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The Intergenerational Circumstances of Household Food Insecurity and Adversity
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The Intergenerational Circumstances of Household Food Insecurity and Adversity

Mariana Chilton, Molly Knowles and Sandra L Bloom
Journal of hunger & environmental nutrition, v 12(2), pp 269-297
03 Apr 2017
PMID: 28503244
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https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2016.1146195View
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Abstract

intergenerational disadvantage Food insecurity childhood adversity life course
Household food insecurity is linked with exposure to violence and adversity throughout the life course, suggesting its transfer across generations. Using grounded theory, we analyzed semistructured interviews with 31 mothers reporting household food insecurity where participants described major life events and social relationships. Through the lens of multigenerational interactions, 4 themes emerged: (1) hunger and violence across the generations, (2) disclosure to family and friends, (3) depression and problems with emotional management, and (4) breaking out of intergenerational patterns. After describing these themes and how they relate to reports of food insecurity, we identify opportunities for social services and policy intervention.

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