Generational Differences in Psychosocial Predictors of Fat-Related Dietary Behavior in Chinese Americans
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14721382 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Doreen Liou (0000-0003-4196-698X, Food and Nutrition Service, corresponding author), Isobel R Contento (0000-0002-7941-1122, New York College of Health Professions) |
| Year | 2006 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 233-251 |
| Publication date | 2006-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Ecology of Food and Nutrition (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0367-0244 • E-ISSN: 1543-5237 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03670240600648989 |
| OpenAlex | W1981564621 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 28 |
The purpose of this study was to determine the usefulness of variables from psychosocial models of health behavior in explaining fat-related dietary behaviors among a sample of first and second generation Chinese Americans living in New York City. A survey questionnaire was administered to a convenience sample of 743 Chinese Americans, ranging in age from 21 to 73. The questionnaire measured demographic factors, degree of acculturation, and psychosocial scales derived from the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Health Belief Model. The dependent measures assessed were behaviors related to the selection of reduced-fat diets. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to determine the association of the psychosocial factors with the dependent outcomes. For first generation Chinese, attitude, perceived barriers, and self-efficacy contributed to 19% of the variance of behaviors related to fat reduction. In the second generation sample, attitude, perceived barriers, and overall health concern accounted for 39% of the variance in the prediction of dietary fat reduction behaviors. Predictability of behavioral intention using these psychosocial factors ranged from 49% to 58%. Nutrition educators need to acknowledge the salience of specific psychosocial factors highlighted in each generation of Chinese Americans. Keywords: Chinese Americanspsychosocial theorydietary behavior
Acculturation · Ethnic group · Psychosocial · Theory of planned behavior · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Clinical Psychology · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Gerontology
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The Theory of Planned Behavior
Self-Efficacy
Efficacy of the Theory of Planned Behaviour
The theory of planned behavior
The Suinn-Lew Asian Self-Identity Acculturation Scale
Psychosocial Predictors of Diet and Acculturation in Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Women
Attitudes and personality related to salt intake
Understanding choice of milk and bread for breakfast among Swedish children aged 11–15 years
Application of Fishbein and Ajzen's expectancy-value model to understanding fat intake
Self-Identity and the Theory of Planned Behavior
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0.07 |
| Citation span | 2011 - 2011 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |