Abstract
Objective
The socioemotional climate when feeding is a focus in childhood obesity prevention
efforts. However, little is known about why caregivers create nonsupportive or supportive
climates. This cross-sectional study used a Self-Determination Theory perspective
to identify factors associated with the socioemotional climate when feeding in ethnically
diverse families with low income.
Methods
Caregivers of children aged 2–5 years (n = 66) completed the Parent Socioemotional
Context of Feeding Questionnaire, the Basic Psychological Need (BPN) Satisfaction
and Frustration Scale, and demographic surveys at baseline. Multivariable regressions
assessed the association between BPN satisfaction/frustration with autonomy-supportive,
structured, controlling, and chaotic feeding climates.
Results
Participants were predominately Hispanic/Latinx (86.6%), women (92.5%), and born outside
the US (60%). Their BPN frustration was positively associated with controlling (β = 0.96;
SE = 0.26; P = 0.001) and chaotic (β = 0.79; SE = 0.27; P = 0.01) feeding.
Conclusions and Implications
This analysis suggests that BPN frustration is associated with controlling and chaotic
feeding and may be important to consider when encouraging responsive feeding.
Key Words
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Published online: March 08, 2023
Accepted:
February 3,
2023
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