scholarly journals An Idiopathic Dalliance in Television, Para-social Relationships, and Consumption: A Study of Pop-Culture Television Nutrition and the Bandwagon Effect

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leah Sycoff ◽  
Charese Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Pop Culture ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
Television Series ◽  
Bandwagon Effect ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Television Characters

Although it has previously been established that television causes unhealthy eating habits, uncertainty remains as to how this occurs. This study researches the parameters of viewers forming an emotional investment with the characters in pop-culture television and subsequently becoming influenced by the negative nutritional habits that are promoted. This influence is a form of cognitive bias called bandwagon effect. In context, it can be described as a psychological phenomenon in which the viewer starts to eat unhealthy foods as a result of having formed a para-social bond with television characters and, regardless of previous knowledge and practices, the viewer begins to copy the television characters’ food intake regiment. In order to prove this argument, a correlational study was run. Participants, female adolescents and early adults (the most prominent demographic of the show), completed the required consent form preceding survey part one, then watched several episodes of the pop-culture television series Gilmore Girls, known for the aesthetically pleasing protagonists’ plentiful consumption of unhealthy food. The participants of the study had unhealthy and healthy food options displayed within grasp while viewing and at completion of the viewing filled out survey part two which asked about food choices. A week later, participants received survey part three to fill out and return to the researcher. Upon receiving the results, data analysis was performed, and the outcome was deemed statistically insignificant even though the hypothesis proved correct. It was found that participants had worse nutrition after watching the pop-culture television series. 

More than convenience: the role of habitus in understanding the food choices of fast food workers

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 800-815 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Woodhall-Melnik ◽  
Flora I Matheson
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
The Family ◽  
Consumption Practices ◽  
Conscious Process ◽  
Food Workers

This article explores the consumption practices of fast food workers through the lens of Bourdieu, specifically his notion of habitus. The authors address a gap in knowledge in the field of fast food work and explore the ways that the family environment and social relationships outside the family shape adult food choices using qualitative interviews with 40 fast food workers. Most fast food workers eat fast food when they are at work but their consumption patterns and choices reflect familial, cultural and class-based eating patterns and learning in adult social relationships (e.g., eating practices with friends). Some engage in a deliberate (conscious) process in their eating habits. The findings suggest that structure, disposition and conscious thought may influence food consumption.

scholarly journals EATING HABITS OF OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN AT SEKOLAH DASAR BUDYA WACANA, YOGYAKARTA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Raymond Dwi Prasetya ◽  
Yoseph Leonardo Samodra ◽  
Istianto Kuntjoro
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Parental Influence ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Unhealthy Food ◽  
Eating Habit ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Permissive Parenting

Background: Childhood obesity is related to chronic diseases in the future, which could be prevented through changes in eating habit. Strategy in eating behaviour needs an in-depth understanding on contributing factors to unhealthy eating habits in school-age children. Meanwhile, evidence on those factors, especially related increased calorie intake, is still scarce in Indonesia. Objective: This study is aimed to explore the eating habit of primary school students with obesity in a private school in Yogyakarta. Method: A qualitative interview involving parents of obese children was performed at Sekolah Dasar Budya Wacana in January 2020. The transcripts were analysed using a thematic approach to acquire major themes related to the cause of unhealthy eating habits. Results: From 11 parents, there are two major themes developed, which are unhealthy eating habits and parental influences. There are two unhealthy eating habits discovered in this study, which are irregular mealtime and unhealthy food choices. Parental influence which commonly found in children with obesity is permissive parenting style. Conclusion: This study found similar result with previous studies on unhealthy food choices. However, irregular mealtime in this study is not consistent with other literatures which shows a lack of association with childhood obesity, hence need further research to explore the relationship. Permissive parenting style, which commonly found in younger population also play an important role in children unhealthy food choice. This study revealed that health behaviour change strategy in obese children should consider focussing on healthy food preferences with support from parents and family.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP OF PEER INFLUENCE AND FAMILY EATING HABITS ON HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES IN OVERWEIGHT ADOLESCENTS IN SURAKARTA

