Theory of Interpersonal Behavior (TIB)
Acronym
TIB
Alternate name(s)
N/A
Main dependent construct(s)/factor(s)
Behavioral intention, Behavior
Main independent construct(s)/factor(s)
Attitude, Affect, Social factors, Habit, Facilitating conditions, Intention
Concise description of theory
Theory of interpersonal behavior (TIB) was proposed by Harry Triandis in 1977. In contrast to theory of planned behavior (TPB), Triandis recognized the key role of habit and emotions in forming intentions to perform a behavior. Accordingly, he proposed an integrated model of interpersonal behavior which posits that behavior, in any situation, is a function of intention (consistent with other behavior models) as well as the strength of habit of the behavior and the various facilitating conditions. Further, behavioral intention is explained by social factors as well as rational and affective beliefs about the behavior. In the model, social factors comprise of norms, roles and self-concept. And, affect construct comprises of both positive and negative emotional responses towards a decision and is distinct from rational-instrumental evaluations of consequences (perceived consequences construct).
While TIB and TPB have many similarities, they are considered competing models as TIB incorporates the key role of habit and affective factors in explaining behavior. Triandis model has been used far less than Ajzen- Fishbein’s theory of planned behavior model. However, studies that used it showed that it had more explanatory power than TPB.
Source: http://www.cres.gr/behave/pdf/Triandis_theory.pdf
(Pee et al. 2008)
Diagram/schematic of theory
Originating author(s)
Triandis 1977
Seminal articles
Triandis, H. C. 1977. Interpersonal Behaviour, Brooks/Cole Pub. Co.
Originating area
Social psychology
Level of analysis
Individual
Links to WWW sites describing theory
Psykologimanusia blog - http://psykologimanusia.blogspot.com/2010/02/triandis-theory-of-interpersonal.html
http://www.cres.gr/behave/pdf/Triandis_theory.pdf
Links from this theory to other theories
Workaround Motivation Model, Theory of planned behavior
IS articles that use the theory
Betts, T. K., Setterstrom, A. J., Pearson, J. M., and Totty, S. 2014. “Explaining Cyberloafing through a Theoretical Integration of Theory of Interpersonal Behaviour and Theory of Organizational Justice,” Journal of Organizational and End User Computing (JOEUC).
Fagan, M. H., Neill, S., and Wooldridge, B. R. 2004. “An Empirical Investigation into the Relationship between Computer Self-Efficacy, Anxiety, Experience, Support and Usage,” Journal of Computer Information Systems (44:2), Taylor & Francis, pp. 95–104.
Gagnon, M.-P., Godin, G., Gagné, C., Fortin, J.-P., Lamothe, L., Reinharz, D., and Cloutier, A. 2003. “An Adaptation of the Theory of Interpersonal Behaviour to the Study of Telemedicine Adoption by Physicians,” International Journal of Medical Informatics (71:2), pp. 103–115.
Koklic, M. K., and Vida, I. 2014. “An Examination of the Theory of Interpersonal Behaviour in the Digital Piracy Context,” in EBR Conference 2014, , November 13.
Moody, G. D., and Siponen, M. 2013. “Using the Theory of Interpersonal Behaviour to Explain Non-Work-Related Personal Use of the Internet at Work,” Information & Management (50:6), pp. 322–335.
Moody, G. D., Siponen, M., and Pahnila, S. 2018. “Toward a Unified Model of Information Security Policy Compliance,” MIS Quarterly (42:1), MIS Quarterly, pp. 285-A22.
Paré, G., and Elam, J. J. 1995. “Discretionary Use of Personal Computers by Knowledge Workers: Testing of a Social Psychology Theoretical Model,” Behaviour & Information Technology (14:4), United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis, pp. 215–228.
Pee, L. G., Woon, I. M. Y., and Kankanhalli, A. 2008. “Explaining Non-Work-Related Computing in the Workplace: A Comparison of Alternative Models,” Information & Management (45:2), pp. 120–130.
Turel, O. 2015. “Quitting the Use of a Habituated Hedonic Information System: A Theoretical Model and Empirical Examination of Facebook Users,” European Journal of Information Systems (24:4), Taylor & Francis, pp. 431–446.
Woon, Irene M.Y and Pee, Loo Geok, "Behavioural Factors Affecting Internet Abuse in the Workplace – An Empirical Investigation" (2004). SIGHCI 2004 Proceedings. 5.
Contributor(s)
Labeeba K, Doctoral Student at Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, India
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