Young People Decision in Selection of Higher Education Institution: Theory of Planned Behavior Perspective

Abstract

This paper aims to examine relationship of intention behaviour, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control in Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) perspective. The study adopted a survey to collect data among 400 HEI students. The findings show that there is a significant relationship between intention behavior and perceived behavior control with selection to IPT, while subjective norm have no significant relationship. Apart from that, this study confirm that intention behaviour and perceived behavior control contribute strong predictor to young people decision in selection of HEI. This study contributes new idea of TPB perspective and young people decision in selection of HEI.

Authors and Affiliations

Siti Nurshahidah Binti Sah Allam, Mohd Sufiean Hassan, Abdul Rauf Hj. Ridzuan, Rosilawati Sultan Mohideen, Siti Nur Farrah Faadiah Ab. Ghani, Khurul Ain Mahasan

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  • EP ID EP573349
  • DOI 10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i11/4890
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Siti Nurshahidah Binti Sah Allam, Mohd Sufiean Hassan, Abdul Rauf Hj. Ridzuan, Rosilawati Sultan Mohideen, Siti Nur Farrah Faadiah Ab. Ghani, Khurul Ain Mahasan (2018). Young People Decision in Selection of Higher Education Institution: Theory of Planned Behavior Perspective. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(11), 138-150. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-573349