One hundred thirty-four introductory psychology students participated in a longitudinal study of seat belt usage. The model of Fishbein and Ajzen was tested, as was the construct of habit within this context. Multiple regression analyses supported the basic Fishbein and Ajzen model predictions. Attitudes and subjective norms predicted intentions, which in turn predicted behaviour. Furthermore, habit predicted behaviour better than intention. The following nonspurious relationships were observed in cross-lagged panel correlation tests: influence from subjective norm to intention, influence from intention to attitude, influence from attitude to subjective norm, influence from behaviour to habit, and, of course, influence from attitude to behaviour. Discussion included further consideration of the Fishbein and Ajzen model, social adaptation theory, and implications for seat belt usage. (A)
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