Overview
Habits are learned behaviors that become automatic through repetition, shaping daily routines and long-term health outcomes. Research published in this journal examines habits primarily through the lens of dietary patterns, eating behaviors, and their interconnections with sleep, circadian rhythms, and developmental factors. Studies have investigated pedagogical models for improving dietary habits through prescription-based advice, comparative approaches to dietary education across different cultures, and the role of food energy density in weight management among older adults. Additional research explores how meal timing and sleep habits influence academic performance in elementary school students, feeding difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorders, and the impact of sibling relationships on young children's fluid intake behaviors. The journal has also published work on barriers to implementing new food regulations in school settings, cultural dimensions of Mediterranean dietary patterns, and emerging concerns such as orthorexia nervosa in young adults. This body of research underscores that habits represent critical intervention points for public health, as they mediate the relationship between knowledge, environment, and sustained behavior change across diverse populations and developmental stages.
Research published in this journal
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 12 articles above have been cited 92 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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2026 · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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2025 · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
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2025 · IntechOpen eBooks
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Habits, linking to each citing work.