Meeting Household Food Needs: A Qualitative Examination of Food Access among Parenting Community College Students

Meier, Cristian L.; Ryan, Grace; Askelson, Natoshia M.; Pieper, Felicia; Greene, Mary Ann; Buckert, Amy; Rasmusson, Addie

doi:10.1080/10668926.2021.1902425

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“…Research has shown that housing insecurity, health issues, transportation, and employment issues are prevalent predictors of food insecurity [ 11 ]. Moreover, students often rely on working part-time or full-time, Pell grants, loans, support from family, and partners to decrease their financial burden [ 24 , 25 ].…”

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The Association between Food Security Status and Psychological Distress and Loneliness among Full-Time Undergraduate Students at a Minority-Serving Institution

Guzman

Lange

McClain

2022

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Little is known about the relationship of food security (FS) status with mental health among students at minority-serving institutions. We aimed to elucidate the association of FS status with psychological distress and loneliness among full-time undergraduate students at a minority-serving institution. We used data from the National Collegiate Health Assessment III (n = 441). To assess FS, students responded to the USDA 6-item short form (range: 0–6) and responses were categorized as high (0), marginal (1) or low/very low (2–6) FS. The Kessler 6 scale assessed psychological distress (range: 0–24). The UCLA loneliness scale assessed loneliness (range: 3–9). Higher scores indicated higher psychological distress and loneliness. Using adjusted linear regression models, we examined the association of FS with psychological distress and loneliness. Compared to students with high FS (mean (SD): 9.4 (0.8)), students with marginal (11.4 (1.0); p < 0.05) or low/very low (11.8 (0.8); p < 0.01) FS had higher psychological distress scores. Compared to students with high FS (5.5 (0.3)), students with low/very low FS (6.0 (0.3); p < 0.05) had higher loneliness scores. Future studies should further explore these relationships using mixed methods, to provide complementary quantitative findings with the emic perspective of students and their experiences, which can inform programming to prevent and reduce food insecurity.

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The Association between Food Security Status and Psychological Distress and Loneliness among Full-Time Undergraduate Students at a Minority-Serving Institution

Guzman

Lange

McClain

2022

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“…Discrepancies with the codes were discussed in the research team meetings until there was a consensus. Third, we identified emerging themes using relevant concepts found in the literature regarding community college students' experiences with food insecurity [34,35]. Further, we identified additional themes that emerged from the data itself.…”

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Feasibility of Delivering an on-Campus Food Distribution Program in a Community College Setting: A Mixed Methods Sequential Explanatory Investigation

Hernandez

Daundasekara

Walton

et al. 2021

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Despite community college students experiencing food insecurity there has been a dearth of research conducted on the feasibility of providing a program designed to increase access to fruits and vegetables among community colleges. This study used a mixed methods sequential explanatory design to examine the feasibility of delivering an on-campus food distribution program (FDP) to community college students and to examine the association between FDP and food insecurity and dietary intake. The study also explored the student’s experiences related to barriers and facilitators of program utilization. In phase one, the FDP occurred for eight months and students could attend twice per month, receiving up to 60 pounds of food per visit. Online questionnaires were used to collect students’ food security and dietary intake. Among the 1000 students offered the FDP, 495 students enrolled, with 329 students (66.5%) attending ≥ 1. Average attendance = 3.27 (SD = 3.08) [Range = 1–16] distributions. The FDP did not reduce food insecurity nor improve dietary intake. In phase two, a subsample of students (n = 36) discussed their FDP experiences through focus groups revealing three barriers limiting program utilization: program design and organization, personal schedule and transportation, and program abuse by other attendees. Facilitators to greater program utilization included: the type of food distributed and welcoming environment, along with allowing another designated individual to collect food. To maximize program use, it is suggested that reported barriers be addressed, which might positively influence food insecurity and dietary intake.

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Research trends and gaps concerning food insecurity in college students in the United States: a scoping review

Goldman,

Freiria,

Landry

et al. 2024

Journal of American College Health

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Meeting Household Food Needs: A Qualitative Examination of Food Access among Parenting Community College Students

Cited by 5 publications

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The Association between Food Security Status and Psychological Distress and Loneliness among Full-Time Undergraduate Students at a Minority-Serving Institution

The Association between Food Security Status and Psychological Distress and Loneliness among Full-Time Undergraduate Students at a Minority-Serving Institution

Feasibility of Delivering an on-Campus Food Distribution Program in a Community College Setting: A Mixed Methods Sequential Explanatory Investigation

Research trends and gaps concerning food insecurity in college students in the United States: a scoping review

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