Role of motivation in the return of blood donors: mediating roles of the socio-cognitive variables of the theory of planned behavior

Wafa M’Sallem ()
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Wafa M’Sallem: IHEC, University of Sousse

International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing, 2022, vol. 19, issue 1, No 8, 153-166

Abstract: Abstract The starting point of this study is based on a ground observation in Tunisia: The unsustainable blood donations and the shortage of clinical blood in some periods of the year (i.e. holidays; covid-19). This observation is also avowed in over the world. The present study extends the theory of planned behavior (TPB) by incorporating relevant variables from Self-determination Theory (SDT). The latter suggests that individuals persist with a behavior when they are internally motivated than externally motivated. Online survey was administrated to assess TPB constructs (attitudes, social norms, perceived behavioral control (PBC), personal moral) and two of SDT factors (autonomous and controlled). 321 donors responded to the questionnaire. Results revealed that effects of autonomous and controlled motivation on behavioral intention were mediated by attitude, PBC as well as moral norms. This paper proposes practical recommendations to social marketing designers to better retain blood donors.

Keywords: Blood donation; TPB; Self-determination theory; Behavioral intention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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