• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.93-102
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• 2021

Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between watching mukbang (eating broadcasts) and dietary and health behavior in adults who watch mukbang. Methods: The questionnaire was administered on a self-written basis through online and offline formats to 800 adults (400 men and 400 women). The contents of the survey consisted of general characteristics, mukbang viewing time per week, breakfast intake frequency, preference for menus when viewing mukbang, delivery food intake frequency per week, late meal intake frequency per week, and health behavior. The subjects were divided into three groups according to mukbang viewing time. Results: The body weight of viewers was significantly higher when mukbang viewing time was over 14 hours for both men and women. In particular, based on the BMI (body mass index), those who watched mukbang for more than 14 hours were found to be overweight. People with more than 14 hours of mukbang viewing time per week were found to prefer mostly carbohydrate-rich food and meat, while those with less than 7 hours of mukbang viewing time per week showed a higher preference for vegetables and fruits. An analysis of the frequency of breakfast eaten showed that the rate of skipping breakfast was the highest for those who watched mukbang for more than 14 hours per week, and the rate of eating breakfast daily was the highest in the case of fewer than 7 hours of viewing. In the case of high mukbang viewing time per week, the frequency of food delivery and night eating was high. When mukbang viewing time was high, the viewer's interest in health was low and the frequency of exercising too was low. Conclusions: Viewers with high mukbang viewing time showed undesirable health and eating behavior. Thus, it is believed that proper nutrition education on improving eating habits and raising the awareness of correct eating habits is necessary for such viewers.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.674-686
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• 2024

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Mukbang, a trend originating in South Korea and gaining global popularity, could influence children's food choices and eating habits. This study analyzed the correlation between Mukbang viewing time in children and adolescents, their meal consumption frequency, nutrition quotient (NQ), and frequency of food intake. SUBJECTS/METHODS: From July to August 2022, this cross-sectional study investigated upper elementary students (ages 9-11 yrs) and adolescents (aged 12-18 yrs) using an online survey. The survey items included key demographic factors, Mukbang viewing frequency and duration, frequency of main meal consumption, commonly consumed foods, and the validated NQ, which was used to assess food intake quality. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to explore the link between Mukbang viewing and nutritional habits. RESULTS: Weekly Mukbang viewing time was significantly correlated with eating habits after adjusting for gender, age, physical activity frequency past week, household income, and primary caregiver's level of education. Increased Mukbang viewing time correlated with reduced frequency of breakfast (P for trend < 0.001) and dinner (P for trend = 0.012), while the frequency of eating out (P for trend < 0.001) and late-night snacking (P for trend = 0.008) increased. Higher Mukbang viewing time notably decreased scores in the moderation domain (P for trend < 0.001), in the practice domain (P for trend = 0.031), and overall NQ (P for trend < 0.001). It also significantly elevated intake of sweets (P for trend = 0.001), Korean-style street food, Western-style fast food, instant noodles, sweetened beverages, caffeinated beverages, and fruit and vegetable juices (P for trend < 0.001). CONCLUSION: This study identifies a negative correlation between Mukbang viewing and eating habits among Korean children and adolescents. The results indicate the importance of incorporating children and adolescents' media usage and environmental factors on dietary education and the development of policy programs.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제20권7호
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• pp.534-546
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• 2020

먹방과 쿡방의 유행과 함께 음식 관련 콘텐츠가 다양한 포맷으로 변화하면서 인기가 지속되고 있는 상황에서 수용자의 개인적 성향 변인이 콘텐츠의 이용 동기와 선호도에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 알아보고자 하였다. 혼밥 경향, 음식 관심도, 공감 능력을 개인적 성향 변인으로 설정하였고, 음식 콘텐츠는 속성에 따라 6가지 유형으로 세분화하여 각각의 선호도를 살펴보았다. 주요 연구결과는 첫째, 음식 콘텐츠 특징이 반영된 동기로 식도락적 감각 쾌락과 음식 보는 쾌감 동기가 추출되었다. 둘째, 음식 콘텐츠 이용 동기에 가장 영향을 미치는 성향 변인은 음식 관심도인 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 이용 동기에 따라 음식 콘텐츠 선호도가 다른 것으로 나타났고, 혼밥 경향, 공감 능력도 영향을 미치는 변인인 것으로 나타났다. 음식 콘텐츠를 선택하고 이용하는데 영향을 미치는 변인을 콘텐츠 유형별로 탐색해 본 결과가 콘텐츠 제작 과정에서 목표 수용자 층에 맞는 경쟁력 있는 요소를 개발하는데 도움이 될 것으로 기대한다.