Predictors Of Intention Research Articles

Understanding the Factors Influencing Generation X Consumers' Purchase Intention Towards Organic Vegetables in Chiang Mai: A Focus on Health Consciousness and Subjective Norms

Background and Aim: The escalating use of agrochemicals in vegetable cultivation has raised concerns about potential harm to human health and the environment, thus fueling a rising demand for organically grown vegetables. Notably, Generation X consumers, demonstrating a heightened awareness of the health and environmental consequences of their food choices, are at the forefront of this movement. This study investigates the impact of health consciousness and subjective norms on the purchase intention of organic vegetables among Generation X consumers in Chiang Mai province, Materials and Methods: This study investigates the influence of health consciousness and subjective norms on the purchase intention of organic vegetables among 400 Generation X consumers in Chiang Mai, Thailand. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results: The findings reveal that both health consciousness and subjective norms significantly influence the purchase intention of organic vegetables. Subjective norms, particularly the perceived social pressure to consume organic produce, emerged as a slightly stronger predictor of purchase intention compared to health consciousness. Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of considering both health-related concerns and social influences in promoting organic vegetable consumption among Generation X consumers. Targeted marketing strategies that emphasize the health benefits of organic produce and leverage social reinforcement can effectively enhance purchase intention.

Predictors of intention to use contraceptives among married and cohabiting women in Ghana: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundContraceptive use is a cost-effective intervention for reducing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections and their negative consequences. It is vital to increase contraceptive use among women to improve their reproductive health outcomes. This study examines the factors associated with contraceptive use intention among married and cohabiting women in Ghana.MethodsWe analysed data from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey. A total of 5,846 married and cohabiting women were included in the study. A multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was used to examine the factors associated with the intention to use contraceptives. The regression results were presented using an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).ResultsThe proportion of intention to use contraceptives among married and cohabiting women was 33.0% [31.1, 35.0]. Compared to women living in the Greater Accra, those living in Central (aOR = 1.69; 95% CI = 1.06, 2.69), Bono East (aOR = 1.63; 95% CI = 1.02, 2.61), Oti (aOR = 2.68; 95% CI = 1.63, 4.40), and Upper West Regions (aOR = 4.48; 95% CI = 2.68, 7.48) were more likely to have contraceptive use intention. The odds of intention to use contraceptives increased with increasing parity, with the highest odds among women with four or more births (aOR = 2.41; 95% CI: 1.66, 3.51). The intention to use contraceptives decreased with increasing age, with the lowest odds among those aged 45–49 (aOR = 0.04, 95% CI = 0.25, 0.07). Women with no education (aOR = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.28, 0.63), primary education (aOR = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.37, 0.86), and secondary education (aOR = 0.65, 95% CI = 0.45, 0.92) had lower odds of intention to use contraceptives compared to those with higher education. Married women (aOR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.49, 0.76) had lower odds of contraceptive use intention relative to cohabiting women.ConclusionOur study revealed a low contraceptive use intention among women, signalling a barrier in access to family planning services in the country. Various factors, including age, region, marital status, parity, and educational level play a role in determining the intention to use contraceptives. These findings underscore the importance of implementing policy changes and enhancing existing programmes to improve the availability of information, contraceptive education, and family planning services, especially for younger women, those living in rural areas, and those with lower levels of education. Additionally, it is vital to address socio-cultural barriers and empower women to address the factors associated with intention to use contraceptives.

Enhancing intention prediction and interpretability in service robots with LLM and KG

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has significantly expanded the role of service robots in everyday life. This expansion necessitates the accurate recognition and prediction of human intentions to provide timely and appropriate services. However, existing methods often struggle to perform effectively in complex and unstructured environments. To address this challenge, we propose the Large language model and Knowledge graph based Intention Recognition Framework (LKIRF), which combines large language model (LLM) with knowledge graphs (KG) to enhance the intention recognition capabilities of service robots. Our approach constructs an offline KG from human motion and environmental data and builds an online reasoning graph through real-time interaction, utilizing LLM for interpretation. Experimental results indicate that compared to traditional methods, LKIRF not only improves prediction accuracy across various scenarios but also enhances the transparency and interpretability of the intention reasoning process.

Factors Influencing Professional Help-Seeking Intentions for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Among Female University Students in Eswatini.

