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Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Academic achievement Languages : en Pages : 280
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As higher education continues to see a changing student population, there is clear evidence that food insecurity is a real concern on college campuses. The need to increase food availability and access on campuses is even more critical to the retention and education experiences of students. This study sought to understand the scope of food insecurity at one four-year public institution and whether there were implications on academic outcomes for college students who face it. Given the noteworthy changes in student demographics, it was important to determine whether nontraditional students are subject to an increased vulnerability to food insecurity, making college attendance and academic success more difficult. Data collection consisted of using a multi-method approach by administrating a survey questionnaire and conducting semi-structured interviews. An online survey was distributed to a random sample of 2,700 undergraduate students. In total, 314 students participated in the survey. Eight students participated in interviews about their experience with food insecurity. Overall, 47.9% of survey respondents scored in the category of being food insecure at some point within the past 12 months. Nontraditional college students are more likely to experience food insecurity at higher rates compared to other student populations. Students who experienced food insecurity had lower overall GPAs, were twice as likely to fail and withdraw from a course and four times more likely to take an incomplete grade in a course. The results of these tests indicated nontraditional food insecure students experienced academic outcomes differently compared to traditional food insecure students. The impact of food insecurity on GPA was marginally different between traditional and nontraditional students. Moreover, nontraditional food insecure students were 1.5 times more likely to fail, take an incomplete and withdraw from a course compared to food insecure traditional students. This study also examined the lived experiences of students who encountered food insecurity. Nine broad themes emerged from the analysis of interviews. These themes included coping strategies, physical and mental strain, compounded financial challenges, stigma, campus support, commitment toward degree completion, adverse academic implications, high food costs and the feeling of isolation or lack of socializing. An important recommendation drawn from these findings is for higher education institutions to consider establishing a variety of food relief initiatives that address the issue of student hunger and challenges policies preventing students from getting the support they need.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Academic achievement Languages : en Pages : 280
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As higher education continues to see a changing student population, there is clear evidence that food insecurity is a real concern on college campuses. The need to increase food availability and access on campuses is even more critical to the retention and education experiences of students. This study sought to understand the scope of food insecurity at one four-year public institution and whether there were implications on academic outcomes for college students who face it. Given the noteworthy changes in student demographics, it was important to determine whether nontraditional students are subject to an increased vulnerability to food insecurity, making college attendance and academic success more difficult. Data collection consisted of using a multi-method approach by administrating a survey questionnaire and conducting semi-structured interviews. An online survey was distributed to a random sample of 2,700 undergraduate students. In total, 314 students participated in the survey. Eight students participated in interviews about their experience with food insecurity. Overall, 47.9% of survey respondents scored in the category of being food insecure at some point within the past 12 months. Nontraditional college students are more likely to experience food insecurity at higher rates compared to other student populations. Students who experienced food insecurity had lower overall GPAs, were twice as likely to fail and withdraw from a course and four times more likely to take an incomplete grade in a course. The results of these tests indicated nontraditional food insecure students experienced academic outcomes differently compared to traditional food insecure students. The impact of food insecurity on GPA was marginally different between traditional and nontraditional students. Moreover, nontraditional food insecure students were 1.5 times more likely to fail, take an incomplete and withdraw from a course compared to food insecure traditional students. This study also examined the lived experiences of students who encountered food insecurity. Nine broad themes emerged from the analysis of interviews. These themes included coping strategies, physical and mental strain, compounded financial challenges, stigma, campus support, commitment toward degree completion, adverse academic implications, high food costs and the feeling of isolation or lack of socializing. An important recommendation drawn from these findings is for higher education institutions to consider establishing a variety of food relief initiatives that address the issue of student hunger and challenges policies preventing students from getting the support they need.
