Towards Agriculture as Career: Predicting Students' Participation in the Agricultural Sector Using an Extended Model of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Autor/inn/en	Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab; Krauss, Steven Eric; D'Silva, Jeffrey Lawrence; Tiraieyari, Neda; Ismail, Ismi Arif; Dahalan, Dzuhailmi
Titel	Towards Agriculture as Career: Predicting Students' Participation in the Agricultural Sector Using an Extended Model of the Theory of Planned Behavior
Quelle	In: Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 28 (2022) 1, S.67-92 (26 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Krauss, Steven Eric)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1389-224X
DOI	10.1080/1389224X.2021.1910523
Schlagwörter	College Students; Agricultural Education; Agricultural Occupations; Career Choice; Intention; Student Attitudes; Gender Differences; Geographic Location; Knowledge Level; Sustainability; Foreign Countries; Self Management; Behavior Theories; Behavior Standards; Malaysia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Agriculture; Education; Landwirtschaftliche Ausbildung; Landwirtschaft; Ausbildung; Occupation; Beruf; Landwirtschaftlicher Beruf; Schülerverhalten; Geschlechterkonflikt; Wissensbasis; Nachhaltigkeit; Ausland; Selbstmanagement
Abstract	Purpose: The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with tertiary students' intention to pursue agriculture-related careers. The moderating effect of gender and geographic location on the predictive relationships was also examined. Design/methodology/approach: Quantitative data were collected from 488 students studying in five agricultural-based institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data. Findings: Attitudes towards agriculture, perceived behavioral control, agricultural knowledge, and perception of sustainable agriculture methods predicted students' intention to join agricultural-related occupations. The results differed according to gender and place of residence for all predictors except conditions of resource facilitation. Practical implications: The findings offer insight into the factors agricultural students consider when deciding whether to pursue careers in agriculture. This can help educational decision-makers respond to the motivational needs of students in recruiting and retention. Theoretical implications: By introducing three new constructs, the study extends application of the theory of planned behavior for predicting intention and behavior in the field of agriculture. Originality/value: The study addresses an important gap on key factors predicting tertiary students' pursuit of careers in agriculture. A better understanding of factors that shape students' decision-making about future careers in agriculture can raise critical awareness of where programing efforts are likely to be effective. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01