pharmacists' characteristics and working environment within the theoretical frame of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Method: A mail-survey was conducted for pharmacists working in tertiary hospitals in Seoul and Incheon. The survey questionnaire consisting of 131 questions with a 5-likert scale was developed for investigating pharmacists' attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and the intention to teach pharmacy students as well as other demographic variables. To estimate the construct validity of components, factor analysis was conducted and Cronbach's alpha was calculated to estimate the reliability of the observed variables. Statistical analyses of one-way variance analysis and multiple regression analysis were performed using SPSS 18.0. Results: The survey response rate was 53% (116/210) and the three constructs of attitude (r = .519), subjective norm (r = .233) and perceived control (r = .392) have appropriate correlations with the intention, proving the appropriateness of using the TPB model. Pharmacists working in inpatient (mean = 3.45) and outpatient clinics (mean = 3.34) generally showed positive intention for teaching. The attitude (${\beta}=.432$, p < 0.01) and perceived control (${\beta}=.270$, p < .01) constructs were significant predictors of the intention. Both age (r = 0.246, p = 0.017) and length of career (r = 0.310, p = 0.002) were positively related with the perceived control. Conclusion: Hospital pharmacists showed generally positive intention to provide student training in spite of the concern on their limited perceived behavioral control. Future research to find the actual barriers pharmacists faced in educating students need to be conducted.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.122-135
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• 2021

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to measure consumer acceptance of edible insect foods (EIFs) while applying the extended theory of planned behavior (ETPB). Insects as food have attracted interest as potential possible sources of nutrition for the future. This study investigated consumers' perception toward insect food and future purchase behaviors. SUBJECTS/METHODS: A survey was conducted among citizens of Korea. About two thirds of respondents had tried an EIF previously, and the mean value for food neophobia was 3.1 on a 5-point Likert scale. Respondents were divided into 2 groups of those experienced with EIFs and those not and by level of food neophobia. An independent t-test, multiple regression and descriptive analyses were conducted on the data. RESULTS: The primary reason for not eating EIFs was that their insect form induced disgust. Comparisons of ETPB attributes by experience with EIFs showed significant differences between groups for food neophobia, subjective norm, attitude, and behavioral intention. In addition, significant differences were found for subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, attitude, and behavioral intention between 2 neophobia groups. Finally, the results of measuring the relationships between ETPB attributes and behavioral intention showed only subjective norm and attitude affected behavioral intention. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that enhanced subjective norms producing a publicly accepted EIFs environment would help encourage the purchase of EIFs. The results of this study can help the development of EIF products for future food markets.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권8호
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• pp.3054-3070
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• 2023

Nuclear Power Plants (NPP) are widely utilized around the globe from different base forms as it is one of the most dependable renewable resources that technological advancements have offered. However, different perceptions of the usage of NPPs emerged from different generations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the acceptance of nuclear energy as an alternative source of energy among Generation Z in the Philippines by utilizing an extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) approach. An online questionnaire which consisted of 31 items was distributed using a purposive sampling approach and 450 respondents of Generation Z voluntarily answered. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) showed that the knowledge regarding NPP had significant effects on risk perception and benefit perception which subsequently led to subjective norms. In addition, perceived behavioral control and subjective norms had significant effects on behavioral intention which led to nuclear acceptance. Interestingly, the respondents perceived the benefit of NPP as slightly higher than the perceived risk. With these, it was clear that the commissioning Nuclear Power Plant must consider as an alternative source of electric energy in the Philippines. Moreover, this study is one of the first studies that investigated the acceptance of NPP among Generation Z. Lastly, the model could be a basis to strengthen the acceptance strategy of opening NPP among Generation Z, particularly in developing countries.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.867-875
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• 2003

The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychosocial factors influencing dairy product consumption of female university students in Daejeon. The Theory of Planned Behavior provided the basis for this study. As a result of the pilot-study, 18 behavioral beliefs, 8 normative beliefs, and 12 control beliefs were identified. The subjects (n=236) were grouped into a high-consumption group (1 serving/day, n=117) and a low consumption group (< 1 serving/day, n=119). The data were analyzed using t-tests or $\chi$$^2$-tests. Among the general characteristics, there were significant differences in the amount of pocket money spent per month, residence type (p<0.01), weight, frequency of exercise and perceived health status (p<0.05) of the subjects. With respect to the 18 behavioral beliefs, the high consumption group responded less negatively on ‘eating dairy foods would not be convenient’ than the low consumption group (p<0.05). None of the subjective normative items were significantly different between the two groups. However, notable differences were found in regard to the control beliefs (8 out of 12 control beliefs). These included overall control over consuming dairy products (p< 0.001), as well as specific beliefs regarding barriers such as easy spoilage of dairy products, the cost, eating them for snacks and dislike for them (p<0.05). In addition, specific situations, such as ‘when I want them I get them’ (p<0.01), eating out and the availability of dairy foods at home (p<0.05) were significantly different between the two groups. The high consumption group showed more control over these barriers or situations. These results suggest that nutritional education for young female adults should incorporate strategies to increase their perceived control over the consumption of dairy products by removing barriers and including environmental approaches which address the availability issues.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제7권7호
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• pp.311-321
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• 2020

