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Table 2 Descriptive statistics of all variables related to the augmented model of planned behavior

From: Applying the theory of planned behavior to self-report dental attendance in Norwegian adults through structural equation modelling approach

 

Mean

SD

Min

Max

Theoretical range

Intention

 I intend to attend dentist regularly (Q31_1)

4.3

1.0

1

5

Low-high

 I have made a decision to attend (Q31_2)

4.2

1.1

1

5

Low-high

Attitudes

To attend dentist regularly is:

 ---reasonable (Q31_4)

4.7

0.7

1

5

Negative-positive

 --necessary (Q31_6)

4.3

1.0

1

5

Negative-positive

 -economic burden (Q31_5)

2.4

1.3

1

5

Negative-positive

 Intolerable Q31_3

4.2

1.1

1

5

Negative-positive

Subjective norm

 My parents want me to attend regularly (Q31_7)

4.0

1.1

1

5

Low-high

 My partner want me to attend regularly (Q31_8)

3.9

1.1

1

5

Low-high

 My dentist want me to attend regularly (Q31_9)

4.4

0.9

1

5

Low-high

Descriptive norm

 My friends attend regularly (Q31_12)

3.4

1.0

1

5

Low-high

 My parents attend regularly (Q31_13)

3.9

1.1

1

5

Low-high

Perceived control

 It’s up to me to attend regularly (Q31_10)

4.5

0.8

1

5

Low-high

 I am capable to attend regularly (Q31_11)

4.4

1.0

1

5

Low-high

Action planning

 I have made a detailed plan regarding--------

     

 When attending (Q31_14)

2.0

1.2

1

5

Low-high

 Where attending (Q31_15)

2.2

1.4

1

5

Low -high

 How attending (Q31_16)

2.0

1.3

1

5

Low-high