Advancing Food Security Research in Idaho
Author Information
Author(s): Barbara Gordon, Jenifer Reader, Benjamin G. Larsen, Kelsey Cooper
Primary Institution: Idaho State University
Hypothesis
How can participatory research theory and a national framework be leveraged to develop a state food security research agenda?
Conclusion
The study successfully created a stakeholder-generated food security research agenda for Idaho using participatory research methods.
Supporting Evidence
- 11.4% of Idahoans were food insecure in 2022.
- Children in Idaho experienced higher rates of food insecurity, with 14.5% affected.
- Survey responses indicated a need for innovative screening tools tailored to Idahoans' experiences.
Takeaway
This study brought together people from different backgrounds to talk about food problems in Idaho and figure out how to solve them together.
Methodology
A mixed-methods approach was used, including a statewide survey and facilitated discussions at a public forum.
Potential Biases
The purposeful plus snowball sampling method may have introduced participant and researcher bias.
Limitations
The study did not incorporate sex- and gender-based analyses and may have introduced bias through purposeful sampling.
Participant Demographics
Respondents were primarily White/Caucasian (79%) and Hispanic/Latino (9%), representing all 44 Idaho counties.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95%
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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