An Empirical Analysis of Parental Attitudes Toward the Use of Taxes in Reducing Childhood Obesity: The Case of Çanakkale Province

The data were collected through a structured survey administered to 402 parents residing in Çanakkale, Türkiye , who have children aged 4 to 13 years . The dataset includes variables measuring attitudes toward obesity taxes (based on Likert-type scale items), as well as demographic characteristics (such as age, gender, education level, income, and number of children) and child-related factors (including child’s age, BMI perception, and dietary habits).

The data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics 27 , employing descriptive statistics, Independent Samples T-Test , One-Way ANOVA , and Simple Regression Model to explore differences and predictors of parental attitudes. Findings from the quantitative analysis indicate that parents generally hold negative attitudes toward obesity taxes , and that these attitudes significantly vary according to certain sociodemographic and family characteristics.