Public perceptions of personalised nutrition through the lens of Social Cognitive Theory. (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rankin, Audrey; Kuznesof, Sharron; Frewer, Lynn J; Orr, Karen; Davison, Jenny; de Almeida, Maria DV; Stewart-Knox, Barbara
• Is Part Of: Journal of health psychology. Volume 22:Number 10(2017)
• Page Start: 1233
• Page End: 1242
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: focus groups -- Food4Me -- personalised nutrition -- self-efficacy -- Social Cognitive Theory; Clinical health psychology -- Periodicals; 613.019
• DOI: 10.1177/1359105315624750
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-1053

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.