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The Role of Family of Origin in Current Lifestyle Choices

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Many Americans are in poor health. This is acute for racial/ethnic minorities compared with the Non-Hispanic white population. A grounded theory approach was used to analyze semistructured qualitative interviews to identify perceptions of family-of-origin lifestyle choices in same-race and interracial couples. Several central themes emerged from the data including influence of family-of-origin eating patterns, lack of family-of-origin importance for physical activity, and romantic partner influence in eating and exercise. Findings provide evidence for the socialization of family of origin on lifestyle choices into adulthood and also suggest promising changes due to romantic partner.

Source: Family & Community Health

DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000188

Authors: Ana Laura Fonseca, Jill Koyama, Emily A. Butler

Institution: University of Arizona

Language: English

Topic: Health and Lifestyle Studies

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute