Social Cognitive Determinants of Dietary Behavior Change in University Employes

Frontiers in Public Health

Shawna E. Doerksen¹ 

关键词: nutrition;    social cognitive theory;    self-efficacy;    workplace;    behavior;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2014.00023

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Many adults have poor dietary habits and few studies have focused on mechanisms underlying these behaviors. This study examined psychosocial determinants of dietary behavior change in university employes across a 5-month period. Participants completed measures of fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) and low fat food consumption (LFC) and social cognitive constructs. Multiple regression analyses accounted for a unique proportion of variation in dietary change. Outcome expectations significantly predicted FVC and LFC. Self-efficacy significantly predicted LFC. Goals were not associated with dietary behaviors. Further research into implementation strategies may provide insight into how goals work to bring about change.

【 授权许可】

CC BY