Evaluation of social influences

Question 1

Samples in research

Answer 1

Type small scale of sample of white Americans- unclear if generalise to other populations

Question 2

Samples in research example ? found?

Answer 2

Robinson et al  800 8-9 year old for number of different backgrounds
created complex class with behaviour of parents and food preference of children 

girls more influenced by parental modelling and control then boys

Question 3

Research into effectiveness of parental influence- - Russell et al did what?

Answer 3

interviewed parents of kids 2-5 year olds about methods to influence food kids liked or dislikes, found not all methods user were effective.

Question 4

Research into effectiveness of parental influence- - Russell et al what was effective + what wasn’t?

Answer 4

used parental modelling and food exposure found effective in promoting healthy eating but other like forced consumption or restricting food across ineffective

Question 5

Research into effectiveness of parental influence- Russell et al those with healthy preference did what?

Answer 5

• Parents of kids with healthy food preference increased likelihood to use effective feeding method then those with unhealthy preference

Question 6

Research into effectiveness of parental influence- Russell et al overall supports due to?

Answer 6

claim kids learn food preference from parents but some approaches more effective then others

Question 7

Research into the role of peers- Wade et al what predicts kids consumptiom

Answer 7

adult fruit and veg consumption strong predictive of kids fruit and veg consumption.

Question 8

Research into the role of peers- Jansen et Tenney (Netherlands) soical faciliation

Answer 8

sign other modelling eating and drinking light (sugar free yoghurts and drinks) should put taste of light products in primary age kids

This increased in behaviour in presence of others displayed same behaviour (social facilitation) likely ensuring they are consuming foods demonstrated by others to be safe