Measuring nutrition attitude among university students
Boren, A.R.; Dixon, P.N.; Reed, D.B.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association 82(3): 251-253
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-8223 PMID: 6827005 Document Number: 212883
A nutrition attitude scale for use with university nutrition students was modeled on the Carruth and Anderson attitude scale. Content validity for the Attitude Toward Nutrition Scale (ATNS) was achieved by a review panel of experts. The ATNS and the Rokeach Dogmatism Scale were administered simultaneously for criterion-related validity indicating a reasonable construct relationship. Reliability was demonstrated by a coefficient alpha of 0.84 and a split-half reliability estimate of 0.86. The new scale excludes statements regarding nutrition knowledge and avoids sexist language. (author)