Application and the Effect of Nutrition Education Program Based on the Social Cognitive Theory Among Middle School Girls.
10.5720/kjcn.2016.21.6.497
- Author:
Jihea KIM
1
;
Taejung WOO
;
Kyoung Ae LEE
;
Seung Min LEE
;
Kyung Hea LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Nutrition Education, Graduated School of Education, Changwon National University, Changwon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
nutrition education;
evaluation;
adolescent;
social cognitive theory
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Education*;
Female*;
Humans;
Learning
- From:Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
2016;21(6):497-508
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of nutrition education using materials based on social cognitive theory. Education topics focused on improving health-related and dietary self-awareness and behavior capability in adolescents. METHODS: Participants were recruited from a middle school for girls; 67 students (educated group, n=34 and control group, n=33) participated. The education group received 12 lessons in club activity class. Self-administered surveys were conducted for each group before and after the nutrition education program. The questionnaires consisted of variables such as self-efficacy, outcome expectation, outcome expectancy, knowledge, and dietary practices based on the social cognitive theory. Education satisfaction was evaluated using a five-point Likert scale for two sections: a) teaching and learning and b) education results. The data were analyzed using a t-test and Chi Square-test (significance level: p < 0.05). RESULTS: In the education group, post-education, there were significant differences in self-efficacy (p < 0.05), knowledge (p < 0.01), and dietary practices (p < 0.05), whereas outcome expectation and expectancy did not show any significant differences. None of the variables showed any significant differences in the control group. Educational satisfaction scores were 4.38 ± 0.12 (teaching and learning) and 4.14 ± 0.15 (education results). CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that improving adolescent's awareness and behavior capability has a positive effect on their dietary practices. Moreover, this study suggested that a theory-based determinant should be considered to improve dietary behavior among adolescents.