This paper aims to investigate the effect of the factors on the e-invoice at its infant stage of adoption in the context of Vietnam. Data were collected by using a questionnaire delivered to 318 participants who are managers and accountants of companies in Vietnam from June to September 2019. The statistical methods approaches are employed to address the research issues including Cronbach's Alpha testing, Explanatory Factor Analysis (EFA), and Confirmation Factor Analysis (CFA). Then, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is employed to assess the proposed hypotheses model of e-invoice adoption in Vietnam. The research findings showed that direct factors have a statistically significant impact on the e-invoice adoption towards behavior, and perceived behavioral control. Perceived usefulness and perceived ease-of-use positively affect attitude towards the behavior. These factors, in turn, are impacted by perceived compatibility. Based on the research results, some practicable suggestions are proposed in order to boost the number of Vietnamese enterprises voluntarily adopting e-invoice. This study indicates the important impacts of the user's attitude and perception about control ability on intention to use. In addition, some key intuitive recommendations were proposed aiming to improve the success of the e-invoice adoption of enterprises in the context of Vietnam.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권8호
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• pp.181-189
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• 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the tourism industry due to the resulting travel restrictions as well as a slump in demand among travelers. The tourism industry has been massively affected by the spread of coronavirus, as many countries have introduced travel restrictions in an attempt to contain its spread. In Vietnam, the government has largely been credited for the country's success in keeping COVID-19 transmission rates under control. Early awareness of the pandemic, appropriate, drastic, and people-centric measures, as well as public support, are the main factors behind the success of Vietnam. In that context, it is observed that people's travel demand has bounced back and this research will examine factors driving the public's travel intention in the post-crisis (pandemic) period. The survey was conducted on the Internet using questionnaires designed in the Google platform. Data was collected from April 16 to May 31, 2020, from 154 Vietnamese participants. Research findings demonstrate 4 direct and indirect determinants of travel intention. The strongest effects come from perceived behavioral control which is influenced by subjective well-being. Perceived risk negatively correlates with Self-efficacy and subjective well-being. Conducted in the context of post-COVID-19, the research implies that once the pandemic has been controlled, perceived risks, although still exist, insignificantly influence the public's travel intention.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제15권10호
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• pp.547-560
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• 2015

최근 국내에서 크게 증가하고 있는 아웃도어레크리에이션 열풍은 여가시간과 가처분소득의 증가뿐만 아니라 대중매체와 대중문화의 상호작용의 효과로 볼 수 있다. 국내에서 대중매체를 통해서 노출되는 아웃도어레크리에이션은 실질적으로 크게 증가하고 있고, 관련 산업분야도 급속도록 성장하는 것으로 나타났다. 리얼리티 프로그램 '아빠! 어디가?'의 경우에는 여러 아웃도어레크리에이션을 통해 놀이, 재미, 경쟁, 그리고 일탈적인 특성 등을 사실적으로 노출하고 있기 때문에 관광객의 내재적 특성인 놀이성 측면이 더욱 부각이 된다. 이에 본 연구에서는 대중매체를 통한 아웃도어레크리에이션의 노출이 잠재 아웃도어 레크리니셔트에게 어떠한 영향을 미치는지를 규명하고자한다. 이러한 의사결정과정을 규명하기 위하여 인간의 행동에 대한 설명력이 높은 계획된 행동이론에 성인의 재미와 놀이의 내재적 특성인 놀이성을 추가하였다. 연구결과, 놀이성은 태도, 주관적 규범, 지각된 행동통제에 크게 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났고, 태도, 주관적 규범, 지각된 행동통제 또한 행동의도에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 이는 일탈적 행동을 추구하는 아웃도어레크리에이션에서 놀이성이 큰 영향을 미치는 변인임을 규명하였다고 볼 수 있다.

