Exploring the world of food with families: perspectives of low-income families on factors influencing their food choices.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate the social and environmental factors involved in the food decision-making processes of families living on lower incomes on the Island of Ireland.

Design

A qualitative design was employed for this study, using photovoice and creative mapping methods. Parents were requested to take photos and draw maps of their food environments. Interviews were then conducted with parents, using the materials produced by parents as a cue to discuss their food environments, influences and decision-making processes around food choices.

Setting

The participants were interviewed online via Microsoft Teams.

Participants

The participants were parents or guardians of children between the ages of 2 and 18 who self-defined as 'living on

SUBMITTER: Vaughan E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882528 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature