Abstract
Ajzen’s (1991) theory of planned behavior (TPB) has been used to explain and
predict behaviors from food consumption to academic performance. In the
current study, we examined whether an TPB-inspired model may be used to
explain youth mentoring behavior using structural models. We additionally
examined whether attitudes toward diversity may be considered a mediating
variable in an individual’s youth mentoring behavior. A sample consisting of
mainly freshmen and sophomores (N = 411) at a large, public research intensive
university in the Southwest participated in the study. Findings indicate that
a model as inspired by TPB may explain youth mentoring behavior and
subsequently be used to develop better mentoring relationships.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 365-379 |
Journal | International Journal of Adolescence and Youth |
State | Published - 2010 |