• 디지털산업정보학회논문지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.173-187
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• 2019

Based on the theory of planning behavior, the purpose of this study was to validate the path to consumers organic bakery product purchasing process, and moderating effect of price sensitivity. The improvement of national income and changes in diet due to economic growth began to increase consumption of organic and eco-friendly farm products, and thus products using organic materials began to be released in bakeries. Thus, it was necessary to understand consumer awareness and purchasing processes for organic bakery products. Specifically, the study examined the structural relations among purchase reasons, purchase motives, and purchase behavioral intention of organic bakery products. A survey was conducted in May 2019 from adults who had experience purchasing organic bakery products in Seoul metropolitan area, and 327 responses were used for data analysis. The findings of the study showed that consumers' interests in health, food safety, and environment had positive effects on their attitudes, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control toward organic bakery products, while their interests in organic products did not have an effect on perceived behavioral control. There were significant differences in the purchasing process of organic bakery products according to their price sensitivity. The study suggests that the correct delivery of information on organic ingredients and the price policies available to many consumers will contribute to the revitalization of organic bakery products.

• 한국과학예술포럼
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• 제31권
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• pp.105-118
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• 2017

본 연구는 비즈니스 분야에서 폭넓게 활용되는 판매촉진 활동의 효과성과 소비자의 행동심리를 이해하기 위해 시작되었다. 다양한 선택권을 지닌 합리적인 참관객이 판매촉진 활동을 통해 상품을 접하더라도 구매를 하지 않거나, 오히려 부정적인 영향을 미치는 현상이 빈번해짐에 따라 판매촉진 활동을 접한 소비자의 구매의사 과정에 대한 학문적 접근이 필요하다. 본 연구는 참관객의 행동심리를 연구하기 위해 행동예측변수인 지각된 행동통제를 조절요인으로 활용하여 판매촉진 활동이 구매의도에 미치는 영향관계에서 참관객의 구매의사결정에 미치는 요인을 파악하고자 한다. 이에 따라 연구의 목적은 전시참가업체의 다양한 판매촉진 활동이 구매의도에 미치는 영향관계에서 지각된 행동통제의 조절효과를 파악하는 것이다. 본 연구 목적을 수행하기 위해 2016년 11월 17일~19일 3일간 부산 BEXCO에서 개최되는 국제게임전시회 지스타 2016의 전시 참관객을 대상으로 305부의 설문지를 배포, 회수하여, 총 259부를 유효 표본으로 연구를 시행하였다. 연구 결과 및 내용은 다음과 같다. 첫째, 판매촉진 활동이 구매의도에 미치는 영향관계에서 현실도피, 가격할인, 오락, 교육 판매촉진 활동이 구매의도에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 판매촉진 활동이 구매의도에 미치는 영향관계에서 통제지각의 조절효과를 살펴본 결과, 통제지각이 조절작용을 할 경우 가격할인과 교육 판매촉진 활동이 구매의도에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 판매촉진 활동이 구매의도에 미치는 영향관계에서 지각된 능력의 조절효과를 살펴본 결과, 지각된 능력이 조절작용을 할 경우 현실도피와 오락 판매촉진 활동이 구매의도에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 참관객은 스스로 인지하는 구매능력과 구매 이후 얻게 될 혜택에 대한 인지에 따라 판매촉진 활동의 효과성이 달라지는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 연구를 바탕으로 참관객의 성향에 따라 보다 다양한 판매촉진 활동의 개발 및 적용이 필요할 것으로 기대된다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2021

Purpose: The theory of planned behavior (TPB) was used to investigate how the psychological constructs of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control (PBC) affect the individual intention of behaviors in adults. Social support is also important in enabling the stability of healthy eating. This study examined the relationship between three major constructs of TPB as well as social support and the intention of healthy dietary behaviors in adults residing in Beijing, China using the extended TPB. Methods: The study questionnaire was based on previously validated items and an online survey was conducted from October to November 2020. Using a total of 244 Chinese adults in Beijing, multiple linear regression analysis was used to test the relationships between three major constructs of TPB as well as the social support and intention of healthy eating. Results: Among the three major constructs of TPB, subjective norms (p = 0.044) and PBC (p = 0.000) were significantly related to the behavioral intention of healthy eating (p = 0.000), and the model explained 76.6% of the variance of the behavioral intention from the three constructs of TPB included in the multiple linear regression model. The additional inclusion of social support to the model did not increase the explanatory power of the model to describe the behavioral intention of healthy eating. The subjective norms (p = 0.040) and PBC (p = 0.000) were still significant where social support did not explain the variance of the behavioral intention adequately. Conclusion: The subjective norms and PBC may be potential determinants of the behavioral intention of healthy eating in adults residing in Beijing, China. These study results can be used to promote healthy eating in Chinese adults living in urban areas. Large-scale intervention studies will be needed to determine if social norms and PBC predict the actual behaviors of healthy eating in Chinese adults.