Planned Behavior Theory and Healthy Eating of Greek Adults

Authors

  • Fevronia Karkaletsi Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Kapodestrian University of Athens
  • Emmanuil Skordilis Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Kapodestrian University of Athens
  • Dimitra Koutsouki Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Kapodestrian University of Athens

Keywords:

Theory of Planned Behavior, intention, adults, healthy eating, social and economical factors

Abstract

The main purpose of the current study was to examine the intention of Greek adults to adopt healthy eating.
A secondary purpose was to examine if the eating behavior differs according to demographics or other characteristics such as the age, body mass index, residence, participation in physical activities and family income. A total of 80 adults participated by filling out the questionnaires based on the Planned Behavior Theory and the Consuming Food Frequency. The results showed that their intention to adopt healthy nutrition was positive (MO=5.72), and the most influential reason was the perceived behavioral control (p<.001). Finally, statistically significant differences were found in relation with the body mass index, the participation in physical activities and the place of residence.

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Published

2008-11-30

How to Cite

Karkaletsi Φ., Skordilis Ε., & Koutsouki Δ. (2008). Planned Behavior Theory and Healthy Eating of Greek Adults. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 6(2), 195–205. Retrieved from https://journals.lib.uth.gr/index.php/inquiries/article/view/1244

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2008)

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