Pandemic-related parental distress: examining associations with family meals and child feeding practices during the COVID-19 pandemic

Department of Psychological Sciences
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  3. Pandemic-related parental distress: examining associations with family meals and child feeding practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Abstract

The present study examined associations between COVID-19-related negative impact and parental distress and aspects of the home food environment. Parents (N= 189) of children ages 7–17 completed an online survey assessing COVID-19-related impact and distress, household meals, feeding practices, and weight concern. Results suggested an inverse association between impact and distress and structured meals and positive associations with both restrictive feeding practices and weight concern. Food insecurity significantly moderated the association between impact and structured meals and remains a necessary target for intervention. Future research should explore factors that may mitigate the impact of COVID-19-related distress on the home food environment.
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Article
Identifier(s)
10.1080/02739615.2021.1967754
Publication Date
2022-01
Publication Title
Children's Health Care
Volume
51
Issue
1
First Page
79
Last Page
100
Extent
22
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West, C., Shields, C., Hultstrand, K., Frank, M., & Sato, A. (2022). Pandemic-related parental distress: examining associations with family meals and child feeding practices during the COVID-19 pandemic (1–). Children’s Health Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/02739615.2021.1967754
West, Caroline, Clarissa Shields, Kara Hultstrand, Miranda Frank, and Amy Sato. 2022. “Pandemic-Related Parental Distress: Examining Associations With Family Meals and Child Feeding Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic”. Children’s Health Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/02739615.2021.1967754.
West, Caroline, et al. Pandemic-Related Parental Distress: Examining Associations With Family Meals and Child Feeding Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Children’s Health Care, Jan. 2022, https://doi.org/10.1080/02739615.2021.1967754.