High School Student and Caregiver Preferred Communication Method Regarding School Meals: A Qualitative Approach

Abstract

BACKGROUNDThis study examined student and caregiver preference for school communication and explored the feasibility and acceptability of a digital tool to assist with communication about school meal program between schools and families.METHODSThe study used qualitative methodology through youth focus groups and caregiver semi‐structured phone interviews. The study was conducted in 4 high schools in a large, urban city. The phenomenon of interest included the exploration of preferences regarding communication around school meal programs and feasibility and acceptability of a digital tool for communication and promoting the ordering of healthful foods in the school environment. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analyzed through NVivo qualitative software using thematic analysis approach to examine themes.RESULTSForty‐seven students (ages 14‐21, grades 9‐12) participated in 7 focus groups and 24 caregivers participated in semi‐structured phone interviews. Three themes emerged around (1) communication preferences, (2) accessibility, and (3) extrinsic motivational factors for engagement in healthy eating behaviors.CONCLUSIONResults indicated that communication methods could potentially influence motivation and engagement in youth school meal participation.

Pengembangan Karakter Peduli Lingkungan Melalui Metode Bermain Peran pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar

“…Penelitian ini melibatkan siswa sekolah dasar sebagai subjek utama, mengambil pendekatan kualitatif untuk mengumpulkan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan analisis dokumen (Appleton, 2018;Botelho, 2018;Dahlqvist, 2021;Mansfield, 2023;Roulston, 2021;Shekhar, 2019). Dengan demikian, penelitian ini tidak hanya akan memberikan gambaran mendalam tentang efektivitas metode bermain peran, tetapi juga akan mengungkapkan perubahan yang terjadi pada karakter peduli lingkungan siswa selama proses pembelajaran.…”