Exploring the relationship between planned behavior and self-determination theory on health-seeking behavior among
1Wellstar School of Nursing, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, USA.
Abstract:
This study aimed to examine the relationship between planned behavior and self-determination theory in predicting health-seeking behavior among older adults with hearing impairment. A total of 103 participants aged 60 years and above completed a self-administered questionnaire that measured variables related to health-seeking intention, knowledge competence, relatedness, attitudes, stigma, and perceived competence and autonomy. The results of the study indicated that both the planned behavior and self-determination theory models significantly predicted health-seeking intention and behavior among older adults with hearing impairment. Higher knowledge competence, relatedness, positive attitudes, and perceived competence and autonomy were found to be significant predictors of health-seeking intention and behavior. The findings of this study suggest that interventions aimed at increasing knowledge competence, relatedness, positive attitudes, and perceived competence and autonomy may be effective in promoting hearing health-seeking behavior among older adults with hearing impairment. Future research may further explore the role of these variables in predicting health-seeking behavior and the effectiveness of interventions in promoting hearing health in this population. Clinical practitioners and healthcare professionals may benefit from these findings in designing targeted interventions for this population.
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