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Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 12, No. 5, 805-817 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105307080615
© 2007 SAGE Publications

Evidence That Theory of Planned Behaviour Variables Mediate the Effects of Socio-demographic Variables on Homeless People's Participation in Service Programmes

Julie Christian

University of Birmingham, UK, J.N.Christian{at}bham.ac.uk

Christopher J. Armitage

University of Sheffield, UK

Dominic Abrams

University of Kent at Canterbury, UK

This article reports findings from two studies (N = 88, N = 100) using Ajzen's theory of planned behaviour (TPB) to predict homeless people's uptake of service programmes. Study 1 was conducted with an opportunity sample whereas Study 2 employed a representative sample. Both studies provide support for the application of the TPB, and demonstrate that the effects of demographic characteristics on behaviour were mediated by TPB variables. The discussion focuses on the role of attitudinal and normative components in actual behaviour, and on the potential role of social normative processes and stigmatization in homeless people's uptake of services.

Key Words: homelessness • interventions • theory of planned behaviour


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