August 21, 2025Epidemiology and HealthOpen Access

Behavioral and psychosocial factors associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among Korean adolescents: a path analysis using the 2022 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals key behavioral and psychosocial factors affecting SSB intake in adolescents, suggesting intervention strategies.

SSB consumption is strongly linked to unhealthy eating patterns among Korean adolescents, indicating urgent public health concerns.
Higher fast-food consumption showed the strongest direct effect on SSB intake, with a coefficient (B = 0.3884) that highlights its significance.
Path analysis of data from 49,548 participants revealed complex interactions between fast-food, nighttime eating, and SSB consumption.
Findings suggest the need for targeted interventions to address fast-food intake and sedentary behavior in youth populations.

Park et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals key behavioral and psychosocial factors affecting SSB intake in adolescents, suggesting intervention strategies.