In the present study exploratory factor analysis is used to establish the etic validity of the Triandis model (as represented by the Behavioral Intentions Questionnaire) for each of three Australian cultural groups: Aboriginal, Anglo, and Migrant. It is also used to determine the emic content of the variables relevant to each of the groups. Multiple regression analysis is used to establish and compare the key predictors of behavioral intention based on the factor analytic studies for the three cultural groups. The ability of the factor score derived model to predict intention is compared with a raw score model.
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