scholarly journals Progressing the development of a food literacy questionnaire using cognitive interviews

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Courtney Thompson ◽  
Jean Adams ◽  
Helen Anna Vidgen
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Literacy Practices ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Cognitive Interviews ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Food Literacy ◽  
Limited Applicability ◽  
Eating Out ◽  
Eating Occasions ◽  
Food Needs

Abstract Objective: Food literacy is the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to meet food needs and determine intake and is conceptualised as 11 components under four domains of planning and managing, selecting, preparing, and eating. Previous measures of food literacy vary in their adherence to the conceptualisation and ability to capture totality of eating. This study aimed to determine items for inclusion and exclusion in a food literacy item pool and capture the general public’s interpretation of everyday food literacy practices. Design: Beginning with an item pool from previous studies, cognitive interviews were conducted using think-aloud and verbal probing methods. Data were first analysed for applicability, clarity, ambiguity, and logic, then for emergent themes to ensure items captured the totality of the participant’s eating. Setting: Australia Participants: Australian residents over 18 years of age recruited via Facebook residential groups (n=20). Results: Of the original 116-items, 11 items had limited applicability; 13 items had unclear references; 32 items had lexical problems and 11 items had logical problems. In total, 29 items were deleted, 31 retained and 56 revised. Thematic analysis revealed participants limited their responses to consider only conventional practices such as grocery shopping, cooking and planned meals rather than the totality of their eating. An additional 84 items were developed to address eating out, incidental eating occasions and inconsistencies between participants assumed correct knowledge and that of public health guidelines. This resulted in a refined 171-item pool. Conclusion: This study progresses the development toward a comprehensive, validated food literacy questionnaire.

scholarly journals Measuring Food Literacy: Progressing the Development of an International Food Literacy Survey Using a Content Validity Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1141
Author(s):  
Donna Fingland ◽  
Courtney Thompson ◽  
Helen Anna Vidgen
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Validity Study ◽  
Shared Understanding ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Food Literacy ◽  
Literacy Survey ◽  
Limited Health ◽  
Food Needs ◽  
Level Of Agreement

Background: The term “food literacy” is increasingly used to describe the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to meet food needs. The aim of this research was to determine content validity for an International Food Literacy Survey. Methods: The literature was searched for existing items to form an item pool to measure the eleven components of food literacy. Expert consensus was investigated through two related online surveys. Round 1 participants were researchers who had been involved in the development of a food literacy measure (n = 18). Round 2 participants were authors of papers who had used the term (n = 85). Level of agreement was determined quantitatively using the Content Validity Index and compared to open ended qualitative comments. Results: Consensus was achieved on 119 items. Components varied in the ease with which existing validated items could be found and the number of items achieving consensus. Items related to food prepared within the home were more likely to achieve consensus. Additional issues included limited shared understanding of the scope of the term, the validity of items varying according to context and a limited health focus. Conclusions: This study provides a valuable basis upon which to progress the development of a measure.

scholarly journals Differences in Adolescents’ Food Habits Checklist (AFHC) Scores before and during Pandemic in a Population-Based Sample: Polish Adolescents’ COVID-19 Experience (PLACE-19) Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1663
Author(s):  
Dominika Skolmowska ◽  
Dominika Głąbska ◽  
Dominika Guzek
Keyword(s):  
Food Habits ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Lower Number ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Eating Out ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Total P ◽  
Consumption Habits

The COVID-19 pandemic is known to influence the dietary habits of adults, but results for adolescents in studies are ambiguous. The present work aimed to analyze the differences in the scores of the Adolescents’ Food Habits Checklist (AFHC) before and during the pandemic in the Polish Adolescents’ COVID-19 Experience (PLACE-19) Study population. The PLACE-19 Study was conducted during the pandemic among a population of 2448 students recruited from secondary schools in all regions of Poland using a random quota sampling. The participants were required to complete an AFHC consisting of 23 items pertaining to food purchase, preparation, and consumption habits. Current habits (during the pandemic) and previous habits were assessed and scored separately. The total (p = 0.001), purchase (p < 0.001), and consumption scores (p = 0.014) indicated that the AFHC scores during the pandemic were higher than before. For questions on purchase habits, a lower number of respondents reported eating in a restaurant, eating takeaway meals, having lunch away from home, or buying pastries, cakes or crisps. For questions on preparation habits, an greater number of respondents reported that they usually avoided eating fried food and tried to keep their overall sugar intake down, but fewer respondents said they tried to have low-fat desserts. For questions on consumption habits, a lower number of respondents reported that they usually ate a dessert or pudding if one were available and a larger number said they made sure to eat at least one serving of vegetables or salad a day and at least three servings of fruit most days. Based on the obtained results, it may be stated that although there was an increase in the AFHC scores during the pandemic, a similar share of respondents showed improved or worsened food habits, and a similar share changed their food habits from healthy to unhealthy and from unhealthy to healthy. At the same time, a majority of changes were associated with purchase habits, which were probably forced by lockdowns and the resultant restrictions in eating out or grocery shopping.

