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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
Notes
- Abstract:
- The current study aimed to expand Ajzen’s (1991) theory of planned behavior by adding the construct of economic locus of control to predict credit card debt in college students. Ninety-six participants (65 women) completed an online survey measuring attitudes toward credit, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and economic locus of control. Analysis revealed that attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control successfully predicted students’ intention to use credit cards. Nevertheless, economic locus of control failed to predict intention. Furthermore, perceived behavioral control successfully predicted reported amount of credit card debt. This information may be incorporated into the development of financial literacy programs that target changing students’ attitudes toward credit and increasing students’ perceived control over credit card usage.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2009.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 37-41).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Brian P. Kennedy. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- HG179 .K46 2009_KennedyBrianP ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- HG179 .K46 2009 ( lcc )
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