To investigate the prevalence of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) among female college students, identify factors influencing intention to seek professional help among SGBV survivors, and compare help-seeking determinants among survivors based on their prior utilization of healthcare services. A cross-sectional online survey was employed among female students aged 18-24 years from two universities in Eswatini. A total of 271 female college students were recruited to assess SGBV experience, attitudes, social norms, perceived control, help-seeking intention, and other factors not originally included in the theory of planned behavior. Data analyses utilized descriptive statistics, comparative analyses, and multiple regression methods. Among the participants, 73.1% reported experiencing one or more forms of SGBV, while only 43.4% sought professional help through health services. Help-seeking intentions of survivors were significantly associated with positive attitudes, subjective norms, and marital status, collectively explaining 66% of the variance. In subgroup analyses, the subjective norm and attitude emerged as the most robust predictors of help-seeking intentions. The results revealed a high prevalence of SGBV and a concerning trend of low help-seeking behavior, with attitudes and subjective norms emerging as the most influential factors shaping intention. These results provide valuable insights for designing theory-driven and culturally sensitive public health nursing interventions and educational programs aimed at effectively supporting SGBV survivors.

Behavioural intentions towards use of digital video consultations in primary care: a survey study on physicians’, nurses’ and psychologists’ perceptions in Swedish primary care

ObjectivesThe study aimed to describe the experiences of physicians, nurses and psychologists employed in primary care in using digital video consultations. The second objective was to study the association between...

Investigating pedestrians’ red light running intentions at urban intersections in different traffic Environments: A scenario-based analysis guided by theoretical frameworks

Pedestrian risky behaviors are one of the contributing factors to crashes involving pedestrians. Therefore, it is crucial to comprehend the mechanisms by which pedestrians interact with many influential components in the traffic environment. This study aimed to evaluate pedestrians’ red light running intentions and related factors under different traffic flow scenarios, including straight traffic flow, right-turning traffic flow, and left-turning traffic flow. A theoretical approach based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the prototype willingness model (PWM) was employed. Data were collected from an online survey of 2250 participants in Tehran, Iran. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to identify the significant factors that explain intentions. All models successfully explained the behavioral intention for red light running violation; however, the findings revealed that the integrated model was the best-performing model to represent violation and, thus, was selected for interpreting the results and drawing relevant conclusions. Different traffic flow scenarios had varied effects on violation intentions for individual characteristics and model constructs. Previous crash experiences and driving-related background variables emerged to impact pedestrian violation intention across three scenarios. The findings also suggested that the rational constructs (attitude, perceived behavioral control, and facilitating conditions) had a more robust impact on violation intention compared to reactive constructs (prototype similarity, prototype favorability), with facilitating conditions being the strongest predictor of the model, followed by attitudes toward violation as a significant predictor of intention for red light violation. According to the results, the mechanism of risk-taking varies depending on the direction of the traffic flow. Higher risk was associated with the violation at the intersections with straight traffic flow compared to the intersections with turning traffic flow. Based on the findings of this study, several implications, including interventions focusing on individuals’ transportation safety attitudes, countermeasures to increase the risk perception of pedestrians toward turning vehicles, and countermeasures regarding the use of mobile phones while walking for the context of this study were proposed.

Long Short Observation-driven Prediction Network for pedestrian crossing intention prediction with momentary observation

Pedestrian crossing intention prediction aims to predict whether the pedestrian will cross the road, which is crucial for the decision-making of intelligent vehicles and ensuring traffic safety. Existing methods just rely on long-term observation and rarely consider it challenging to obtain sufficiently long and precise observation in real-world scenarios. Focus on momentary observation, which only contains two frames of the preceding and current time, we propose a novel Long Short Observation-driven Prediction Network (LSOP-Net). LSOP-Net comprises two critical components, the Momentary Observation feature Extraction Module (MOE-Module) and the Multimodal Long-Short-term feature Fusion Module (MLSFusion). Utilizing a hybrid training strategy and an external long-term feature pool, the MOE-Module is proposed to extract features with long-term patterns from momentary observations, which effectively mitigates feature deficiency arising from momentary observations. Based on a feature selection fusion mechanism, the MLSFusion is proposed to explicitly model the importance relationship between various modalities’ long-short-term features and the output, which adaptively fuses the long-short-term features from various modalities. Experimental results on the JAAD and PIE datasets demonstrate that our approach achieves superior performance in pedestrian crossing intention prediction with momentary observation.

