Table 3

 Multiple linear regression analysis: prediction of support for obesity prevention (n = 1000)

Prediction of prevention supportBSEβt testp ValueR2
β, standardised regression coefficient; B, unstandardised regression coefficient; R2, adjusted multiple R2 (cumulative); SE, standard error.
Outcome variable: prevention support composite (1 =  disagree completely to 5 =  agree completely).
Age, years0.010.000.155.02<0.0013.3
Gender, female0.080.040.062.120.0344.5
Residence, western part of Germany–0.190.05–0.12–3.92<0.0015.4
Problem identification: significance of obesity0.120.030.154.82<0.0019.4
Causal attributions: food environment0.260.020.3912.50<0.00126.8
Causal attributions: activity behaviour0.080.030.082.570.01027.4
Responsibility for the solution of the obesity problem: societal responsibility0.090.020.144.49<0.00129.2
Constant1.780.17