Factors Within Multiple Socio-Ecological Model Levels of Influence Affecting Older SNAP Participants' Ability to Grocery Shop and Prepare Food

Authors

Kiranmayi Korlagunta, National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Ministry of Health and WelfareFollow
Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow
Stephany Parker, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow
Mark Payton, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow

Volume

52

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.52.01.27

Abstract

The study identified and determined if factors within multiple levels of the socio-ecological model were effective in explaining older adult Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants' ability to grocery shop and prepare food. Data were collected from 370 SNAP participants, 65 years and above, via a telephone survey. Factors within multiple levels of influence were significant in explaining both ability to grocery shop and prepare food, including physical and emotional wellbeing; self-reliance; finances; housing; family and friend interactions; social support; and food access. To effectively influence older SNAP participants, integrated SNAP education programs addressing multiple levels of influence are recommended.

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Recommended Citation

Korlagunta, K., Hermann, J., Parker, S., & Payton, M. (2014). Factors Within Multiple Socio-Ecological Model Levels of Influence Affecting Older SNAP Participants' Ability to Grocery Shop and Prepare Food. The Journal of Extension, 52(1), Article 27. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.52.01.27