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Khairunnisa Nadya Risti ◽  
Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari ◽  
Suminah Suminah
Keyword(s):  
Peer Influence ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Transitional Period ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Overweight Adolescents ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Unhealthy eating habits among Indonesian occur not only in adults, but also in adolescents. Adolescence is a transitional period and most easily aff ected by the surrounding environment. Environmental infl uences such as peer infl uence and family eating habits are dominant factors for food they choose to consume. This study aimed at analyzing the relationship of peer infl uence and family eating habits on healthy food choices in overweight adolescents in Surakarta. It used observational study with cross sectional approach. Random sampling was used to determine its samples, consisting of 96 respondents. The data of peer infl uence, family eating habits, and healthy food choices were collected through structured questionnaires. They were analyzed by using the Pearson Product Moment statistical test. The results indicated that there is a relationship between peer infl uence and healthy food choices in overweight adolescents in Surakarta (p = 0.014; r = -0.250); and there is a signifi cant relationship between family eating habits and healthy food choices in overweight adolescents in Surakarta (p = 0.011; r = 0.258).

scholarly journals Nutritional Status Disorders in Student Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Djordje Stevanovic ◽  
Mina Poskurica ◽  
Jovan Jovanovic ◽  
Miodrag Sreckovic ◽  
Vladimir Zdravkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Obesity is a global health problem associated with numerous pathological conditions. Unhealthy eating habits and the lack of regular physical activity are considered the most common cause of disordered nutritional status. The aim of the research was to determine the nutritional status in student population and the predictors which determine this condition. The cross-sectional study was conducted on 262 students of the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Kragujevac (130 males and 132 females). Body weight and height, body mass index (BMI) and visceral fat (VF) were measured. Each respondent completed a specially designed questionnaire considering sociodemographic data, eating habits and physical activity. The majority of students have normal BMI values (75.6%), 5.3% were classified as underweight, 14.9% as over-weight and 4.3% as obese. Normal VF values were found in 93.1% of subjects, while high in 5.7% and very high in 1.1%. A statistically significant difference in BMI and VF values was found between male and female gender (24.41 vs. 21.05, Sig = 0.000 and 5.47 vs. 3.07, Sig = 0.000, respectively), as well as between students of the first 4 and the last 2 years of study (Sig = 0.019 and 0.000 respectively). Unhealthy eating habits, such as the consumption of sweets, snacks, fast foods and white bread, and the absence of regular physical activity were statistically more present in overweight/obese respondents. Given the significant presence of pre-obesity/obesity in the examined population, corrective measures should be taken in this population in order to avoid a major health problem in the future.

“Most of them are junk food but we did put fruit on there and we have water”

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Waddingham ◽  
Stella Stevens ◽  
Kate Macintyre ◽  
Kelly Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Food Preferences ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Content Type ◽  
School Canteen

Purpose – The Australian Dietary Guidelines support good health and disease prevention. Children with healthy eating habits established early in life have been shown to continue these habits into adulthood compared with those children who have poor eating habits in their younger years. The nutritional intake of many Australian children is not in accordance with the national guidelines. The reasons children make the food choices they do are unclear from the literature. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – This study used participatory action research methods to explore why primary school-aged children make the food choices that they do. A non-government primary school requested assistance in encouraging their children to make healthier choices from the school canteen menu. The authors gathered opinions from the children in two different ways; a group discussion during class and a “discovery day” that involved four class grades. The authors identified children’s food preferences and food availability in canteens. The authors explored how the children perceived healthy foods, the importance of a healthy food environment and what criteria children use to decide what foods to buy. Findings – Children’s food preferences were mostly for unhealthy foods, and these were readily available in the canteen. The perception about what foods were healthy was limited. Despite being asked to develop a “healthy” menu, the majority of choices made by the children were not healthy. Children described unhealthy choices as preferable because of taste of the food, if it was sugary, if it was quick to eat, available and cheap, the relationship of food and weather, the connection to health conditions and peer dominance. Practical implications – This study suggests that children make their food choices based on simple concepts. The challenge lies around producing healthy options in collaboration with the school community that match the children’s food choice criteria. Originality/value – This paper provides a modern and inspiring whole school approach based on equity and empowerment of the children. Discovering why children make food choices from the children’s perspective will help to present healthy options that will be more appealing for children. The methodology used to uncover why children make their food choices has also provided valuable insight into a study design that could be used to address other childhood research questions. The methodology offers an educative experience while gathering rich information directly from the children. This information can be used by the school to support children to have more control over their health and to develop behaviours to increase their health for the rest of their lives.

