Theory of Planned Behavior and Multivitamin Supplement Use in Caucasian College Females
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2008
Department
Nutrition and Food Systems
Abstract
The objective of this study was to identify predictors of the use of multivitamin supplements (MVS) among Caucasian college females utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Variables of the TPB and the self-reported use of multivitamin supplements were measured by two separate surveys within 1 week with a convenience sample of 96 Caucasian college student females. Two attitudinal beliefs and one control belief significantly predicted behavioral intention to use multivitamin. A belief that taking multivitamin supplements helps to feel and look good was the most important predictor of the use of multivitamin supplements. Editors' Strategic Implications: Findings from this study, although in need of replication, suggest that prevention campaigns would be more successful if messages used to reach these females were consistent with perceived beliefs regarding benefits of using MVS. More broadly, TPB appears to offer a useful framework for understanding or predicting behavior based on psychological constructs theorized to influence behavior.
Publication Title
Journal of Primary Prevention
Volume
29
Issue
1
First Page
57
Last Page
71
Recommended Citation
Pawlak, R.,
Brown, D. M.,
Meyer, M. K.,
Connell, C. L.,
Yadrick, M.,
Johnson, J.,
Blackwell, A.
(2008). Theory of Planned Behavior and Multivitamin Supplement Use in Caucasian College Females. Journal of Primary Prevention, 29(1), 57-71.
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