Design and validation of a questionnaire on the perception of persuasive food marketing among young Mexicans

Authors

  • Fernando Emmanuel Garcini Enrique Universidad Anáhuac de Cancún image/svg+xml
    • Claudia Nelly Orozco González Polytechnic University of Quintana Roo
      • Mónica Lizbeth Bautista Rodríguez Autonomous University of Mexico State image/svg+xml
        • Karina Isabel Casco Gallardo Autonomous University of Hidalgo State image/svg+xml
          • Nissa Yaing Torres Soto University of Quintana Roo image/svg+xml

            DOI:

            https://doi.org/10.19136/hs.a24.3.6027

            Abstract

            Objective: To design and validate a questionnaire that evaluates the influence of food marketing on young Mexicans.

            Materials and method: An observational, cross-sectional and quantitative study was carried out. The sample consisted of 346 university students from different states in Mexico. A questionnaire based on theoretical models of consumer behavior was developed. Content validity was determined by expert judgment and construct validity through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using principal axes and oblique rotation. Internal consistency was assessed using the omega coefficient (ω).

            Results: The EFA revealed a four-factor structure that explained 56.72% of the total variance. The factors identified were: (1) product exposure and advertising on social networks, (2) social and environmental responsibility, (3) product exposure and packaging, (4) brand experience and loyalty. The total scale showed adequate internal consistency (ω= .85) and a KMO measure of sampling adequacy of .84.

            Conclusions: The questionnaire developed proved valid and reliable for evaluating food marketing and its relationship to the purchasing decisions of young Mexicans, providing a useful tool for future research and intervention strategies.

             

            Keywords: Questionnaires; Evaluation studies; Marketing; Food; Adolescents.

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            Author Biographies

            • Fernando Emmanuel Garcini Enrique, Universidad Anáhuac de Cancún

              Student of the Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition. Universidad Anáhuac Cancun. Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

            • Claudia Nelly Orozco González, Polytechnic University of Quintana Roo

              PhD in Public Health Sciences. Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. Polytechnic University of Quintana Roo. Cancun, Quintana Roo. Mexico.

            • Mónica Lizbeth Bautista Rodríguez, Autonomous University of Mexico State

              Master's degree in Health Sciences. Faculty of Dentistry. Autonomous University of the State of Mexico. Toluca de Lerdo, State of Mexico. Mexico.

            • Karina Isabel Casco Gallardo, Autonomous University of Hidalgo State

              PhD in Public Health. Tlahuelilpan High School, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo. Hidalgo, Mexico.

            • Nissa Yaing Torres Soto, University of Quintana Roo

              PhD in Public Health. Department of Medical Sciences. Division of Health Sciences. Autonomous University of the State of Quintana Roo, Chetumal, Quintana Roo. Mexico.

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            Published

            2025-11-04

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            How to Cite

            Garcini Enrique, F. E., Orozco González, C. N., Bautista Rodríguez, M. L., Casco Gallardo, K. I., & Torres Soto, N. Y. (2025). Design and validation of a questionnaire on the perception of persuasive food marketing among young Mexicans. Horizonte Sanitario, 24(3), 701-717. https://doi.org/10.19136/hs.a24.3.6027

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