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Pester Power: Examining Children's Influence as an Active Intervention Ingredient.
Taren Swindle1, Nicole M McBride1, Audra Staley1
1Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR.
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
|August 11, 2020
Summary
Children’s pester power, influenced by the Together, We Inspire Smart Eating (WISE) program, significantly impacts family food choices and parenting practices. This highlights the substantial role children play in shaping household dietary habits.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Child Development
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern.
- Parental influence on children's diets is well-established.
- Understanding children's influence on family food choices is crucial for effective nutrition interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between children's pester power, stemming from a nutrition program, and familial dietary habits.
- To assess if children's pester power influences parental food purchases and practices.
Main Methods:
- A classroom-based nutrition program, Together, We Inspire Smart Eating (WISE), was implemented in Head Start sites.
- Parents were interviewed pre- and post-intervention regarding children's food consumption, nutrient-poor food intake, and parenting practices.
- Statistical analyses controlled for baseline variables and state effects to determine the impact of pester power.
Main Results:
- Children's pester power significantly predicted the consumption of program-related healthy foods (P < .001).
- Pester power also significantly influenced parenting practices that support healthy eating and attitudes in young children (P < .001).
- These effects remained significant after controlling for baseline measures and other covariates.
Conclusions:
- Children's pester power can be a significant factor in shaping family dietary habits and food-related practices.
- Nutrition interventions leveraging or acknowledging children's influence may enhance effectiveness.
- Findings underscore the importance of considering children's agency in promoting healthy eating environments within families.
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