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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for healthful dietary change in African Americans.
American Journal of Health Behavior 2007 November
OBJECTIVE: To describe associations of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for dietary change with participant characteristics and current diet among African Americans.
METHODS: Cross-sectional survey of 658 African American adults in North Carolina provided information on intrinsic (self-image and health concerns) and extrinsic (social influence) motivation scales, participant characteristics, and diet.
RESULTS: Most respondents considered it important to change their diet for health reasons; fewer were motivated by self-image or social influence. Motivation scales were significantly associated with demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial characteristics and fat, but not fruit/vegetable consumption, after adjustment for covariates (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION: Tailoring on intrinsic and extrinsic motives may improve the effectiveness of dietary interventions in African Americans.
METHODS: Cross-sectional survey of 658 African American adults in North Carolina provided information on intrinsic (self-image and health concerns) and extrinsic (social influence) motivation scales, participant characteristics, and diet.
RESULTS: Most respondents considered it important to change their diet for health reasons; fewer were motivated by self-image or social influence. Motivation scales were significantly associated with demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial characteristics and fat, but not fruit/vegetable consumption, after adjustment for covariates (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION: Tailoring on intrinsic and extrinsic motives may improve the effectiveness of dietary interventions in African Americans.
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