Author: Katharine M. Broton Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press ISBN: 1421437724 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 305
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Crutchfield, James Dubick, Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield, Sara Goldrick-Rab, Jordan Herrera, Nicole Hindes, Russell Lowery-Hart, Jennifer J. Maguire, Michael Rosen, Sabrina Sanders, Rachel Sumekh
Author: Maya E. Maroto Publisher: ISBN: Category : College students Languages : en Pages : 316
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The latest U.S. government surveys indicate that one in six Americans suffer from food insecurity, which means they have trouble affording adequate food. Previous research has shown that food insecurity affects adult cognitive ability, energy levels, ability to concentrate as well as child academic success. Food insecurity has been studied in college students at 4-year institutions; however, research on the community college population is sparse. This study aimed to better understand the extent and implications of food insecurity among community college students attending two community colleges in Maryland. The research was carried out using a survey that collected data related to student food insecurity, demographics, along with self-reported Grade Point Average (GPA), energy, and concentration levels in 301 community college students. Approximately half of the students attended a suburban community college (n=151) and half of the students attended an urban community college (n=150). Data from each school were compared to examine issues affecting students attending each institution. The study revealed that over half of the community college student respondents were food insecure and that food insecurity was slightly less prevalent among respondents at the suburban community than those from the urban community college. African American students and multiracial students were more likely to experience food insecurity than White students. Students who lived alone, with roommates or with spouses/partners were more likely to experience food insecurity than students who lived with parents or relatives. Single parents were also more likely to be food insecure than students who were not single parents. Food insecurity was significantly associated with student GPA, energy, and concentration in the overall student sample. Food insecure students were more likely to fall into a lower GPA category than they were to fall into the highest GPA category. Food insecure students were also more likely to report lower energy and concentration levels and the degree of food insecurity appeared to affect the probability of low energy or difficulty concentrating. When considering each community college separately, food insecurity was significantly associated with GPA at the suburban community college but not at the urban community college. Also, food insecurity had a stronger association with energy and concentration at the urban community college than at the suburban community college.-- Abstract.
Author: Lisa Henry Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3030318184 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 131
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This volume explores the experience of hunger and food insecurity among college students at a large, public university in north Texas. Ninety-two clients of the campus food pantry volunteered to share their experiences through qualitative interviews, allowing the author to develop seven profiles of food insecurity, while at once exploring the impact of childhood food insecurity and various coping strategies. Students highlighted the issues of stigma and shame; the unwillingness to discuss food insecurity with their peers; the physical consequences of hunger and poor nutrition; the associations between mental health and nutrition; the academic sacrifices and motivations to finish their degree in the light of food insecurity; and the potential for raising awareness on campus through university engagement. Henry concludes the book with a discussion of solutions—existing solutions to alleviate food insecurity, student-led suggestions for additional resources, solutions in place at other universities that serve as potential models for similar campuses—and efforts to change federal policy.
Author: Deborah C. Harte Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Food insecurity has been a prevailing issue among college students for a number of years. Over the past decade, studies have been conducted to determine the prevalence rate of food insecurity on college campuses ((El Zein et al., 2019; Gaines et al., 2014; Goldrick-Rab et al., 2018; Patton-Lopez et al., 2014; Payne-Sturges et al., 2018; Riddle et al., 2020), and the impact of food insecurity on academic achievement (Gaines et al., 2014; Gundersen & Ziliak, 2015; Stack & Meredith, 2017; Philips et al., 2018). Although these studies have involved college students, gaps in the research have led to an incomplete profile of students who are parents that experience food insecurity. These students, not only have the responsibility of caring for themselves but they must be concerned with the well-being of their children. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore college students who are parents' experiences with food insecurity while attending a community college. The study was conducted in an urban New York City public college and utilized data from individual interviews of student-participants and administrator-participants, content analysis of outreach and marketing materials, and observation of the on-campus pantry use by students. Analysis of the collected data revealed three major findings. First, a lack of financial resources contributed to student parents' inability to provide for their families, and the stress of not being able to provide affected their ability to focus in school. Second, these parents experienced parental trauma, which was couched in their inability to parent their children effectively at times and created feelings of guilt. Third, in spite of the challenges that food insecurity presented, many of these students used the resources that the college offered as motivation to persevere. The implications of these findings revealed food insecurity affected the student-participants who are parents in ways that, without resources and support it would be very difficult for them to progress and complete school.
