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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 539-560 |
| Number of pages | 30 |
| Journal | European Journal of Social Psychology |
| Volume | 27 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1997 |
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Habit, information acquisition, and the process of making travel mode choices. / Verplanken, B.; Aarts, H.A.G.; Knippenberg, van, A.F.M.
In: European Journal of Social Psychology, Vol. 27, 1997, p. 539-560.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Habit, information acquisition, and the process of making travel mode choices
AU - Verplanken, B.
AU - Aarts, H.A.G.
AU - Knippenberg, van, A.F.M.
PY - 1997
Y1 - 1997
N2 - Three studies examined the role of habit on information acquisition concerning travel mode choices. On the basis of Triandis' (1980) model of attitude–behaviour relations it was expected that habit strength attenuates the elaborateness of choice processes. The studies focused on different phases in the choice process, namely the appreciation of situational cues and appreciation of choice option information. In line with expectations, it was found that, compared to weak habit participants, those who had a strong habit towards choosing a particular travel mode acquired less information and gave evidence of less elaborate choice strategies. It was attempted to break effects of habit by manipulating either accountability demands or level of attention. Although accountability demands raised the level of information acquisition, no interactions with habit were found. Enhanced attention to the choice process initially did override habit effects in a series of choice trials. However, in spite of this manipulation, chronic habit effects emerged during later trials. The results demonstrate the profound effects that habit may have on the appreciation of information about choice situations and choice options.
AB - Three studies examined the role of habit on information acquisition concerning travel mode choices. On the basis of Triandis' (1980) model of attitude–behaviour relations it was expected that habit strength attenuates the elaborateness of choice processes. The studies focused on different phases in the choice process, namely the appreciation of situational cues and appreciation of choice option information. In line with expectations, it was found that, compared to weak habit participants, those who had a strong habit towards choosing a particular travel mode acquired less information and gave evidence of less elaborate choice strategies. It was attempted to break effects of habit by manipulating either accountability demands or level of attention. Although accountability demands raised the level of information acquisition, no interactions with habit were found. Enhanced attention to the choice process initially did override habit effects in a series of choice trials. However, in spite of this manipulation, chronic habit effects emerged during later trials. The results demonstrate the profound effects that habit may have on the appreciation of information about choice situations and choice options.
U2 - 10.1002/(SICI)1099-0992(199709/10)27:5<539::AID-EJSP831>3.0.CO;2-A
DO - 10.1002/(SICI)1099-0992(199709/10)27:5<539::AID-EJSP831>3.0.CO;2-A
M3 - Article
VL - 27
SP - 539
EP - 560
JO - European Journal of Social Psychology
JF - European Journal of Social Psychology
SN - 0046-2772
ER -