College Food Insecurity: Implications on Student Success and Applications for Future Practice
Amanda Hege, Tammy Stephenson, Michael Pennell, B. Revlett, Connor VanMeter, Danielle Stahl, Kendra Oo, Jordan Bressler, Claire Crosby
Abstract
Assessing basic needs of students at colleges and universities is gaining traction across the United States. Our research examined the prevalence of food and housing insecurity at a land-grant institution and its implications on student success. Food insecure students have poorer health status, difficulty concentrating on their studies, lower GPAs, and suspended their studies more often. This study provides institutions with data on food insecurity among students and recommendations to promote student success.
Topics & Concepts
Food insecurityPsychologyInstitutionMedical educationFood securityEconomic growthEnvironmental healthSociologyAgricultureMedicineGeographyEconomicsSocial scienceArchaeologyFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsHomelessness and Social IssuesUrban Agriculture and Sustainability