Preferred Educational Delivery Strategies Among Limited Income Older Adults Enrolled in Community Nutrition Education Programs

Authors

Stephany Parker, Oklahoma State University & Chickasaw Nation Nutrition ServicesFollow
Laura Powell, Midwest City Dialysis and Anadarko DialysisFollow
Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow
Joshua Phelps, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow

Volume

49

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.49.01.08

Abstract

The study reported here explored educational delivery preference of limited income older Oklahomans. Sixty participants 60 years or older enrolled in Community Nutrition Education Programs observed three educational delivery strategies and participated in a group discussion. Two researchers independently coded focus group transcripts and frequency counts to identify common themes and patterns related to preferred educational delivery. Findings indicate that educational delivery preference was rooted in the inclusion of experiential and relational aspects of the presentations. A combination of preferences for educational delivery strategies was noted, supporting the use of multiple educational strategies when developing Extension programs for older adults.

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Recommended Citation

Parker, S., Powell, L., Hermann, J., & Phelps, J. (2011). Preferred Educational Delivery Strategies Among Limited Income Older Adults Enrolled in Community Nutrition Education Programs. The Journal of Extension, 49(1), Article 8. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.49.01.08