Predicting intentions to consume functional foods and supplements to offset memory loss using an adaptation of protection motivation theory

Cox, David N.; Koster, A.T.J.; Russell, Catherine Georgina

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2004.02.003

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“…Preference instructions, pertaining to beneficial and imagery attributes, revealed more idiosyncratic properties (Derbaix and Sjoberg, 1994) and in our study it was inferred that the two "probiotic" yoghurts and the cholesterol lowering yoghurt were described as containing additives by German seniors; similarly, other countries didn't associate these yoghurts with abstract judgements of preference such as/like taste or trust. One reason for these results might be that functional yoghurts are more processed and therefore perceived as being somewhat less natural (Jonas and Beckman, 1998;Poulsen, 1999;Cox et al, 2004).…”

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Older people's perceptions towards conventional and functional yoghurts through the repertory grid method

Messina¹,

Saba²,

Turrini³

et al. 2008

British Food Journal

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Older people's perceptions towards conventional and functional yoghurts through the repertory grid method

Messina¹,

Saba²,

Turrini³

et al. 2008

British Food Journal

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“…PMT has successfully been applied to perceptions of health-enhancing foods and supplements 25,26 . The theory lends itself to this type of investigation as it attempts to specify the precise characteristics of a health message or behaviour that influence compliance and the processes at work 24 .…”

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“…Two cognitive processes are activated that subsume the severity, vulnerability, self-efficacy and response-efficacy elements when one encounters a health threat from the environment: the threat appraisal process and the coping appraisal process 24 . Based upon previous research on functional foods 25,26 and the GM literature 19 , in order to improve on the variance explained, independent variables additional to PMT were included (see below).…”

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Predictors of Australian consumers’ intentions to consume conventional and novel sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids

Cox

Evans

Lease

2008

Public Health Nutr.

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Objectives: To elicit predictors of variation in likelihood to purchase foods rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. Design, setting and subjects: Responses from a community sample (n 5 220) were elicited using a computer-administered questionnaire based on an adaptation of Protection Motivation Theory including measures of perceived risk and vulnerability to coronary heart disease (CHD). Other measures included health status, body mass index (BMI), perceived risk/benefits of novel technologies and sociodemographics. Descriptions of model products were presented, including farmed fish fed fishmeal (FFFF); farmed fish fed genetically modified (GM) oilseed (FFFGM); bread, milk and supplements containing fish oil (SFO) or GM oilseed. It was hypothesised that perceived vulnerability to CHD would enhance acceptance of GM products (H1). Furthermore, information describing the benefits of LCO3FA, limitations to fish supply and potential alternatives was given to a treatment group (50%) and hypothesised to have a positive effect on the acceptance of GM products (H2). Results: No evidence was found to support H1 or H2. FFFF was most likely to be purchased (P , 0.01), followed by SFO and FFFGM. Multivariate regression analysis identified significant (P , 0.05) predictors (standardised b) for likelihood to purchase FFFF: self-efficacy 0.56; behaviour (product) efficacy 0.19; belief that fishmeal is unnatural 20.14 (R 2 5 0.44) and for FFFGM: self-efficacy 0.65; perceived severity of CHD 0.15; BMI 20.13; significant other has/had arthritis 0.11; belief that GM oilseed is unnatural 0.11 (R 2 5 0.49). Conclusions: Self-efficacy (confidence to consume) was the most important predictor of likelihood to purchase all products.

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“…As suggested by health behaviour research, people are different in their ability to control and influence their own health (Cox, Coster, & Russell, 2004). In designing health message programs, the individual differences factors should be always taken into consideration.…”

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Behaviour Response among Educated Young Adults Towards the H1N1 Pandemic

Masuri¹,

Isa²,

Tahir³

et al. 2017

jABs

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H1N1 has caused a significant number of fatalities in Malaysia. This study investigated the behaviour response and the attitude of educated young adults towards their health. This study was conducted in a suburban territory. Hypothesis testing was completed using Chi-square and Fisher Exact test and they examined categorical data to compare the differences in proportion. This study concluded that health seeking behaviour and behaviour changes among educated young adults in Malaysia should be improved. There was no strong predictor to indicate that difference in educational background will grant positive difference in health seeking behaviour and behaviour changes with regard to the H1N1 pandemic.

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Predicting intentions to consume functional foods and supplements to offset memory loss using an adaptation of protection motivation theory

Cited by 184 publications

References 32 publications

Older people's perceptions towards conventional and functional yoghurts through the repertory grid method

Older people's perceptions towards conventional and functional yoghurts through the repertory grid method

Predictors of Australian consumers’ intentions to consume conventional and novel sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids

Behaviour Response among Educated Young Adults Towards the H1N1 Pandemic

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