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http://dx.doi.org/10.14373/JKDA.2018.24.3.199

Smartphone Usage Influences the Eating Habits of Middle School Students  

Cho, Soo-Jin (Major in Nutrition Education, The Graduation School of Education, Hanyang University)
Kim, Ji-Na (Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Hanyang University)
Park, Soo-Jin (Dept. of Food and Nutrition Science for Bioindustry, Semyung University)
Shin, Weon-Sun (Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Hanyang University)
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Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association / v.24, no.3, 2018 , pp. 199-211 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was a correlation study to analyze the effects of smartphone usage time on food choice perceptions and behavior in middle school students in Seoul areas. The subjects to be surveyed were middle school students attending junior high schools in Mapo-gu, Seoul. A total of 133, 102, and 102 students were in the first second, and third grades, respectively. The usage time of smartphones was the weekday and weekend usage time except for the call function. Food choice perception and its behavior as dietary habits were constructed referring to previous research and food balance wheels data for the correct dietary habits of the Ministry of Health & Welfare and Korean Nutrition Society. The food choice behavior was categorized into non-recommended food and recommended food. The results are summarized as follows. First, the longer the time spent on smartphones, the less favorable the perception of correct food choices. Second, the higher the dependence on smartphones, the less favorable the perception of correct food choices. Third, the correct perception of food choices has been shown to reduce food choices, known as non-recommended foods. In addition, proper perception of food choices has been shown to increase the choice of recommended foods. In conclusion, the usage time and reliance of smartphones of middle school students was found to affect the food choice behavior by lowering the perception of correct food choices. This research is expected to form the basis for the development of programs and educational materials that can be of assistance to adolescents who are experiencing difficulties.
Keywords
smartphone usage; food choice perception; food choice behavior;
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