scholarly journals Improving Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Children

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alisha Gaines ◽  
Lori W. Turner
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Inclusion

Objectives of this review are to identify effective factors of interventions using the Social Cognitive Theory to increase fruit and vegetable (FV) intake among children and to develop strategies for program development based on the interventions reviewed. Articles were obtained from multiple databases; study inclusion criteria were publication in years 1998-2008 and utilization of Social Cognitive Theory to increase FV intake among children primarily 6-11 years old. Creative informational components delivered in non-traditional fashions, inclusion of role-models, and promotion of activities for bolstering self-management skills and self-efficacy were often incorporated in interventions. FV intake programs were child-focused, multi-component interventions utilizing SCT; such interventions have been modestly successful in increasing FV intake among children.

scholarly journals Friends’ influence on the development of academic values in mathematics: are there differences between female and male dyads?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Reindl ◽  
Burkhard Gniewosz ◽  
Markus Dresel
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Academic Values ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
The Social ◽  
Other Regarding

Abstract Based on the social cognitive theory and the emotional contagion theory, this study investigated if friends influence (reinforce or change) the development of academic values (intrinsic value, emotional cost) and if this process differs across same-sex friendship dyads. We drew on data collected in a two-wave longitudinal study in Germany. The final sample was based on 264 stable reciprocated friendship dyads of grades 5 and 7 (148 female dyads and 116 male dyads). Results of actor-partner-interdependence models indicated that friends reinforce each other regarding the intrinsic value and initiate change regarding the emotional cost. Moreover, female and male friendship dyads did not differ in the strength of influence on academic values. Results were discussed in terms of selection and socialization effects regarding friendships.

scholarly journals Public perceptions of personalised nutrition through the lens of Social Cognitive Theory

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 1233-1242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audrey Rankin ◽  
Sharron Kuznesof ◽  
Lynn J Frewer ◽  
Karen Orr ◽  
Jenny Davison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Security Monitoring ◽  
Personalised Nutrition ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Social ◽  
On Line

Social Cognitive Theory has been used to explain findings derived from focus group discussions ( N = 4) held in the United Kingdom with the aim of informing best practice in personalised nutrition. Positive expectancies included weight loss and negative expectancies surrounded on-line security. Monitoring and feedback were crucial to goal setting and progress. Coaching by the service provider, family and friends was deemed important for self-efficacy. Paying for personalised nutrition symbolised commitment to behaviour change. The social context of eating, however, was perceived a problem and should be considered when designing personalised diets. Social Cognitive Theory could provide an effective framework through which to deliver personalised nutrition.

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