TY - JOUR
T1 - Spousal support and food-related behavior change in middle-aged and older adults living with type 2 diabetes
AU - Beverly, Elizabeth A.
AU - Miller, Carla K.
AU - Wray, Linda A.
N1 - Copyright:
Copyright 2011 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2008/10
Y1 - 2008/10
N2 - One of the most challenging diabetes-related behavior changes is adhering to a healthful diet. Drawing on the social cognitive theory and social support literature, this qualitative study explores how spousal support influences dietary changes following a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in middle-aged and older adults. The purpose of this study was to determine how aspects of the spousal relationship translate into behavior changes, specifically adherence to a healthful diet. Analyses revealed five core themes related to dietary adherence: control over food, dietary competence, commitment to support, spousal communication, and coping with diabetes. The themes can be categorized within two key social cognitive theory constructs: reinforcement and self-efficacy. Implications from the focus group data can inform the development of more effective, targeted nutrition messages and programs to provide specific knowledge and skills.
AB - One of the most challenging diabetes-related behavior changes is adhering to a healthful diet. Drawing on the social cognitive theory and social support literature, this qualitative study explores how spousal support influences dietary changes following a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in middle-aged and older adults. The purpose of this study was to determine how aspects of the spousal relationship translate into behavior changes, specifically adherence to a healthful diet. Analyses revealed five core themes related to dietary adherence: control over food, dietary competence, commitment to support, spousal communication, and coping with diabetes. The themes can be categorized within two key social cognitive theory constructs: reinforcement and self-efficacy. Implications from the focus group data can inform the development of more effective, targeted nutrition messages and programs to provide specific knowledge and skills.
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U2 - 10.1177/1090198107299787
DO - 10.1177/1090198107299787
M3 - Article
C2 - 17456857
AN - SCOPUS:52249106237
VL - 35
SP - 707
EP - 720
JO - Health Education and Behavior
JF - Health Education and Behavior
SN - 1090-1981
IS - 5
ER -