Food Choices and Coping Strategies During Periods of Perceived Food Shortage: Perspectives from Four Racial/Ethnic Groups

Authors

Stephany Parker, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow
Vlasta Pinto, Oklahoma State University
Tay Kennedy, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow
Joshua A. Phleps, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow

Volume

45

Issue

5

Abstract

The study reported here aimed to develop a better understanding of ethnic differences in food choices during times of perceived food shortage. Eight focus groups were conducted with limited income women between the ages of 18 to 35 years--two each with Native American, Hispanic, African American, and White participants. Content analysis of transcripts indicated differences and similarities with respect to food choices and coping strategies. Results of the study have important implications for the development of culturally appropriate and financially realistic nutrition education programming with diverse populations.

Recommended Citation

Parker, S., Pinto, V., Kennedy, T., & Phleps, J. A. (2007). Food Choices and Coping Strategies During Periods of Perceived Food Shortage: Perspectives from Four Racial/Ethnic Groups. The Journal of Extension, 45(5), Article 8. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol45/iss5/8