Parent-Child Mutual Influences on Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Behaviors: Actor-Partner Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood obesity remains a significant global public health issue, with consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) recognized in scientific studies as a key contributing factor. While family influences on children's dietary behaviors and their effects on obesity risk are well-documented, the dynamics between parents and children in shaping SSB consumption remain underexplored.

Objective

Drawing on social influence theory, this study examines how parent-child perceptions and consumption intentions regarding SSBs are interrelated and the potential mediating role of attitudes. We also studied how engagement with food-related content on social media may relate to consumption intentions.

Methods

We conducted a face-to-face survey of 250 parent-child dyads

SUBMITTER: Lwin MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12332451 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature