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Journal of Applied Social Psychology

ISSN 0021-9029

2 papers in the library · 163 citations · publishing 2003-2023

Papers

Applying an Extended Version of the Theory of Planned Behavior to Illicit Drug Use Among Students1

Journal of Applied Social Psychology August 1, 2003 Brian Mcmillan, Mark Conner 163 citations

The theory of planned behavior (TPB) predicted intentions to use and actual use of LSD, amphetamine, cannabis, and ecstasy over six months among 461 students. The TPB explained about 49% of the variance in intentions and 45% in behavior. Descriptive norms added to the prediction of intentions for all four drugs, while moral norms further predicted cannabis intentions. Attitude variability weakened or strengthened the link between attitudes and intentions for LSD and ecstasy. Attitudes also influenced how strongly perceived behavioral control affected intentions for all drugs. Perceived behavioral control moderated the intention-behavior link for each drug, showing that the TPB's relationships depend on other factors.

DOI: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.2003.tb01968.x (opens in new tab) Illicit drug Social psychology

The effect of a 7‐day intensive Buddhist meditation on existential isolation, interpersonal isolation, and compassion among South Koreans

Journal of Applied Social Psychology September 1, 2023 Young Chin Park, Elizabeth C. Pinel

An intensive 7-day silent Zen meditation retreat reduced feelings of existential isolation and increased compassion focused on others, compared with a week-long vacation. In two studies, one with 65 Korean participants (35 meditators, 30 vacationers) and a replication with 75 TempleStay participants, the reduction in existential isolation statistically explained the rise in other-focused compassion. The findings suggest that intensive meditation practice may alleviate existential isolation and promote prosocial behavior.

DOI: 10.1111/jasp.12974 (opens in new tab)