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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Factors influencing healthy product consumer behavior: an integrated model of purchase intention.

Jessica Müller-Pérez, Ángel Acevedo-Duque, Elizabeth Emperatriz García-Salirrosas, Manuel Escobar-Farfán, Jorge Alberto Esponda-Pérez, Elena Cachicatari-Vargas, Rina Álvarez-Becerra, Sandra Alcina De Fortoul

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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Jessica Müller-PérezGraduate Department, School of Marketing and Business, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico.
Ángel Acevedo-DuquePrograma de Doctorado en Ciencias Sociales Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Elizabeth Emperatriz García-SalirrosasFaculty Management Science, Universidad Autónoma del Perú, Lima, Peru.
Manuel Escobar-FarfánDepartment of Administration, Faculty of Administration and Economics, University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago, Chile.
Jorge Alberto Esponda-PérezFaculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico.
Elena Cachicatari-VargasFaculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann, Tacna, Peru.
Rina Álvarez-BecerraGraduate School, Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann, Tacna, Peru.
Sandra Alcina De FortoulGrupo de Investigación de Estudios Organizacionales Sostenibles, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

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Abstract

Introduction: Understanding consumer behavior toward healthy food consumption is essential for promoting sustainable and health-conscious dietary choices. Previous studies based on the Theory of Planned behavior (TPB) have highlighted the role of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control in shaping purchase intentions. However, the extent to which additional factors, such as price sensitivity, willingness to pay, and health consciousness, influence these decisions remains unclear, particularly in emerging markets. Therefore, this study aims to develop a predictive model to assess the intention to consume healthier products. It is based on the variables of attitude and perceived purchasing control from the Theory of Planned behavior while also incorporating key factors related to sustainability, health, and nutrition. This research addresses the growing need to understand consumer behavior in the context of healthy and sustainable food choices. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted, collecting data from 703 Mexican consumers. The dataset was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the relationships among the studied variables and their effects on purchase intention and consumer behavior. Results: The analysis revealed that willingness to pay was the strongest predictor of healthy purchase intention (β = 0.347, Conclusion: The findings highlight the pivotal role of price and willingness to pay as key determinants of healthy food purchase intention, underscoring their strategic relevance in influencing consumer behavior. Although perceived purchase control and attitude also contribute positively-albeit to a lesser extent-health consciousness demonstrates limited influence, suggesting that awareness alone may not be sufficient to drive healthier purchasing decisions. These insights offer practical implications for policymakers, health advocates, and marketers seeking to foster healthier consumption habits.

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Consumer BehaviorDiet, HealthyFood PreferencesHealth BehaviorIntentionAdolescentAdultChoice BehaviorCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMexicoMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultbehavioral healthconsumer economicshealthy productsplanned behaviorpurchase intention

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PMCPMC12098389

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