Predicting factors for social oocyte cryopreservation intention among unmarried Korean women

In 2023, the average age of Korean women for the first marriage and giving birth was reported to 31.45 and 33.6, respectively. Due to the late marriage, the number of patients undergoing infertility treatment per 100,000 in Korea increased by 16.9% over the past five years to 27.3. Recently, interest in social oocyte cryopreservation (SOC) has been growing in Korea as a strategy to address the low birth rate. This study is descriptive research to determine the influence of unmarried women's knowledge of fertility preservation, tendency toward late marriage, and awareness of fertility preservation on intention to SOC. This study aims to identify predictors of unmarried women's intention to SOC. Data were collected from July 20 to 26, 2024, through a online self-reported survey from unmarried women in their 20s to 40s. 234 copies were collected, but 211 copies were used for the analysis after excluding 23 insincere responses. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis and logistic regression analysis using the SPSS/PC 29.0 program. In this study, 41.7% of unmarried women intended to SOC, while 58.3% did not. In addition, the intention to SOC was higher when they wanted children (p=.041, exp(B)=2.35), were aware of SOC (p=.015, exp(B)=2.98), and had a high awareness of fertility preservation (p<0.001, exp(B)=1.47). But the higher the tendency to marry late (p=.044, exp(B)=.92), the lower the intention to SOC. The findings can serve as foundational data to increase social awareness of SOC for unmarried women and to help develop supportive policies.

Application of the Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to a Robotic Golf Caddy: Health Consciousness as a Moderator

The COVID-19 pandemic not only accelerated the spread of contactless robot services but also revitalized the golf industry. These changes have expedited the adoption of robot caddies, making it necessary to conduct research on golfers’ acceptance of robot caddies. This study, thus, intended to investigate the importance of the extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) in the framework of robotic golf caddies and examined health consciousness as a moderator. An online survey was conducted with South Korean golfers, and a total of 391 responses were analyzed. The data analysis results indicated that all five dimensions of the extended UTAUT have a positive impact on attitude. Also, attitude is a significant predictor of both intentions to use and word-of-mouth intentions. Lastly, this study discovered that the moderating effect of health consciousness on the correlation between performance expectancy and attitude was significant.

Help-seeking intentions and depression treatment beliefs amongst Sri Lankan Australians: A survey following a mental health literacy framework.

There is evidence that Asian migrants in Australia may be relatively reluctant to seek professional help for depression. Reluctance may be related to poor mental health literacy, including limited knowledge of help-seeking options and treatments, and a preference to seek help from informal networks. This study investigated Sri Lankan Australians' knowledge about managing depression by examining their hypothetical help-seeking intentions and perceptions about interventions and help-providers' helpfulness. Following Jorm's mental health literacy framework, participants (N = 374) were presented with a vignette of a Sri Lankan Australian exhibiting symptomatology consistent with Major Depressive Disorder, and asked to indicate their intentions to seek help by responding to the question: "If you had Mr Silva's problem, what would you do?". Participants also rated the likely helpfulness of various professional and informal helpers and interventions in addressing a problem akin to Mr Silva's. Participants reported being likely to seek help from GPs (35.8%), psychologists (25.7%) and friends (24.3%). Additionally, those who intended to seek informal help were significantly less likely to seek professional help, and vice versa. Furthermore, psychologists (94.1%), counsellors (93.3%), close friends (92.5%) and compatriots (91.4%) were most frequently categorised as helpful. Given participants' high endorsement of psychiatric treatment, psychological treatment, and self-help strategies such as engaging in enjoyable activities, it would be helpful for clinicians to emphasise the benefits of these interventions for managing depression. Additionally, recognising some participants' inclination towards religious practices and helpers, clinicians can consider integrating these help-seeking behaviours into therapeutic approaches. Future research is warranted to examine the predictors of help-seeking intentions.

