Table 3 Perceived influence on eating by perceived comparison category for each network
Networks | Comparison categories | Comparison to Nominee’s eating behaviors, N (%)a | Influence on eating, Mean (SD) | χ 2 (p-value)b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Family | Better | 41 (35.3) | 6.44 (2.56) | 23.27 (<0.001) |
Same as | 30 (25.9) | 4.43 (2.50) | ||
Worse | 45 (38.8) | 3.93 (2.34) | ||
College Friends | Better | 44 (42.3) | 3.11 (1.86) | 2.93 (0.23) |
Same as | 38 (36.5) | 3.03 (2.24) | ||
Worse | 22 (21.2) | 2.59 (2.49) | ||
High School Friends | Better | 35 (40.2) | 2.40 (1.74) | 1.61 (0.45) |
Same as | 29 (33.3) | 2.55 (2.10) | ||
Worse | 23 (26.4) | 1.65 (0.82) | ||
Significant Others | Better | 3 (16.7) | 5.67 (2.08) | 7.71 (0.02) |
Same as | 8 (44.4) | 9.25 (1.04) | ||
Worse | 7 (38.9) | 5.86 (3.24) |