<i>‘Having Enough</i>’: Students’ Understanding of Food Insecurity and Campus Food Pantry Use

Daugherty, Jamie; Birnbaum, Matthew; Clark, Alena

doi:10.1080/10875549.2019.1652721

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“…Students who experience food insecurity lack sufficient food intake, both in terms of quantity and quality 8,11,13,16,21–23 . At times, students reported having no food intake for more than 1 or 2 days at a time 13,16,23 .…”

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“…At times, students reported having no food intake for more than 1 or 2 days at a time 13,16,23 . Students also described experiencing food insecurity as not being satisfied with the food they do have, including a lack of healthy food options 7,8,11,21,22,24,25 . Other concerns related to the availability of sufficient food resources include being unsure about where the next meal will come from or how long it will be until it comes 26,27 …”

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“…Financial constraints may include not being able to buy enough food due to the cost of being enrolled in college, being able to only work part‐time, or being dependent on personal savings to pay for food 11,12,16,24,25,27–30 . The rising costs of dining plans and other food expenses also contribute 8,16,25,29,31–33 . Transportation issues may include students not owning their own vehicles or not having access to reliable public transportation to obtain off‐campus food resources 11,25,27,32,34 …”

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“…Students learn how to access food from a variety of resources, including food pantries, campus events offering free food and friends' homes 8,11,22,24,28,36 . They also report buying food in bulk, choosing inexpensive, less nutrient‐rich options, and at times asking friends or family for assistance in the form of food, money, or borrowed “meal swipes” at a campus dining hall 11,23–25,27,33 .…”

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“…Food insecurity risk factors for college students include identifying as a minority race, being a first‐generation college student, receiving financial aid, and experiencing unstable housing 3–6 . A lower‐income background, rising tuition, insufficient financial aid, being responsible for a dependent, and a poor job market for part‐time student workers may explain food insecurity increases 4,6–11 . Food insecurity places college students at risk for lower academic performance and negative physical and emotional health 6,12–16 .…”

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Food insecurity in college students: A concept analysis

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Aim This concept analysis provides an analysis of the concept of food insecurity among college students. The purpose was to support improved identification of the population and allow for targeted assessment and intervention strategies. Background Food insecurity is a problem among college students. College students experience this more than the general population and have a unique set of risk factors and consequences. This requires a comprehensive understanding of this concept to design effective interventions. Design Concept analysis using Walker and Avant. Data Sources Databases were searched for articles in English related to food insecurity among college students. Government reports and gray literature were also reviewed. No date limit was set. Review Methods Articles and reports were read and reviewed. Thirty‐nine sources were included in the analysis. Results Five defining attributes were identified: Lack of sufficient food, negative academic implications, negative physical health impacts, negative psychosocial health impacts, learning to identify, and use food resources. Definitions, antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents are described. Cases are presented. Conclusions The proposed definition expounds upon current definitions and identifies the unique experiences and needs of college students who experience the phenomenon. This allows for early identification and support of college students' needs regarding food.

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A content analysis of qualitative research on college student food insecurity in the United States

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Ardoin

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Review of Education

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Using a content analysis methodology, we examined 15 peer‐reviewed articles published between 2009 and 2019 that used qualitative and mixed methods approaches to explore how college and university students experience food insecurity. Concerningly, there was limited variety in the methods employed across these articles and more discussion of methodology was needed. Despite this, our analysis of student statements in these articles yielded three common themes: (1) co‐occurring basic needs; (2) academic, physical, psychological, and social effects of food insecurity; and (3) institutional satisfaction and/or critique. We include implications for research and practice.Context and implicationsRationale for the studyFew qualitative studies centre students' food insecurity experiences in the United States. We examined available research to unearth commonalities across student narratives while connecting food insecurity to broader social class inequality in higher education.Why the new findings matterOur findings underscore the urgent need for additional qualitative food insecurity scholarship that foregrounds student voices. Future researchers examining food insecurity should consider: (a) the nuances of on‐campus food insecurity, (b) the impact of food insecurity on student success, and (c) the linkages between food insecurity and social class in higher education.Implications for policy makersCampus leaders and policy makers can help address campus food insecurity by building holistic wraparound systems to support the multi‐faceted needs of students facing food insecurity. To do this, policy makers and leaders must begin to understand food insecurity as more than a statistic and acknowledge the human experiences of those it affects.

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Symbolic Interactionism and Global Public Health

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2022

Handbook of Social Sciences and Global Public Health

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‘Having Enough’: Students’ Understanding of Food Insecurity and Campus Food Pantry Use

Cited by 11 publications

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Food insecurity in college students: A concept analysis

Food insecurity in college students: A concept analysis

A content analysis of qualitative research on college student food insecurity in the United States

Symbolic Interactionism and Global Public Health

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