In sum, the theory of planned behavior is a theory used to predict and understand behaviors. It posits that behaviors are immediately determined by behavioral intentions, which in turn are determined by a combination of three factors: attitude toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

Behavioral control refers to facts that show whether there is a right to direct or control how the worker does the work. A worker is an employee when the business has the right to direct and control the worker. The behavioral control factors fall into the categories of: Type of instructions given.

The TPB posits that attitude toward the behavior, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control influence behavioral intention. Attitude consists of behavioral beliefs and outcome evaluations. Subjective norm is the third construct which is a social pressure to perform or not to perform a given behavior.

The Theory of Reasoned Action is used to explain and predict behavior based on attitudes, norms and intentions. That’s where the Theory of Planned Behavior introduces control beliefs, perceived power which leads to perceived control, then intention to perform the behavior, after which then the behavior occurs.

Behavioral intention and behavior Behavioral intention: an indication of an individual’s readiness to perform a given behavior. It is assumed to be an immediate antecedent of behavior.

action with a third constructed added called perceived behavior control. According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, the perception of control is based on an intersection of factors internal to the person making the decision and their cognitive evaluation of those internal factors.

Norms are attitudes and behaviors that are considered normal, typical, or average, and they determine others’ approval or disapproval of the behavior.