Exploring Acceptance of Agro-Biomass as Innovative Solution for Heating in Rural Areas in Romania

This paper aims to examine what can predict the adoption of agro-biomass as an innovative heating solution in rural areas. It explores the social acceptance of agro-biomass such as agriculture byproducts for heating in a rural context. The objectives are threefold: (1) to examine if there is a causal relationship between awareness and knowledge of agro-biomass applications for heating and intention to adopt this solution; (2) to investigate the extent to which perceived local drivers as well as barriers associated with agro-biomass utilization influence the intention to adopt this heating solution; and (3) to determine if knowledge about agro-biomass energy use, as well as political barriers to agro-biomass adoption for heating, play a mediating and/or moderating role in the established causal relationships. This paper uses primary data collected from rural residents located in different geographic areas in Romania. The 673 valid responses were analysed through multiple regression and mediation and moderation tests. The results confirm that awareness, knowledge, and perception of local drivers and of political barriers are positive predictors of intention to adopt agro-biomass as an innovative solution for heating. They also confirm the mediating role of knowledge and the moderating role of political barriers in the established relationships.

Understanding the consumer purchase behaviour towards green electronic products: using insight from the theory of planned behaviour

PurposeThis research investigation aims to explore the factors that affect purchasing behaviour among consumers in India in the context of green electronic products with the aid of the extended theory of planned behaviour (TPB) by incorporating two additional constructs, namely environmental concern and ethical obligation.Design/methodology/approachThe current research adopted a quantitative methodology, utilising a survey (questionnaire) to gather data from respondents residing in Delhi-NCR, India. A convenience sampling technique was used to select these respondents. Both online and offline modes were used to collect the data. Moreover, to evaluate the theoretical foundation of the investigation, the researchers employed PLS-SEM (partial least square structural equation modelling) on 346 useable samples.FindingsThe outcome reveals that attitude, subjective norm and perceived behaviour control (PBC) are significant predictors, supplementary constructs such as environmental concern are not significant predictors, whereas ethical obligation is a substantial predictor of purchase intention. Consumer purchase behaviour, in turn, is influenced by consumer purchase intention.Practical implicationsThe outcome of this research could help the country’s legislators formulate policies and programs related to current environmental problems faced by our planet. Marketers could understand the factors that drive consumers' purchasing behaviour towards green electronic products and design effective marketing strategies accordingly. Thus, by enhancing the company’s green image, marketers of green products may potentially increase future purchases, all of which contribute to solving worldwide environmental problems.Originality/valueThis research confirms the usefulness of TPB in understanding Indian consumers' purchasing intention and behaviour towards green electronic products. It further extends the TPB by showing that new components, environmental concerns and ethical obligations influence Indian consumers' purchasing intentions and behaviour. Moreover, prior studies mostly used both additional constructs for green products. Current research used specific types of green products, i.e. green electronic products, as very few studies are available on these products that apply TPB, which makes this study novel. In contrast to previous research that primarily examined purchase intention, this study takes a further step by investigating the connection between intentions and consumers' purchase behaviour. It establishes intention as a precursor to behaviour, specifically towards green electronic products. Additionally, this study introduces new constructs and explores the Indian context, significantly contributing to the existing literature.

Understanding the key driver of e-government services continuance usage intention: An integrated model of Expectation Confirmation Model and Technology Acceptance Model

Continuous usage is crucial for ensuring the longevity of technological advancements. The success of e-government is contingent upon its ongoing use, rather than its initial acceptance. Nevertheless, there has been a dearth of scholarly research on the ongoing use of e-government services. The objective of this study was to identify the primary factors that influences the continued use of e-government services in Indonesia. The research model was created by integrating both Expectation Confirmation Model and Technology Acceptance Model, two theories that are frequently employed in the adoption of technology. The data was obtained by administering an online survey to 217 Indonesian citizens who had previously utilized the Online Citizen Aspiration and Complaints Service (LAPOR) e-Government services. The results indicate that perceived ease of use had a substantial impact on citizen satisfaction and perceived usefulness. In contrast to previous research conducted in the context of e-Government, it was found that perceived usefulness did not have a significant correlation with the intention to continue using the system. The most significant predictor of continued intention to use was citizen satisfaction. Surprisingly, satisfaction was more significantly influenced by perceived ease of use than perceived usefulness. The implications of these findings are elaborated upon.

