The relationship between planned behavior family factors and intention to study abroad: A survey in Vietnam

Nguyen Anh Nguyet

doi:10.21744/lingcure.v5nS4.1972

Authors

Nguyen Anh Nguyet
phuonghuutung@gmail.com
Journal of Home Affairs Science, Hanoi University of Home Affairs, Vietnam

Keywords:

family relationship cohesion, intention, student, study abroad, theory of planned behavior, university, Vietnam

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between planned behaviour, i.e. attitude towards behaviour, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control and coherence towards intention to enrich the literature - Vietnamese students studying abroad at university. In addition, the study also explores the factors related to family cohesion to the intention of Vietnamese students to study abroad. This study was conducted through a cross-sectional survey using a targeted sampling technique (n=350). The SEM model was used to test the hypotheses. The SEM model proved that: The decisive factor affects the intention to study abroad with the coefficient of Regression Weight = 0.222. The subjective norm factor (norm) affects the intent variable with the coefficient of Regression Weight = 0.138; The behavioural intention control factor affects the intent factor with Regression Weights = 0.276; The factor through family cohesion (cohesion) affects the intent factor with Regression Weights = 0.159. The conclusions of this study provide valuable data for study abroad managers, universities, study abroad consulting service providers and families who want to invest in their children to study abroad.

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