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

Audrey Rankin, Sharron Kuznesof, Lynn J. Frewer, Karen Orr, Jenny Davison, Maria DV de Almeida, Barbara Stewart-Knox

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Abstract

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.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1233-1242
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Health Psychology
Volume22
Issue number10
Early online date1 Feb 2016
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 1 Sept 2017

Keywords

  • Focus group
  • Food4Me
  • Social Cognitive Theory
  • Personalised nutrition
  • Self-efficacy

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