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Publication Date: 2023-Mar
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Determinants of Dietary Behaviors among University Students: A Theory-Based Approach
Nguyen, Bong; Moyeda-Carabaza, Ana Florencia; Li, Xu; Bala, Faith
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, v115 n1 p14-21 Mar 2023
The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to explore factors that influence intentions to adopt healthy dietary behaviors among university students. Five hundred twenty-five university students participated in this study. A questionnaire that included items on intention to adopt healthy eating behaviors, exposure to nutrition, media, parental and peer modeling, barriers, attitudes, self-efficacy, and outcome expectations was administered via Qualtrics. The findings of this study underscore influences of media, self-efficacy, and modeling on healthy eating behaviors among university students. The findings also emphasize the role of nutrition exposure in influencing self-efficacy and attitudes toward intentions to healthy eating behaviors.
Descriptors: College Students, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Student Behavior, Influences, Health Behavior, Intention, Nutrition, Mass Media Role, Peer Influence, Parent Influence, Barriers, Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Expectation, Females, Courses
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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