Zinc-specific Food Frequency Questionnaire To Assess College Women’s Eating Habits

2009 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet M. Lacey ◽  
Deanne U. Zotter
Keyword(s):  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Eating Attitude ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Eat 26

Zinc deficiency has been reported in individuals with eating disorders, the risks of which increase during the adolescent and early adult years. A food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) specific for zinc-rich foods was tested for its usefulness in identifying problematic eating behaviour tendencies in college-age women. Ninety-two female students enrolled in a university introductory psychology course volunteered to complete demographic information, the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), and a zinc-specific FFQ (ZnFFQ). Relationships among estimated zinc intakes, food/lifestyle habits, and eating attitude variables were examined. Twenty-five women had estimated intakes below the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for zinc. Individuals in the highest zinc intake group (over twice the RDA) had a tendency to score higher on the EAT-26 and the bulimia subscale. Vegetarians also scored high on the EAT-26. Although our data are limited, the ZnFFQ should be studied further to determine whether it could play a useful role in identifying individuals at risk for bulimia. The ZnFFQ is a simple, non-confrontational assessment tool and may be a helpful starting point for identifying women with unhealthy eating habits.

scholarly journals Identifying and Prioritizing Educational Needs of Female Adolescents in Relation to Healthy Eating Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process Model

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Mazloomi Mahmoodabad ◽  
Akram Mehrabbeyk ◽  
Hassan Mozaffari-Khosravi ◽  
Hossein Fallahzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Fast Food ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Multiple Criteria ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Eating Breakfast ◽  
Eating Fast ◽  
Hierarchy Process

<p>In order to better plan health based interventions, educators and health promoters need to make decisions in this regard. In the meantime, it should be noted that, multiple criteria decision making methods with theoretical roots and accuracy of forecasting results are less considered.</p><p>The current study is a descriptive research carried out on 15 experts working in Yazd Health Centers using purposeful sampling. In order to identify wrong eating habits of students, Delphi method is used. In the next step, these habits are compared, one by one, and scored with Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Model. In the end, data are analyzed using Expert Choice 11 software.</p><p>Seven major wrong eating habits of female adolescents are identified: junk food consumption, drinking soda and sweet drinks, eating fast food, deleting main meals, improper diets, low intake of vegetables, and not eating breakfast. Among these, low intake of vegetables, eating fast food, and not eating breakfast, with weight rate of 32.4%, 19.4% and 19.3%, are specified as the first three priorities of education.</p><p>In various fields of education and health promotion, including prioritizing training needs, employing techniques with potentials of assessing multiple criteria at the same time can be highly efficient. </p>

scholarly journals The Role of the Passive Voice Mindset in Regulating Healthy Eating

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Senay ◽  
Muhammet Usak ◽  
Zeynep Ceren Acarturk
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Passive Voice ◽  
Active Voice ◽  
The Past ◽  
It Impacts ◽  
Unhealthy Eating

Talking about eating in the passive, as opposed to the active voice, (e.g., The cake will be eaten vs. I will eat the cake) can lead people to see the act of eating to be triggered by the food to a greater extent, leading to the continuation of past eating habits. Depending on whether or not the past habits are healthy, the motivation for healthy eating may change as a result. In study 1, writing passive sentences increased the motivation for healthy eating to the extent that people reported eating healthy in the past. Moreover, in study 2 across 127 languages spoken in 94 countries, when the acted-upons of actions (e.g., the food in the act of eating) became relatively more salient in a language, people became more likely to act on cultural habits that may be relatively healthier, decreasing unhealthy eating. The results are important for understanding the perceived role of food in starting eating as it impacts healthy eating across cultures.

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