Food Insecurity During Childhood and Later Attachment in Personal Relationships

Document Type

Poster

Campus where you would like to present

Ellensburg

Event Website

https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source

Start Date

18-5-2020

Abstract

According to existing literature, experiencing food insecurity can be linked to negative outcomes for children and their parent(s). There is not enough research on the correlation between food insecurity in childhood and attachment in adulthood. In the present study we looked at the correlation between experiences of food insecurity in childhood and attachment in adulthood. Participants were recruited through social media. In total, 262 adult participants completed an anonymous online survey. Results indicated a connection between food insecurity in childhood and attachment in adulthood, meaning those who experienced food insecurity as an adolescent, were more likely to struggle with attachment in adulthood. College of Education & Professional Studies Presentation Award Winner.

Faculty Mentor(s)

Amy Claridge

Department/Program

Family & Consumer Sciences

Additional Mentoring Department

https://cwu.studentopportunitycenter.com/2020/04/food-insecurity-during-childhood-and-later-attachment-in-personal-relationships/

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May 18th, 12:00 AM

Food Insecurity During Childhood and Later Attachment in Personal Relationships

Ellensburg

According to existing literature, experiencing food insecurity can be linked to negative outcomes for children and their parent(s). There is not enough research on the correlation between food insecurity in childhood and attachment in adulthood. In the present study we looked at the correlation between experiences of food insecurity in childhood and attachment in adulthood. Participants were recruited through social media. In total, 262 adult participants completed an anonymous online survey. Results indicated a connection between food insecurity in childhood and attachment in adulthood, meaning those who experienced food insecurity as an adolescent, were more likely to struggle with attachment in adulthood. College of Education & Professional Studies Presentation Award Winner.

https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2020/CEPS/55