Protecting children from COVID-19: examining U.S. parents motivation and behaviour using an integrated model of self-determination theory and the theory of planned behaviour.
Alison W L WanMartin S HaggerChun-Qing ZhangJoan S K ChungKerry LeeAlfredo BautistaDerwin King Chung ChanPublished in: Psychology & health (2022)
The integrated model of SDT and the TPB appeared to be applicable to the explanation of COVID-19 prevention among the U.S. parents. Longitudinal data showed that a psychological need supportive social environment was related to favourable motivation, social cognition beliefs, intention and behavioural adherence to the preventive behaviours of parents protecting their young children from COVID-19.