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Research interests
Encompass qualitative and quantitative methods in addressing chronic disease risk and the applications of social psychological theories in diverse population groups.
Scholarly Interests
Application of social psychological theories in understanding dietary behaviors. Nutrition education of diverse population groups with social marketing strategies to promote health behaviors.
Teaching
Dr. Liou teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition education and social marketing.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 11 Article
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COVID-19-Related Beliefs and Dietary Behaviors of American Undergraduate Students Vary by Race via the Lens of the Health Belief Model
Liou, D. & Lee, J. M., Jul 2025, In: COVID. 5, 7, 102.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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COVID-19 prevention behaviors and dietary habits among undergraduate students: A health belief model approach
Liou, D., 1 Aug 2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 8, e0309623.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Living environment considerations on obesity prevention behaviors and self-efficacy among chinese americans
Liou, D. & Karasik, J. A., Sep 2021, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18, 17, 9322.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Self-efficacy and psychosocial considerations of obesity risk reduction behaviors in young adult white Americans
Liou, D. & Kulik, L., Jun 2020, In: PLoS ONE. 15, 6 June, e0235219.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dietary Acculturation of Obesity Risk Reduction Behaviors in Chinese Americans
Liou, D., Bauer, K. D. & Fowler, E., Dec 2018, In: Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 47, 2, p. 130-141 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From Grit to Graduation: One Student’s Self-Funded Journey at Montclair State University
9/01/26
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