Ambiguous dietary behaviors of female school students: a qualitative content analysis via social cognitive theory (opens in new tab)

Adolescence is a critical period for the development of dietary patterns that significantly impact long-term health. This study explores the perspectives of adolescent girls, their parents, and educational staff regarding the factors shaping dietary behaviors in female school students. A qualitative content analysis was conducted between February and August 2024 in various regions of Khuzestan, Iran. Data were collected through semistructured interviews guided by social cognitive theory (SCT)...