The Impact of Fast Food on Adolescents and Their Preferences Among Residents of the Suhareka Municipality

Armend Aliaga, Lindita Aliaga

Abstract


Introduction – This study investigates the phenomenon of fast food consumption among adolescents aged 16-18 years (high school students in the municipality of Suhareka), focusing on their knowledge and attitudes toward this issue.

Objective – The aim of this study is to gain insights into adolescents’ knowledge, negative habits, attitudes, and opinions regarding fast food consumption.

Methodology – This research was conducted using a physical questionnaire.

Sample – A total of 147 adolescents participated physically in the study. The first two questions gathered demographic data, including gender and age. The third question inquired about their fast food consumption habits, while the last six questions explored their behaviors and opinions on the negative effects of fast food consumption.

Results – The findings indicate that 55% of respondents were female, and 45% were male, showing a slight percentage difference between genders. Regarding age, 52% were 14-16 years old, while 48% were 16-18 years old. Unfortunately, a significant percentage of adolescents reported consuming fast food.

Conclusions – Based on the results of this questionnaire, adolescents demonstrated a reasonable level of knowledge regarding fast food consumption. However, a larger percentage indicated that they are fast food consumers. Additionally, some respondents expressed a desire to acquire more knowledge about the negative effects of fast food consumption during the survey.


Keywords


Fast food consumption, attitudes, knowledge, age,

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v47.2.6715

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