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A Multi-Informant Assessment of Food Security in Adolescents: Discordance in Self-Report and Parent-Proxy Report

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Food insecurity is associated with a multitude of negative outcomes among adolescents. Despite adolescents' burgeoning autonomy, much of the research has relied on parent-proxy report, with few studies directly comparing adolescents' and parents' perceptions of adolescent food security. In the present study, parent-adolescent dyads (N = 144) completed questionnaires measuring perceptions of adolescent food security. Adolescents (12-17 years) completed the Child Food Security Survey Module. Parents completed the Household Food Security Survey Module. Dyads demonstrated discordant perceptions of adolescent food security on categorical- and item-levels of analysis. Further research is needed to elucidate explanations for these discrepancies using longitudinal designs.

Source: Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition

DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2022.2117002

Authors: Miranda L. Frank, Amy F. Sato

Institution: Kent State University

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development