Term of Award

Winter 2024

Degree Name

Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.)

Document Type and Release Option

Dissertation (open access)

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Department

College of Public Health

Committee Chair

Dziyana Nazaruk

Committee Member 1

Ana Palacios

Committee Member 2

Kelly Sullivan

Committee Member 3

William Mase

Abstract

Recent studies have indicated that an unhealthy diet plays a role in the development of overweight and obesity, which are among the most severe public health challenges of the 21st century. One population that has become an emerging focus is female parents aged 21 – 35. Research has demonstrated that the transition to parenthood and the years following are often a turning point regarding developing obesity and that early effects on weight gain are likely to be cumulative and persistent. A unique characteristic of this population is their high utilization of social media. This study utilized a mixed methods study design to explore potential associations between social media utilization and nutrition behaviors among this target population. This study also examined the possible associations between sociodemographic factors such as age, race/ethnicity, marital status, income, and education, and the utilization of social media for nutrition-related purposes within the target population.

OCLC Number

1470980889

Research Data and Supplementary Material

No

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