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Table 7 Summary of Correlates of Sugar Snacking among Children and Adolescents

From: Psychosocial correlates of eating behavior in children and adolescents: a review

Determinant Variable

Association (Reference no.)

No association (Reference no.)

Attitude

Neg assoc: [102, 37, 85]

 

Availability

Pos assoc: [43]girls

[43] boys

Barriers

 

[37]

Behavioral Control

Pos assoc: [102]

[103]

Conformity to Parents

 

[49]boys, [49]girls

Evaluation of Child's Diet as Healthy (Reported by Parent)

Neg assoc: [109]

 

Intention

Pos assoc: [103]to consume sugar snacks and drinks,

[102]to consume sugar snacks and drinks,

[76] to consume sugar snacks

 

Lack of Family Conflict

Neg assoc: [43]girls

[43] boys

Liking

Pos assoc: [60]

 

Liking (As Perceived by Parent)

Pos assoc: [60]mother

 

Modeling

Pos assoc: [113]peer

 

Modeling (Reported by Parent)

Pos assoc: [43]mother boys

[43]mother girls, [60]mother

Norms

 

[37, 45] fjv

Knowledge

Neg assoc: [50]

[60, 85]

Knowledge of parent

 

[60] mother

Outcome Expectations

Neg assoc: [60]health

[85]

Outcome Expectations of parents

 

[60] mother

Parental Pressure to Eat More Food

Pos assoc: [43]boys

[43] girls

Parenting Style (Reported by Parent)

 

[43]authoritarian boys, [43]authoritarian girls

Perceived Risk

Pos assoc: [37]

 

Self-Efficacy in making healthy food choices

Neg assoc: [49]boys, [49]girls

[85]

Self-Evaluation

Neg assoc: [109]of diet

[109]negative, [109]of health