Initial development of the Dance Imagery Questionnaire for Children (DIQ-C): establishing content validity

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Muir ◽  
Krista Munroe-Chandler
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Cognitive Interviews ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Expert Rating ◽  
Content Relevance ◽  
Phase Study ◽  
Initial Item ◽  
Item Content ◽  
Dance Imagery

AbstractGiven the differences between young dancers’ and adult dancers’ use of imagery, a valid and reliable questionnaire specific to young dancers was necessary. The current study is the first phase of a multi-phase study in the development of the Dance Imagery Questionnaire for Children (DIQ-C). Specifically, the purpose of this study was to establish content validity of the DIQ-C. This was achieved through the following three stages: (1) definition, item, and scale development, (2) assessment of item clarity and appropriateness via cognitive interviews, and (3) assessment of item-content relevance via an expert rating panel. Guided by previous qualitative research with young dancers, 46 items representing seven subscales (i.e., imagery types) were developed. The initial item pool was then implemented during cognitive interviews with 16 dancers (15 females; Mage=10.63, SD=1.82), which led to the removal of 13 items and the modification of 21 items. Consequently, the revised 33-item pool was then administered to an expert panel of four imagery researchers and four dance instructors to measure item-content relevance. This resulted in the removal of eight items, the revision of four items, and the merging of two subscales. Overall, the current study provides content validity evidence for a 25-item pool (representing five subscales) to be used in further development of the DIQ-C (i.e., identifying and establishing factor structure).

Item Pool Development for the School-Aged Life Impact Burn Recovery Evaluation (SA- LIBRE5-12) Profile Computerized Adaptive Test (CAT): An Observer-Reported Outcome Assessment Measuring the Impact of Burn Injuries in School-Aged Children

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvanys L Rodríguez-Mercedes ◽  
Khushbu F Patel ◽  
Camerin A Rencken ◽  
Gabrielle G Grant ◽  
Kate Surette ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Critical Time ◽  
Cognitive Interviews ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Computerized Adaptive Test ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Adaptive Test ◽  
Life Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Item Pools

Abstract Introduction The transition from early childhood to teen years (5-12) is a critical time of development, which can be made particularly challenging by a burn injury. Assessing post-burn recovery during these years is important for improving pediatric survivors’ development and health outcomes. Few validated burn-specific measures exist for this age group. The purpose of this study was to generate item pools that will be used to create a future computerized adaptive test (CAT) assessing post-burn recovery in school-aged children. Methods Item pool development was guided by the previously developed School-Aged Life Impact Burn Recovery Evaluation (SA-LIBRE5-12) Conceptual Framework. The item pool development process involved a systematic literature review, extraction of candidate items from existing legacy measures, iterative item review during expert consensus meetings, and parent cognitive interviews. Results The iterative item review with experts consisted of six rounds. A total of 10 parent cognitive interviews were conducted. The three broad themes of concern were items that needed 1) clarification, needed context or were vague, 2) age dependence and relevance, and 3) word choice. The cognitive interviews indicated that survey instructions, recall period, item stem, and response choices were interpretable by respondents. Final item pool based on parental feedback consist of 57, 81, and 60 items in Physical, Psychological, and Family and Social Functioning respectively. Conclusion Developed item pools (n=198) in three domains are consistent with the existing conceptual framework. The next step involves field-testing the item pool and calibration using item response theory to develop and validate the SA-LIBRE5-12 CAT Profile.

scholarly journals Does the COVID-19 Pandemic Change Consumers’ Food Consumption and Willingness-To-Pay? The Case of China

