Conference poster
Influence of knowledge about genetic predisposition to Type II diabetes on health intentions: A modified theory of planned behaviour
Australian Psychological Society (APS) Annual Conference, 44th (Darwin, Australia, 30-Sep-2009–04-Oct-2009)
Australian Psychological Society Ltd.
2009
Abstract
Influence of knowledge about genetic predisposition to Type II diabetes on health intentions: A modified theory of planned behaviourApproximately 700,000 Australians suffer from diabetes, nearly 83% of whom are diagnosed with insulin resistant, or Type II, diabetes. Genetics is one cause of the disease; however, adoption of a healthy lifestyle can help with its prevention and management. This research applied a modified theory of planned behaviour (TPB) to investigate the influence of prior knowledge about a predisposition to Type II diabetes on intentions to engage in a healthy lifestyle. The study also investigated the influences of prior knowledge of predisposition to Type II diabetes on the various components within the traditional TPB model. Results of path model using structural equation modelling supported the paths of the traditional TPB model. Results also indicated that knowledge of a predisposition to Type II diabetes directly increased intentions to engage in a healthy lifestyle. However, knowledge also indirectly reduced intentions to engage in healthy behaviours through one‟s perceived capacity to engage in, and one‟s unpleasant attitudes towards engaging in, healthy behaviours. Therefore, prior knowledge of genetic disposition to Type II diabetes is both a blessing and a curse where healthy lifestyle intentions are concerned.
Details
- Title
- Influence of knowledge about genetic predisposition to Type II diabetes on health intentions: A modified theory of planned behaviour
- Authors
- I Hawkins (Author)Graham Davidson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Conference details
- Australian Psychological Society (APS) Annual Conference, 44th (Darwin, Australia, 30-Sep-2009–04-Oct-2009)
- Publisher
- Australian Psychological Society Ltd.
- Date published
- 2009
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449887702621
- Output Type
- Conference poster
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