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Feeding coparenting: Associations with coercive control, structure-based, and autonomy-promoting food parenting
Adelyn Sherrard1, Cin Cin Tan1
1Department of Psychology, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43606, USA.
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|December 23, 2021
Summary
Parenting partners influence child feeding dynamics. This study found that shared views and active engagement in feeding coparenting positively relate to structure-based and autonomy-promoting food parenting styles.
Area of Science:
- Child Nutrition
- Parenting Studies
- Family Dynamics
Background:
- Feeding coparenting, the collaborative effort of parents in a child's feeding, is understudied in relation to food parenting practices.
- Understanding the interplay between coparenting and food parenting is crucial for promoting healthy eating habits in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between parent demographics and concerns about child weight with feeding coparenting dynamics (Shared Views, Active Engagement, Solo Parenting).
- To examine how feeding coparenting relates to different food parenting styles, including coercive control, structure-based, and autonomy-promoting feeding.
Main Methods:
- Online survey administered to 160 parents of 3- to 5-year-old children.
- Statistical analyses were used to assess relationships between parent characteristics, feeding coparenting, and food parenting styles.
Main Results:
- Parent sex, employment status, and concern about child weight were associated with feeding coparenting dimensions.
- Feeding coparenting, specifically Shared Views and Active Engagement, positively correlated with structure-based feeding.
- Active Engagement in feeding coparenting was linked to autonomy-promoting feeding styles.
- No significant association was found between feeding coparenting and coercive control feeding.
Conclusions:
- Parent demographics and weight concerns influence how parents coparent around feeding.
- Effective feeding coparenting, characterized by shared views and active engagement, supports positive food parenting strategies.
- Interventions aimed at improving child feeding outcomes may benefit from addressing coparenting dynamics and promoting structure-based and autonomy-supportive approaches.
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