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Jaime S Foster1, Robin S Grenier2, Emily A Taylor3
1Connecticut Food Bank, Wallingford, CT.
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
|May 12, 2019
Summary
Discourse analysis offers a novel qualitative method for nutrition research. This technique, applied to food-insecure parents, revealed deeper insights than traditional methods, enhancing understanding of complex nutritional challenges.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Nutrition Science
- Sociology
Background:
- Food insecurity presents complex challenges for parents and families.
- Qualitative research is crucial for understanding lived experiences related to nutrition.
- Existing qualitative methods may not fully capture the nuances of food insecurity narratives.
Observation:
- This study explored discourse analysis as a novel qualitative nutrition research tool.
- A case study involving food-insecure parents was conducted.
- Cognitive interviews utilized the US Department of Agriculture's Household Food Security Module framework.
Findings:
- Basic inductive analysis was compared with discourse analysis.
- Discourse analysis, using tools like position design, identity building, and figured worlds, identified findings missed by basic inductive techniques.
- Specific discourse analysis tools revealed deeper layers of meaning in parent narratives.
Implications:
- Discourse analysis provides a powerful lens for qualitative nutrition research.
- This method can significantly enhance inductive, thesis-generating research in nutrition.
- The findings suggest broader applicability of discourse analysis in social science research related to food and health.
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