@misc{10481/68696,
year = {2021},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10481/68696},
abstract = {Background: The influence of mass media on emotions, subjective well-being and behaviours in society should be clearly understood. Physical-health education has an important role
to play as a preventive tool. The aim of this study was to develop an explanatory model regarding
the relationships between mass media, psychological well-being, physical activity, Mediterranean
diet and age and to compare the model with multi-group analysis according to gender. Methods: A
descriptive, non-experimental, cross-sectional design was used, with 634 participants between 18 and
66 years old (M = 35.18 ± 9.68). Results: Structural equation modeling was found to be satisfactory
for all parameters. Results show that mass media have a significant direct influence on well-being,
with negative effects on physical activity and adherence to a Mediterranean diet. The model fitted
better for males in terms of gender differences, showing a better fit of psychological well-being
being associated with higher levels of physical activity and better adherence to the Mediterranean
diet. Among women, no relationships were found between mass media pressure and psychological
well-being and healthy physical habits, but higher personal satisfaction was associated with better
physical activity and better dietary patterns. Conclusions: Thus, the study approaches society to a
perspective influenced by mass media and physical-health education, reporting and emphasizing the
importance of healthy lifestyles.},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {Physical activity},
keywords = {Mediterranean diet},
keywords = {Media pressure},
keywords = {Psychological well-being},
title = {Impact of the Mass Media on Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Psychological Well-Being and Physical Activity. Structural Equation Analysis},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph18073746},
author = {Marfil Carmona, Rafael and Ortega Caballero, Manuel and Zurita Ortega, Félix and Ubago Jiménez, José Luis and González Valero, Gabriel and Puertas Molero, Pilar},
}