The Role of Women in Food Provision and Food Choice Decision-Making in Singapore
A Case Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14722774 |
|---|---|
| Authors | May C Wang (0000-0002-8682-9789, National University of Singapore, corresponding author), Nasheen Naidoo (0000-0001-8613-4808, National University Health System), Steve Ferzacca (National University of Singapore), Geetha Reddy (0000-0003-1656-8576, National University Health System), Rob M van Dam (0000-0002-7354-8734, National University of Singapore) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 658-677 |
| Publication date | 2014-11-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Ecology of Food and Nutrition (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0367-0244 • E-ISSN: 1543-5237 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03670244.2014.911178 |
| PMID | 25357270 |
| PMCID | PMC4465593 |
| OpenAlex | W2157895906 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
| References cited | 38 |
As countries develop economically and increasing numbers of women enter the workforce, children are partly being cared for by someone other than their mother. Little is known about the impact of this shift in child-care provider on children's nutrition. This study presents findings from a case study of Singapore, a small country that has experienced phenomenal economic growth. Focus groups were conducted with 130 women of varying educational levels and ethnicities to learn about food decisions in their families. The findings showed that Singaporean working women cook infrequently, families eat out frequently, and children exert considerable influence on food choices. Implications for work-family policies and child health are discussed
Environmental health · Food choice · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics · Medicine · Microfinance and Financial Inclusion · Psychology · Socioeconomic Development in Asia
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| Unique citing works | 15 |
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| Citations per year | 1,67 |
| Citation span | 2017 - 2025 (9) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 15 |