The moral roots of household waste-sorting attitudes and intentions in China

Previous environmental research used a general conceptualization of moral norms (e.g., it is my moral obligation to recycle) without specifying the exact moral underpinning of such a conceptualization. This analysis examined how five basic moral foundations (i.e., harm, fairness, ingroup loyalty, authority, and purity) were associated with Chinese residents’ waste-sorting attitudes and intentions. This analysis used data from a cross-sectional online survey of 459 Chinese residents conducted in 2021. The results revealed that value-expressive attitudes were a fairly strong predictor of waste-sorting intentions, whereas attitudes about inconvenience and time were a weak predictor. Further analysis of direct and total relationships revealed that the moral foundations of ingroup loyalty and authority were the primary moral foundations for the Chinese participants; the effects were both direct and mediated by the value-expressive attitudes. Using detailed attitudinal and moral foundations can provide explanatory adequacy and specificity for environmental research and education efforts.

Perceived utilitarian and hedonic values: Understanding Chinese consumers' street food purchase intentions

This study proposed an extended model of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to elucidate the factors driving Chinese consumers' intentions to purchase street food. A survey of 1,122 Chinese consumers was conducted, and the data were analyzed using structural equation modeling and mediation effect tests. The findings demonstrate a substantial increase in the explanatory power of the extended TPB model, reaching 70.0%, thereby underscoring its predictive validity for street food purchase intentions. Notably, perceived utilitarian value emerged as the dominant predictor of purchase intentions, followed by purchase attitudes and perceived hedonic value. These results have significant implications for street food vendors, particularly in developing countries like China, where prioritizing perceived values and emphasizing functional attributes, such as rapid service and competitive pricing. As a whole, the model proposed in the current study can be safely used to predict consumer purchase intentions towards street food and the findings can guide Chinese food street vendors to develop target marketing strategies.

The impact of job stress on job satisfaction and turnover intentions among bank employees during the COVID-19 pandemic

ObjectiveThe main objective of this study is to explore the relationships among job stress, job satisfaction, and turnover intentions among bank employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on variations across different demographic characteristics.MethodsA cross-sectional design was employed, and data were collected from 501 bank employees using the Job Stress Questionnaire (JSQ), the Simplified Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), and the Intention to Leave Scale (ILS). Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analyses were used to test the research hypotheses.ResultsThe findings show that job stress is significantly negatively correlated with job satisfaction and positively correlated with turnover intention. Interpersonal relationship stress emerged as the strongest predictor of turnover intention, while job autonomy stress significantly influenced job satisfaction. Demographic factors, including age, income, and education level, moderated these relationships, with younger, higher-income, and more educated employees reporting lower stress and higher satisfaction. Employees with dependents reported higher stress levels, lower job satisfaction, and greater turnover intentions compared to those without dependents.ConclusionThis study underscores the importance of managing workplace stress and enhancing job satisfaction to reduce turnover intention, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions focused on improving interpersonal relationships and providing targeted support for older and lower-income employees are recommended to mitigate stress and improve retention rates.

Patterns and predictors of help-seeking intentions for suicidal ideation compared to other health conditions among rural Chinese adults

Psychological help-seeking for suicidal ideation is a critical aspect of effective suicide prevention. Past research has documented low help-seeking amongst rural residents in China. This study investigates the patterns and predictors of help-seeking intentions for suicidal ideation versus mental (depression) and physical (heart disease) health conditions among Chinese rural residents using General Help-Seeking Questionnaire Vignette version. A total of 143 rural participants from sixteen villages in Hubei province of China completed the survey via home-visiting interviews. Results revealed a general trend that the help-seeking intentions decreased as the helping sources shifted from close others (spouses, family, etc.) to professional helpers and online sources. Additionally, rural residents with higher educational levels, high self-efficacy, and more severe suicide ideations were more willing to seek help; and suicide literacy was found to be negatively associated with help-seeking intentions. The implications of the research findings are discussed.

