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Behavioural Nutrition

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Social Influence on Fad Diet Use: A Systematic Literature Review

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Category: Behavioural Nutrition
Hits: 20
ID: 128
  • Study Status: Published
  • Study Type: Review
  • Study Location: Global

Study Title
Social Influence on Fad Diet Use: A Systematic Literature Review

Principal Investigator
Mandy Spadine, Megan S. Patterson

Affiliation
Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States

Start Date
Not specified

End Date
Not specified

Study Objective
To examine the social influences, including interpersonal relationships, media, and societal factors, on the use and adherence to fad diets.

Short Abstract
This systematic review explores the impact of social influence on fad diet behaviors. The study synthesizes findings from 13 articles, highlighting the role of interpersonal, media, and societal influences on the adoption and maintenance of fad diets. Social influence, especially from peers, media, and social networks, significantly motivates individuals to start and persist with fad diets. The review emphasizes the importance of understanding these influences to prevent unhealthy weight control behaviors.

Study Design
Systematic literature review, including cross-sectional, qualitative, cohort, and experimental studies.

Population
Adolescents and adults (primarily female), including university students and athletes

Sample Size
8039 participants across 13 studies

Inclusion Criteria
Studies examining the social influence on fad diet use, including peer, media, and societal factors, focusing on popular named diets

Exclusion Criteria
Studies not in English, those using animal models, biochemical studies, abstracts, and literature reviews

Intervention/Exposure
Fad diets, including popular diets like Atkins, ketogenic, paleo, and intermittent fasting, influenced by social networks, media, and societal norms

Outcome Measures
Impact of social influence on the adoption, adherence, and discontinuation of fad diets

Funding Source
No funding disclosed

Collaborating Institutions
Texas A&M University

Ethics Approval
Not applicable (systematic review)

Publication Status
Published in Nutrition and Health, January 2022

Keywords
Fad diets, social influence, media, peer pressure, dieting behaviors, weight control

Data Collection Methods
Systematic literature review using databases like Medline, PsycInfo, Embase, CINAHL, and CENTRAL, following PRISMA guidelines

Primary Data Availability
Not applicable

Contact Information
Mandy Spadine (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)