Factors and Bahavior affecting to Sweet Consumption of Students in Dara Academy Chiang Mai Province Under The Foundation of The Council of Churches in Thailand

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine factors and behaviors that affect sweet consumption among students of Dara Academy, Chiang Mai Province. This research is mixed-methods research. The sample used in the research is 85 students in high school years 4-6. The instrument used in the research is a questionnaire. and in-depth interviews and analyze the data with statistics, percentages, averages, and standard deviations. and content analysis

          The findings revealed that factors and behaviors affecting the overall sweet consumption of students were at a high level. When considering each aspect, it was found that (1) the attitude and personal psychology of students It was found that the overall level was at a high level (x̅ = 3.60, S.D = 0.53) (2) The knowledge aspect of the students was found to be at a high level overall (x̅ = 4.27 S.D = 0.55) (3) The media aspect of the students was found to be at a high level x̅ = 4.27, S.D = 0.55) (3) Found that the overall level was at a high level (x̅ = 3.64, S.D. = 0.84) (3) The cultural aspect of the students was found to be at a high level overall (x̅= 4.35, S.D. = 0.45) (4) The social aspect of the students Found that the overall level was at a high level (x̅ = 4.35 S.D. = 0.45)