The theory of planned behavior and knowledge sharing: A systematic review and meta-analytic structural equation modelling
VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems
ISSN: 2059-5891
Article publication date: 28 February 2019
Issue publication date: 5 March 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is the most frequently used model in knowledge sharing. However, the empirical results are inconclusive on whether TPB can provide reasonable prediction of knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). This study aims to examine TPB in knowledge sharing and identify potential moderators of relationships among constructs in TPB.
Design/methodology/approach
This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 26 studies examining TPB in knowledge sharing. A meta-analytical structural equation model (MASEM) was used to test original and modified TPB models and examine potential moderators.
Findings
The results show that attitude has the strongest relationship with intention, followed by perceived behavior control and then subjective norms. Intention shows the strongest association with KSB, followed by perceived behavior control. The moderator roles of culture, economic wealth and information technology support are found in the model.
Originality/value
This study is the first attempt to provide a systematic review and MASEM in TPB in knowledge sharing.
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Acknowledgements
This research is funded by Vietnam National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED) under grant number 502.02-2016.03.
Citation
Nguyen, T.-M., Nham, P.T. and Hoang, V.-N. (2019), "The theory of planned behavior and knowledge sharing: A systematic review and meta-analytic structural equation modelling", VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, Vol. 49 No. 1, pp. 76-94. https://doi.org/10.1108/VJIKMS-10-2018-0086
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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