Query regarding designing conceptual framework—analysis of the variable Behaviour
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Respected Neeraj Sir and other respected members,
I humbly request guidance on the conceptual framework in my thesis. A recent related conversation has helped in clearing some confusion. I hope that this query will remove some remaining doubts.
My query is regarding the analysis of the variable Behaviour .
For my thesis I have taken the model as—
Independent variables (6)—>Attitude —>Intention-—>Behaviour
The thesis is about solar adoption, data is from non-users. This is analysed using SEM (Smart-PLS).
Behaviour is in terms of preliminary action taken--- registered on government website or not (binary variable). With great help from your YouTube videos, I have analysed the relationship between Intention and Behaviour using the Logistic Regression option within SmartPLS.
So, analysis done is as follows:
I.V (6)—>Attitude —>Intention :-Using SEM (SmartPLS)
Intention-—>Behaviour : Using Logistic Regression option (SmartPLS)
Direct paths: I.V (6) —> Intention--- Since SEM analyses is done till Intention as per software
My query is:
1. In the conceptual model --Is it ok to show Behaviour also or do I need to remove Behaviour?
2. The Direct paths based on SEM are from Independent variables till Intention only---Is this ok?
3. In the SmartPLS paths diagram that is downloaded and shown in thesis, do I add the Logistic Regression diagram also on the side to show this final relationship? (The SEM path diagram shows till Intention only)
4. Should I just remove the Behaviour from the thesis itself? (It helps to add value as it brings out an Intention-Behaviour gap as in literature)
I humbly seek your suggestions on this. Your guidance will help in finetuning my thesis and removing various doubts, so that I can submit and defend my thesis confidently.
In gratitude towards your time and effort.
Warm Regards
Diljeet Kaur
Research Scholar
Galgotias University