A model and research approach for studying the management of limited food resources by low income families
1989
Campbell, C.C. | Desjardins, E.
This small, intensive, inductive study was done with 20 households, in order to generate the hypotheses and methodological experience needed to pursue a larger deductive hypothesis-testing survey on the nutritional needs and food management strategies of low income families with young children. On the basis of this study, a model and a set of hypotheses about household food management strategies were proposed. The model contains the major conceptual categories identified in this study, as well as the dimension within each category that appeared to be most important in understanding differences in household management strategies. The hypotheses are proposed because of their potential to influence programming for this target group. The methods developed are appropriate for research on the nature of food management strategies, rather than research to assess the prevalence of food-related stress. This study suggests that a thorough understanding of the household context of food provisioning activities is essential for both nutritionists and for the families themselves if there is to be an improvement in the nutritional health of low income families and children. The results of this inductive study are not generalizable but are intended to further program-relevant research on this topic.
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