‘I come for the friendship’: Why social eating matters

Boyer, Kim L.; Orpin, P; King, Alexandra

doi:10.1111/ajag.12285

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“…Frequencies however revealed that participants with obvious to severe social dysfunction had poorer compliance to fruit and vegetable intake recommendations and were more likely to suffer food insecurity therefore this relationship cannot be disregarded completely. Programs designed to foster social interaction particularly through communal meals may help promote positive dietary patterns [ 44 ].…”

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Social Dysfunction and Diet Outcomes in People with Psychosis

et al. 2017

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This analysis aimed to examine the association of social dysfunction with food security status, fruit intake, vegetable intake, meal frequency and breakfast consumption in people with psychosis from the Hunter New England (HNE) catchment site of the Survey of High Impact Psychosis (SHIP). Social dysfunction and dietary information were collected using standardised tools. Independent binary logistic regressions were used to examine the association between social dysfunction and food security status, fruit intake, vegetable intake, meal frequency and breakfast consumption. Although social dysfunction did not have a statistically significant association with most diet variables, participants with obvious to severe social dysfunction were 0.872 (95% CI (0.778, 0.976)) less likely to eat breakfast than those with no social dysfunction p < 0.05. Participants with social dysfunction were therefore, 13% less likely to have breakfast. This paper highlights high rates of social dysfunction, significant food insecurity, and intakes of fruits and vegetables below recommendations in people with psychosis. In light of this, a greater focus needs to be given to dietary behaviours and social dysfunction in lifestyle interventions delivered to people with psychosis. Well-designed observational research is also needed to further examine the relationship between social dysfunction and dietary behaviour in people with psychosis.

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Social Dysfunction and Diet Outcomes in People with Psychosis

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“…26 Similarly, social relationships and connections were identified to be the most valued aspect of the Tasmanian Eating with Friends program for older adults. 27 The social contact provided by volunteers and service staff, as well as participation in events or outings offered through the service, is highly valued. 28,29 Provision of lunch outings, centre-based meals or arranging for a volunteer to share a meal with clients should be encouraged.…”

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The views, experiences and expectations of Australian Meals on Wheels customers: A national survey

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The Australian population is ageing. In 2014, the proportion of people aged 65 years and over had increased from 11.8% in 1994 to 14.7%, whilst those aged 85 years and over had almost doubled (from 1% to 1.9%). 1 This demographic trend places a financial burden on the health-care system, resulting in active encouragement for older people to avoid institutional care and remain in their own homes for as long as possible. [2][3][4] This option is also preferred by the majority of older people, as it allows them to maintain their independence. 4 To maintain good health and functional independence, adequate nutritional intake is critical. 5 However, it is currently estimated that 5%-8% of community-living older Australians are malnourished, while an additional 35%-39% are at risk. 6 Undernutrition is caused by a dietary deficiency of energy and/or nutrients, 7,8 which may result from issues such as poor appetite, social isolation, food insecurity or increased requirements. It can have major consequences for older people, including reduced ability to perform daily activities, prolonged recovery times, increased risk of chronic disease and increased mortality rates. 6,8 Meals on Wheels (MOW) services are community-based organisations that provide nutritious meals and social contact to vulnerable community members who are unable to prepare their own food. 3 The organisations collectively deliver over

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“… 5 , 6 Victor et al 9 argues that understanding the impact of community interventions must consider the service‐user perspective as a primary focus, yet few researchers have considered this in much detail. 11 , 19 This research focuses on the experience of members of a combined service in which older adults are supported to travel by minibus from their homes and taken to a supermarket where they receive shopping support from volunteers and engage in a shared dining experience in the supermarket café. While the elements of assisted shopping and shared dining experiences are not uncommon interventions for older adults, the combination of both appears to be a unique concept.…”

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The experiences of older adult members of a combined lunch club and assisted shopping group and the perceived value in their occupational lives: A qualitative study

Walton

Collins

2022

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Background and Aims Health and social care policies are increasingly focusing on community interventions for older adults with service providers diversifying services to widen their reach. As a result, new concepts are under‐researched, and it can be challenging to draw parallels with existing interventions. Evidence of the value of community interventions is often limited and conflicting and few researchers have considered the service‐user perspective. This qualitative research explores the experiences of members of a combined lunch club and assisted shopping group based in North‐East England to understand the perceived value in their lives from an occupational perspective. Methods Six older adult members were recruited through convenience sampling to participate in individual semistructured interviews January–March 2020. Interview data was subject to thematic analysis using an inductive approach and three key themes were constructed to represent the data. Results Themes identified were: “Togetherness: promoting social belonging”; “Meaningful engagement for older adults” and “Independence and staying active in later life.” Findings indicated largely positive experiences with themes depicting influences that motivate engagement and perceived benefits. Conclusion Participants particularly valued the opportunity for social engagement, as well as independence through supporting continued engagement with shopping in later life. In conclusion, successful community interventions for older adults need to be meaningful and purposeful.

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‘I come for the friendship’: Why social eating matters

Cited by 16 publications

References 11 publications

Social Dysfunction and Diet Outcomes in People with Psychosis

Social Dysfunction and Diet Outcomes in People with Psychosis

The views, experiences and expectations of Australian Meals on Wheels customers: A national survey

The experiences of older adult members of a combined lunch club and assisted shopping group and the perceived value in their occupational lives: A qualitative study

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