A game-based decision-making method for multi-ship collaborative collision avoidance reflecting risk attitudes in open waters

To accurately reflect risk attitudes towards ship intentions in multi-ship encounters, this paper develops a novel two-stage collaborative collision avoidance decision-making (CADM) model by incorporating intention prediction and real-time decision-making. We acquire prior knowledge of risk attitudes by analyzing Automatic Identification System (AIS) data and further estimate the probability distributions of encountering ship's risk attitude using Bayesian reasoning. By treating collision avoidance procedure as a static game with incomplete information, a predictive model for collision avoidance intentions is developed by taking account into risk attitude probabilities. Real-time decisions are then implemented according to different stages, and a collaborative CADM model is established by a game-decision cycle. Finally, a multi-ship encounter scenario is simulated under all combinations of risk attitudes, and the results are compared with those obtained under complete information. The results demonstrate that the proposed model can formulate avoidance actions that meet safety requirements under all combinations of risk attitudes. Further comparison with complete information proves the effectiveness of the risk attitude probability model, which is conducive to improving the decision-making flexibility and reducing complexity. The research findings enhance the collaborative decision-making, contributing to the development of autonomous navigation in open waters.

Assessing Vaccine Intentions, Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Trust: A Cross-Sectional Study on Perceptions of Monkeypox Vaccination and Public Health Risk Awareness in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.

Introduction The global emergence of monkeypox has heightened public health concerns, particularly in regions with limited vaccine uptake. In Nigeria, understanding the factors influencing vaccination intentions is essential for developing effective public health strategies. Despite vaccine availability, hesitancy and varying degrees of acceptance persist, driven by factors such as self-efficacy, vaccine trust, and overall attitudes toward vaccination. Previous research highlights the importance of these factors in shaping health behaviors, particularly in vulnerable populations. In Benue State, where distinct health challenges affect key demographic groups such as people living with human immunodeficiency virus(PLHIV) and men who have sex with men (MSM), addressing vaccination intentions is critical for public health efforts. Objectives The objective was to assess the intention to receive the monkeypox vaccine, self-assessed knowledge levels, self-efficacy, and risk perception among the PLHIV, MSM, and the healthcare populationin Benue State, Nigeria. Additionally, the study aimed to evaluate public trust in vaccines and health authorities and to understand how these factors influence attitudes toward vaccination and overall perceptions of monkeypox-related health risks. Methodology A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 377 participants in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, focusing onPLHIV, MSM, and healthcare workers. Participants were recruited using a snowball sampling technique, which leveraged social media platforms (WhatsApp, Facebook, and Telegram) and the Federal Medical Center in Makurdi. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire designed to assess self-efficacy, trust in vaccines, vaccination attitudes, and prior vaccination experiences. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 25.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the characteristics of the study population. Bivariate analyses, including chi-square tests and independent t-tests, were employed to explore the relationships between socio-demographic characteristics and vaccination intentions. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05 for all analyses. Results The study revealed a significant positive relationship between self-efficacy and vaccination intention (p = 0.001). Trust in vaccinations and health authorities was also found to be a significant predictor of vaccination intention (p < 0.05). Furthermore, participants who had previously received the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine were more likely to express intention to receive the monkeypox vaccine (p = 0.000). However, the perception that the threat of monkeypox was exaggerated did not significantly impact vaccination intention (p = 0.4). Conclusion This study highlights the critical role of self-efficacy, trust in vaccines, and prior vaccination experiences in shaping the intention to receive the monkeypox vaccine in Benue State, Nigeria. The findings suggest that public health policies should prioritize enhancing trust in vaccines and health authorities, as well as boosting self-efficacy, to improve vaccination uptake. Addressing these factors may lead to more effective public health interventions against monkeypox and other infectious diseases.

Predictors of investment intention in real estate: Extending the theory of planned behavior

This paper explores the factors affecting the investment intention of individual real estate investors utilizing the extended theory of planned behavior. With the help of self-administered questionnaire, data from 366 individual investors from India was collected. This data was analysed using two-step structural equation modelling. While significant direct effect of attitude, external influence, financial self-efficacy and perceived financial return was found, interpersonal influence, perceived financial risk, facilitating conditions and financial awareness had no significant direct impact on investment intention. Upon checking the mediating effect of attitude on the factors, all factors influenced investment intention through attitude except facilitating condition and financial awareness. It was also observed that attitude stands out as the most important aspect due to strongest influence on intention directly and also providing mediation to all variables except two. The study guides policymakers and investment institutions to develop strategies and utilize resources in a direction that can bring out a positive outcome by strengthening real estate investors’ investment intentions. It brings out the fact that financial confidence should be boosted by enabling investors to handle and manage their finances which can bring in a positive attitude for investing.