Factors associated with food insecurity among Latinx/Hispanics in the U.S

Evidence from the Fragile Families & Childhood Wellbeing Study

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ID12554433
AuthorsNichola Driver (0000-0001-7485-9879, Clinton School of Public Service, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, USA, corresponding author), Megan Tebbe (Clinton School of Public Service, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, USA), Madeline Burke (Clinton School of Public Service, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, USA), Neveen Shafeek Amin (0000-0003-2798-9704, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, USA)
Year2023
Volume28
Issue6
Pages942-955
Publication date2023-02-14
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEthnicity and Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1355-7858 • E-ISSN: 1465-3419
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13557858.2023.2176828
PMID36967135
OpenAlexW4320715814
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited30

Drawing from ecological theory, our study explores the micro-, meso-, and exo-/macro-level variables that influence food insecurity. Findings suggest that access to social support is crucial for disadvantaged families avoiding food insecurity, despite race/ethnicity. Still, factors predicting food insecurity may be racialized and should be recognized as such

Ethnic group · Food insecurity · Food security · Geography · Population · Sociology · Demography · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Urban Agriculture and Sustainability · Gerontology

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