The Family Mealtime Study: Parent Socialization and Context During Family Meals

Authors

• Car Mun Kok, University of California
• Julia Torquati, University of Nebraska
• Maria de Guzman, University of Nebraska

Volume

57

Issue

3

DOI

10.34068/joe.57.03.10

Abstract

Research on the family mealtime has shown its importance for youths' dietary attitudes and behaviors. Youths who have more frequent family meals often have more healthful dietary behaviors. However, little is known about the context and processes related to how family mealtimes affect youths' dietary behaviors. To address this gap, we examined the context of family mealtimes and parent socialization that occurs during family meals through mealtime observations and interviews. Family mealtimes are valued by parents, and our findings can be useful to Extension professionals in educating parents and families regarding shaping of family mealtimes, feeding strategies, and nutrition.

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Recommended Citation

Kok, C. M., Torquati, J., & de Guzman, M. (2019). The Family Mealtime Study: Parent Socialization and Context During Family Meals. Journal of Extension, 57(3), Article 10. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.57.03.10