Theory of motivated information management TMIM perspective Presentation outline Theoretical framework Locus of Control Research questions Results Implications Discussionquestions Theory of Motivated Information Management TMIM ID: 794928
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Slide1
Climate Change Discussion among Friends
Theory of motivated information management (TMIM) perspective
Slide2Presentation outline
Theoretical frameworkLocus of Control
Research questions
Results
Implications
Discussion/questions
Slide3Theory of Motivated Information Management (TMIM)
Slide4Research question 1
Which TMIM variables significantly predict individuals’ intentions to discuss climate change impact on the environment with their friends?
Slide5Locus of Control
Slide6Research question 2
How do Locus of Control orientations (i.e., internal, powerful others and chance) relate to TMIM constructs?
Slide7Measurement instruments
Scale
N of items
Mean
Cronbach’s
Alpha
Uncertainty Discrepancy
3
9.66
0.92
Anxiety
4
16.54
0.92
Outcome Expectancy
3
9.840.85Coping Efficacy26.190.81Target Efficacy37.830.85Communication Efficacy27.230.74Information Seeking Intent27.750.96Locus of Control (I)824.240.83Locus of Control (P)824.240.79Locus of Control (C)832.690.83
N = 244
Slide8Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)Results
Observed Variables
Loadings
Model 1
Model 2
Model 3
AnxD1
0.82
AnxD2
0.89
AnxD3
0.86
AnxD4
0.81
OutE1
0.83
OutE20.87OutE30.8ISI10.93ISI20.99UD10.61UD20.91UD30.94LoC_I3 0.63LoC_I50.54LoC_I6
0.78
LoC_I7
0.84
LoC_I8
0.79
ComE1
0.53
ComE2
0.44
TeH1
0.58
TeH2
0.75
TeH3
0.98
CpE1
0.69
CpE2
0.98
Slide9TMIM Climate Change SEM – Model 1
χ
2 = 304.559
(P = 0.0000
)
RMSEA = 0.069
CFI = 0.947
Slide10TMIM Climate Change SEM- Model 2
χ2 = 331.444 (P = 0.0000)
RMSEA =
0.0671
CFI = 0.948
Slide11TMIM Climate Change SEM- Model 3
χ
2 =
290.305
(
P = 0.0000
)
RMSEA = 0.0659
CFI = 0.952
Slide12Conclusion and implications
TMIM framework works for climate change discussionsIndividual LoC affects both outcome expectancy and efficacy3 efficacy types are distinct constructs
Slide13Selected bibliography
Afifi, W. A., & Weiner, J. L. (2004). Toward a Theory of Motivated Information Management. Communication Theory,
14
(2), 167-190.
Fowler
, C. c.,
Gasiorek
, J., &
Afifi
, W. (2018). Complex Considerations in Couples’ Financial Information Management: Extending the Theory of Motivated Information Management.
Communication Research
,
45
(3), 365-393.
Noushari
, F. R.,
Zare, H., Baradaran, M., & Moamma, N. (2017). The effectiveness of stress management training on self-efficacy, cognitive emotion regulation and psychological well-being. Journal of Psychology, 20(4), 453-467.Ojala, M. (2012). Regulating Worry, Promoting Hope: How Do Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Cope with Climate Change? International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 7(4), 537-561.
Slide14Questions and discussion