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Table 3 Correlation coefficients (Pearson R) of intentions, direct and indirect measures

From: Assessing predictors of intention to prescribe sick leave among primary care physicians using the theory of planned behaviour

 

Population (n = 271) Correlation coefficient (Pearson R)

Direct measures

Intentions

ATT1

ATT2

SN

PBC

Direct measures

     

 Direct attitude (ATT1)

0.32a

   

 Direct attitude (ATT2)

0.17a

  

 Direct subjective norm (SN)

0.20a

0.04

−0.10

 

 Direct perceived behavioural control (PBC)

−0.08

0.02

−0.02

−0.14b

Indirect measures

     

 Indirect attitude (ATT)

0.21a

0.30a

0.22a

  

 Indirect subjective norm (SN)

0.25a

  

0.15b

 

Indirect perceived behavioural control (PBC)

−0.11

   

−0.21a

  1. aCorrelation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed)
  2. bCorrelation is significant at the 0.05 level (2-tailed)