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Environmental influences on energy balance-related behaviors: A dual-process view

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Kremers, Stef PJ, de Bruijn, Gert-Jan, Visscher, Tommy LS, van Mechelen, Willem, de Vries, Nanne K, Brug, Johannes·2006·International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

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Background: Studies on the impact of the 'obesogenic' environment have often used non-theoretical approaches. In this journal's debate and in other papers authors have argued the necessity of formulating conceptual models for differentiating the causal role of environmental influences on behavior. Discussion: The present paper aims to contribute to the debate by presenting a dual-process view on the environment – behavior relationship. This view is conceptualized in the EnRG framework (Environmental Research framework for weight Gain prevention). In the framework, behavior is postulated to be the result of a simultaneous influence of conscious and unconscious processes. Environmental influences are hypothesized to influence behavior both indirectly and directly. The indirect causal mechanism reflects the mediating role of behavior-specific cognitions in the influence of the environment on behavior. A direct influence reflects the automatic, unconscious, influence of the environment on behavior. Specific personal and behavioral factors are postulated to moderate the causal path (i.e., inducing either the automatic or the cognitively mediated environment – behavior relation). In addition, the EnRG framework applies an energy balance-approach, stimulating the integrated study of determinants of diet and physical activity. Conclusion: The application of a dual-process view may guide research towards causal mechanisms linking specific environmental features with energy balance-related behaviors in distinct populations. The present paper is hoped to contribute to the evolution of a paradigm that may help to disentangle the role of 'obesogenic' environmental factors.

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Authors
Kremers, S. P., de Bruijn, G.-J., Visscher, T. L., van Mechelen, W., de Vries, N. K., & Brug, J.
Affiliations
  • Maastricht University (NL)
  • National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (NL)
  • Erasmus MC (NL)
Corresponding author
Kremers, Stef PJ
Venue
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Published
2006-05-15
Volume
3
Issue
1
Pages
9-9
ISSN
1479-5868 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2136888533
Cited by
552
References
101
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FWCI
24.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
Keywords
obesogenic environment, energy balance, dual-process models, weight gain prevention, moderators, diet, physical activity, environmental influences on behavior

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