Eating behaviors and related cultural attitudes of African American men and women

Eating behaviors and related cultural attitudes of African American men and women

Cultural groups often participate in traditions and activities surrounding food and eating, which contribute to group differences in maladaptive eating-related patterns and outcomes. This study explored the relationships between cultural attitudes and eating behaviors of young adult African American...

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Main Authors: Christina Oney, Daniel DePaulo, Rebecca Lewis, Robert Sellers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2015-09-01
Series:Health Psychology Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102915605974
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spelling doaj-248c939ddab049e6a6a0887914b95eb02020-11-25T03:19:21ZengSAGE PublishingHealth Psychology Open2055-10292015-09-01210.1177/205510291560597410.1177_2055102915605974Eating behaviors and related cultural attitudes of African American men and womenChristina Oney0Daniel DePaulo1Rebecca Lewis2Robert Sellers3City University of New York, USACity University of New York, USAUniversity of Michigan, USAUniversity of Michigan, USACultural groups often participate in traditions and activities surrounding food and eating, which contribute to group differences in maladaptive eating-related patterns and outcomes. This study explored the relationships between cultural attitudes and eating behaviors of young adult African American men and women. Endorsing a strong orientation on various dimensions of African American culture were related to less dieting, bulimic, and anorexic behaviors and attitudes. This study extended our knowledge of the ways in which cultural attitudes were related to the physical and mental health of African Americans and recognized the significance of individual differences within this group.https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102915605974
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