Theory of Planned Behaviour: the Intention-Behaviour Relationship and the Perceived Behavioural Control (PBC) Relationship with Intention and Behaviour

This research explores the theoretical constructs of intention-behaviour relationships and the influence of perceived behavioural control (PBC) on both intention and subsequent behaviour, as conceptualized within the Theory of Planned Behaviour. While originating in social psychology, these concepts offer a framework for understanding complex human decision-making processes that can be relevant to adaptive control systems. The study aims to investigate potential methodologies for formalizing these relationships into quantifiable models suitable for engineering analysis. Specifically, it considers how the dynamics between an agent's intention, their perceived ability to execute an action (PBC), and the resulting behaviour could be represented using control-theoretic principles. This involves examining the feedback mechanisms and adaptive elements

inherent in human cognitive processes that lead to behavioral outcomes. The objective is to lay groundwork for developing adaptive control strategies or human-in-the-loop systems that account for subjective human factors, thereby enhancing system responsiveness and effectiveness in environments where human interaction and decision-making are integral components. The work focuses on theoretical modeling and conceptual integration rather than empirical validation of the psychological theory itself.

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