Table 4.
Results of path model.
| Hypothesized path | Path coefficient | t-value | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1a: Family influence → Covid-19 fear | .15 | 3.49*** | Supported |
| H1b: Peer influence → Covid-19 fear | .11 | 2.08** | Supported |
| H1c: Social media influence → Covid-19 fear | .15 | 3.08*** | Supported |
| H2a: Family influence → Health consciousness | .11 | 3.27** | Supported |
| H2b: Peer influence → Health consciousness | .04 | .83 | Not supported |
| H2c: Social media influence → Health consciousness | .11 | 2.76** | Supported |
| H3a: Covid-19 fear → Attitude toward giving up unhealthy foods | .06 | 1.73* | Supported |
| H3b: Covid-19 fear → Healthy nutrition | -.03 | −1.12 | Not supported |
| H4a: Health consciousness → Attitude toward giving up unhealthy foods | .46 | 10.26*** | Supported |
| H4b: Health consciousness → Healthy nutrition | .47 | 11.46*** | Supported |
| H5: Attitude toward giving up unhealthy foods → Healthy nutrition | .22 | 6.27*** | Supported |
*p < .05, **p < .01, ***p < .001.