A Qualitative Study to Explore How Parental Expectations and Rules Influence Beverage Choices in Early Adolescence

Lori Roth-Yousey; Yen Li Chu; Marla M Reicks

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2011.07.005

A Qualitative Study to Explore How Parental Expectations and Rules Influence Beverage Choices in Early Adolescence

Lori Roth-Yousey, Yen Li Chu, Marla M Reicks

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Objective: To understand parent beverage expectations for early adolescents (EAs) by eating occasion at home and in various settings. Methods: Descriptive study using focus group interviews and the constant comparative method for qualitative data analysis. Results: Six focus groups were completed, and 2 were conducted in Spanish. Participants (n = 49) were mostly female (86%) and non-Hispanic white (49%) and Hispanic (33%). Parent expectations for EA beverage intake were based on health beliefs, EA preferences, and cost, whereas those related to portion sizes and frequency varied by beverage type. Parents managed beverage expectations at home and away from home by making healthful beverages available and accessible, or by offering or allowing only specific beverages. Conclusions and Implications: Results from this qualitative study involving a small sample of parents showed that expectations were influenced by practical concerns and managed primarily through availability practices. These issues could be addressed to improve EA beverage consumption.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	644-652
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume	44
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2011.07.005
State	Published - Nov 2012

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Funding Information:
Grant support provided by the Ann A. Hertzler Research Grant, American Dietetic Association Foundation , Chicago, IL; and University of Minnesota Extension Health and Nutrition Programs, University of Minnesota, St. Paul. Special thanks is given to Alyssa Banks, Spanish-speaking focus group moderator, from the Hispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment through Research Organization, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Many thanks to Spanish-speaking focus group recorders. The authors gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the support of the focus group participants.

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Copyright 2013 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

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Beverages
Parent-early adolescent relations
Qualitative research
Social Cognitive Theory

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