Theoretical Application to Understand Food Insecurity Among College Students: A Multi-Systems Life Course Perspective

作     者：Tracey Marie Barnett Reina Olivo Valandra Kameri Christy 

作者机构：University of ArkansasFayettevilleUSA 

出 版 物：《Sociology Study》 

年 卷 期：2019年第9卷第2期

页      面：75-83页

学科分类：0303[法学-社会学] 03[法学] 

主　　题：multi-systems life course perspective hunger food insecurity college students university 

摘      要：Empirical studies have shown a distinct relationship between academic performance and food insecurity in college students. Specifically, food-insecure students are more likely to report a lower grade point average than their food secure counterparts. Since the Great Recession, more attention has been given to the topic of hunger and food insecurity among college students;however, the literature still lacks a comprehensive examination of various issues facing today’s college students. Using a multi-systems life course (MSLC) perspective, this paper provides a conceptual explanation of the lived experience of college students by offering a better understanding of the unique challenges faced by this population. Findings from this study will assist researchers, practitioners, and university administrators in their efforts to address hunger among this population.