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Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2014
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Health and Nutritional Sciences
First Advisor
Kendra Kattelmann
Abstract
Objective: To determine the acceptability of using the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Jackrabbit mascot as a marketing tool to promote fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption and physical activity (PA) among fourth grade students. Methods: Nutrition faculty and students cooperated with collegiate graphic design students to develop eight posters that featured the SDSU Jackrabbit mascot and slogans promoting FV intake and PA. The Jumpin' Jacks campaign included prominently displayed posters in common areas of the school, nutrition and physical activity lesson, and a visit from the Jackrabbit mascot. Results: In-depth interviews querying student ability to communicate understanding and recall (aided/unaided) of the social marketing materials and messages were conducted at post-assessment with 132 students. High understanding (87.8%) was found among the students; and approximately one-third of the students were able to recall unaided the Jumpin' Jacks messages and posters. Conclusions and Implications: Students interviewed were aware of the campaign and the messages promoted by the Jackrabbit Mascot. Students were able to recognize the mascot and associate the messages with appropriate healthy behavior. An example of a common interview response from the students was "Jumpin' Jacks encourages you to eat good food and go outside and have fun exercising".
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Children -- Nutrition -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- South Dakota
Exercise for children -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- South Dakota
Advertising characters
Social marketing
Advertising campaigns
Health behavior
Description
Includes bibliographical references (pages 16-18)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
27
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
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Recommended Citation
Olesen, Megan, "Jumpin’ Jacks : Social Marketing Campaign Aimed to Increase Awareness of Healthful Behavior in South Dakota Fourth Grade Students" (2014). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1572.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/1572