Abstract
Objective
To examine the psychometric properties of 9 quantitative items that assess time scarcity
and fatigue as parent barriers to planning and preparing meals for their children.
Methods
A convenience sample of 342 parents of children aged 2-6 years completed a 20-minute
online survey. Exploratory factor analysis was used to examine the factor structure
and create summary scales. Internal consistency reliability and measures of construct
and concurrent validity were assessed.
Results
Two scales were created based on the factor analysis: time and energy for meals and
meal planning. Preliminary evidence suggests that both scales are reliable and valid.
Conclusions and Implications
The time and energy for meals and meal planning scales can be completed quickly by
busy and tired parents. As many children do not eat nutritious diets, a better understanding
of the barriers that parents face is critical and may help inform interventions tailored
to the needs of tired, busy parents.
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- ErratumJournal of Nutrition Education and BehaviorVol. 46Issue 5
- PreviewThe March/April 2013 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior carried a Research Brief entitled Measuring Parent Time Scarcity and Fatigue as Barriers to Meal Planning and Preparation: Quantitative Scale Development (JNEB 2013;45:176-182. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2012.08.007 ). Item #4 of Table 2 should read, “When I am tired or running late, I grab something quick for dinner for my children such as fast food.” Also, the last line of the Discussion section on page 180 should read, “… (eg, test-retest reliability) …” The authors regret any inconvenience caused.
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