Intention for Healthy Eating Among Southern Appalachian Teens
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Description
Objective: To describe the intention for healthy eating and its correlates among southern Appalachian teens. Methods: Four hundred sixteen adolescents 14 to 16 years old were surveyed with self-administered questionnaires. Results: About 30% of the adolescents surveyed had definite intentions to eat healthfully during the next 2 weeks. The scales for perceived behavior control, attitude, perceived eating habits of significant others, and social support were shown to be fairly reliable (Cronbach's α=0.60 to 0.88). Perceived behavior control and attitude were positively associated with the intention for healthy eating. Conclusions: Better behavior control and more positive attitude may lead to a stronger intention for healthy eating.
Citation Information
Wu, Tiejian; Snider, Jeromy B.; Floyd, Michael R.; Florence, James E.; Stoots, James M.; and Makamey, Michael I.. 2009. Intention for Healthy Eating Among Southern Appalachian Teens. American Journal of Health Behavior. Vol.33(2). 115-124. https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.33.2.1 PMID: 18844506 ISSN: 1087-3244