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

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Rankin, A (Author) Other; Kuznesof, S (Author) Other; Frewer, LJ (Author) Other; Orr, K (Author) Other; Davison, J (Author) Other; Almeida, Maria Daniel Vaz de (Author) FCNAUP; Stewart Knox, B (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Journal of Health Psychology

Vol. 22

Pages: 1233-1242

ISSN: 1359-1053

Publisher: SAGE

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-XPH

DOI: 10.1177/1359105315624750

Abstract (EN): 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.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10