Awareness and Attitude of High School Students Towards Their Practices on Fast Food Consumption
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https://doi.org/10.31154/isc12.v12i1.128.150-162Keywords:
awareness, attitude, consumption practices, fast foodAbstract
The consumption of fast food has increased significantly among adolescents, raising concerns about its potential health impact. However, limited research exists on how high school students in the Philippines perceive and engage with this issue. This descriptive-correlational study described students’ awareness, attitudes, and consumption practices toward fast food and examined the relationships among these variables. Using cluster sampling, data were collected from at least 247 high school students. Results showed that students had a good level of awareness, a favorable attitude, and a moderate frequency of consumption. A weak negative correlation was found between awareness and consumption, while attitude showed a moderate positive correlation. Multiple regression analysis revealed that both awareness and attitude significantly predicted consumption practices, with attitude being the stronger predictor. In conclusion, while students are aware of the health risks associated with fast food, their limited understanding of its nutritional value may lead to less healthy choices. Despite this, they maintain a favorable attitude toward fast food, which has a more significant influence on their consumption. To improve health outcomes, future research should balance questionnaire items more effectively, consider grade-level sampling, and investigate the social, environmental, and emotional factors that impact eating habits. Additionally, adopting longitudinal or experimental research designs could further uncover the causal relationships between awareness, attitude, and fast food consumption.
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