Campus Units
Human Development and Family Studies
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
6-2020
Journal or Book Title
JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting
DOI
10.2196/18292
Abstract
Background: Background: Given the protective effects of shared family mealtimes and the importance of family in the Hispanic culture, this context should be explored further to determine how it can be leveraged and optimized for interventions.
Objective: Objective: This study aimed to explore contextual factors associated with family mealtimes in Mexican and Puerto Rican families.
Methods: Methods: Sixty-three mothers participated in 13 focus group interviews across four states. Thematic analysis was used to analyze transcripts.
Results: Results: Sixty-three mothers participated in the focus group interviews. Seven overarching themes were identified through the thematic analysis. Themes reflected who was present at the mealtime, what occurs during mealtime, the presence of television, the influence of technology during mealtime, and how mealtimes have changed since the mothers were children.
Conclusions: Conclusions: Hispanic mothers may be adapting family mealtimes to fit their current situations and needs, keeping the television and other devices on during mealtimes, and making additional meals for multiple family members to appease everyone's tastes. All of these are areas that can be incorporated into existing culturally-tailored obesity prevention programs to help families lead healthier lives.
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Copyright Date
2020
Language
en
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Recommended Citation
Hammons, Amber J.; Villegas, Elizabeth; Olvera, Norma; Greder, Kimberly A.; Fiese, Barbara; and Teran-Garcia, Mararita, "The Evolving Family Mealtime: Findings From Focus Group Interviews With Hispanic Mothers" (2020). Human Development and Family Studies Publications. 130.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/hdfs_pubs/130
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Comments
Hammons, A.J., Villegas, E., Olvera, N., Greder, K., Fiese, B., Teran-Garcia, M., The Evolving Family Mealtime: Findings From Focus Group Interviews With Hispanic Mothers. JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting June 2020, Doi: 10.2196/18292. Posted with permission.