Author: Katharine M. Broton Publisher: JHU Press ISBN: 1421437732 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 305
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The hidden problem of student hunger on college campuses is real. Here's how colleges and universities are addressing it. As the price of college continues to rise and the incomes of most Americans stagnate, too many college students are going hungry. According to researchers, approximately half of all undergraduates are food insecure. Food Insecurity on Campus—the first book to describe the problem—meets higher education's growing demand to tackle the pressing question "How can we end student hunger?" Essays by a diverse set of authors, each working to address food insecurity in higher education, describe unique approaches to the topic. They also offer insights into the most promising strategies to combat student hunger, including • utilizing research to raise awareness and enact change; • creating campus pantries, emergency aid programs, and meal voucher initiatives to meet immediate needs; • leveraging public benefits and nonprofit partnerships to provide additional resources; • changing higher education systems and college cultures to better serve students; and • drawing on student activism and administrative clout to influence federal, state, and local policies. Arguing that practice and policy are improved when informed by research, Food Insecurity on Campus combines the power of data with detailed storytelling to illustrate current conditions. A foreword by Sara Goldrick-Rab further contextualizes the problem. Offering concrete guidance to anyone seeking to understand and support college students experiencing food insecurity, the book encourages readers to draw from the lessons learned to create a comprehensive strategy to fight student hunger. Contributors: Talia Berday-Sacks, Denise Woods-Bevly, Katharine M. Broton, Clare L. Cady, Samuel Chu, Sarah Crawford, Cara Crowley, Rashida M. Crutchfield, James Dubick, Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield, Sara Goldrick-Rab, Jordan Herrera, Nicole Hindes, Russell Lowery-Hart, Jennifer J. Maguire, Michael Rosen, Sabrina Sanders, Rachel Sumekh
Author: Sara Goldrick-Rab Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022640448X Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 382
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A “bracing and well-argued” study of America’s college debt crisis—“necessary reading for anyone concerned about the fate of American higher education” (Kirkus). College is far too expensive for many people today, and the confusing mix of federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid leaves countless students without the resources they need to pay for it. In Paying the Price, education scholar Sara Goldrick-Rab reveals the devastating effect of these shortfalls. Goldrick-Rab examines a study of 3,000 students who used the support of federal aid and Pell Grants to enroll in public colleges and universities in Wisconsin in 2008. Half the students in the study left college without a degree, while less than 20 percent finished within five years. The cause of their problems, time and again, was lack of money. Unable to afford tuition, books, and living expenses, they worked too many hours at outside jobs, dropped classes, took time off to save money, and even went without adequate food or housing. In many heartbreaking cases, they simply left school—not with a degree, but with crippling debt. Goldrick-Rab combines that data with devastating stories of six individual students, whose struggles make clear the human and financial costs of our convoluted financial aid policies. In the final section of the book, Goldrick-Rab offers a range of possible solutions, from technical improvements to the financial aid application process, to a bold, public sector–focused “first degree free” program. "Honestly one of the most exciting books I've read, because [Goldrick-Rab has] solutions. It's a manual that I'd recommend to anyone out there, if you're a parent, if you're a teacher, if you're a student."—Trevor Noah, The Daily Show
Author: Olfa Karoui Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Food insecurity is characterized by the consumption of low quantity or quality foods, worrying about food supply and/or acquiring foods through socially unacceptable means (Alaimo et al., 2001). Food insecurity is associated with poor physical and mental health putting food insecure students at an increased risk of low performance on standardized assessments (Howard, 2011). This mixed methods study aimed at establishing the relationship between food insecurity and EQAO examination performance in Ottawa, and describes the strategies used to mitigate the effects of food insecurity in schools. The results unveiled that while schools use community-based interventions and provide healthful eating education to parents, food insecurity remains associated to lower test scores on the EQAO grade 3 and grade 6 standardized examinations. As such, current interventions being used within schools in Ottawa are not adequately meeting the needs of food insecure students.
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 0309452961 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 583
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In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.
Author: Justen Rosenberg Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 45
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Objective: In 2018, 11.1% of American households were food insecure at least once. Annual reports on food insecurity conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture study the prevalence of household food insecurity; however, they fail to conceptualize the consequences that are associated with being food insecure. The objective of this study is to analyze the impacts of food insecurity on academic performance of children currently enrolled in an Orange County, Florida, K-12 public school. Methods: One focus group and 10 one-on-one interviews were conducted with parents who have at least one child currently enrolled in a K-12 public school in Orange County, Florida, to capture the concerns that they have regarding food and their children’s academic performance. In addition to this qualitative approach, a quantitative survey was administered to the respondents to measure the extent to which they are food insecure. Results: The data from this study show that food insecurity can impact a child’s ability to perform to their fullest potential in school. Mainly parents reported that their household’s access to food impacts their children’s ability to concentrate in school. Further, more salient findings emerged, such as the costs of living in Orange County, a need for greater government assistance, reliance on outside sources of food to feed their children, transportation issues, and health issues. Conclusion: Sociodemographic factors are known to have an effect on a child’s academic performance. The findings represented in this paper suggest that social factors related to poverty disadvantage children in their pursuit of succeeding academically.
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Author: Katharine M. Broton
Author: Maya E. Maroto
Author: Lisa Henry
Author: Deborah C. Harte
Author: Katharine M. Broton
Author: Sara Goldrick-Rab
Author: Olfa Karoui
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Author: Justen Rosenberg