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 2156
Author(s):  
Wei Yue ◽  
Na Liu ◽  
Qiujie Zheng ◽  
H. Holly Wang
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Online Shopping ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Chinese Consumers ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Consumption Behavior ◽  
Direct Exposure ◽  
Food Needs

Since COVID-19 was first detected in China in 2019, governments around the world have imposed strict measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which substantially impacted peo-ple’s life. Consumers’ food consumption behavior has also changed accordingly with reduced gro-cery shopping frequency, replaced in-person grocery shopping with online shopping, and increased valuation on food. In this paper, we aim to investigate the change in Chinese consumers’ food con-sumption and their willingness to pay (WTP) for vegetables and meat, using a dataset with 1206 online samples collected between February and March 2020. Consumers’ WTP for vegetables and meat is estimated using a double-bounded dichotomous contingent valuation design, and factors affecting their WTPs are also investigated. Results show that consumers have a higher WTP for these food products during the pandemic, and their WTP is positively affected by their anticipated duration of the COVID-19, their online shopping shares, their direct exposure to infected patients, their gender, and their income. These results imply that the food industry shall try to develop online market channels as consumers are willing to share the costs, while lower-income consumers may not be able to meet their food needs with prices increased beyond their WTP and thus may call for the government’s support.

scholarly journals ‘It’s the noise of the snacks!’: School meals on the fringes and frail food pedagogies

Ethnography ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 146613812098682
Author(s):  
Filippo Oncini
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Meals ◽  
Food Literacy ◽  
Ethnographic Fieldwork ◽  
Food Education ◽  
Eating Occasions ◽  
Primary Focus

Based on ethnographic fieldwork conducted during recess and lunch in a primary school sited in a deprived Palermitan neighbourhood, this paper sheds light on the (dis)functioning of food pedagogies in a school on the fringes of society. During recess, teachers use food rules to highlight transgressions, but not to improve food literacy. Likewise, their efforts during lunchtime are devoted solely to keeping children under control, while trying to get to the end of lunch as soon as possible. Ultimately, both eating occasions are seldom opportunities for food education, as teachers’ primary focus is on preventing or halting children’s restlessness and skirmishes. I conclude by outlining some limitations and strengths of the ethnography while reflecting on the findings vis-à-vis previous fieldwork I conducted in less challenging contexts.

scholarly journals Development and content validation of the Healthcare Transition Outcomes Inventory for young adults with type 1 diabetes

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Pierce ◽  
Karen Aroian ◽  
Elizabeth Schifano ◽  
Anthony Gannon ◽  
Tim Wysocki
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cognitive Interviews ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Content Validation ◽  
Transition Outcomes ◽  
Healthcare Transition

Abstract Background The literature on the specification and measurement of the outcomes of the healthcare transition from pediatric to adult centered-care is scarce and methodologically weak. To address these gaps, we conducted a series of studies to develop a multidimensional, multi-informant (young adults, parents, and healthcare providers) measure of healthcare transition outcomes for young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the Healthcare Transition Outcomes Inventory (HCTOI). The current study describes the development and refinement of the HCTOI item pool. Methods Following Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) standards, the research team conducted qualitative interviews to define six content domains of healthcare transition outcomes from the perspectives of multiple stakeholders, developed an initial item pool of the HCTOI based on the six domains, analyzed expert item ratings and feedback for content validation, and conducted cognitive interviews with informants (patients, parents, and healthcare providers) for further item pool refinement. Results Qualitative findings revealed six healthcare transition outcome domains: 1) Biomedical markers of T1D control; 2) Navigation of a new health care system; 3) Possession of T1D self-management skills and knowledge; 4) Integration of T1D care into emerging adult roles; 5) Balance of parental involvement with autonomy; and 6) Attainment of T1D “ownership.” An initial pool of 88 items focused on the extent to which a young adult with T1D is successful on each of the six domains. Experts rated all content domains and all but six items as relevant. In addition to suggesting additional items, experts were concerned about the length of the measure, response burden, and whether every informant type would have sufficient knowledge to rate items in particular content domains. Cognitive interviews resulted in retaining all six content domains, but dropping some items and yielded fewer items for the healthcare provider version (47 items versus 54 items for the young adult- and parent-versions). Conclusions Expert review and cognitive interviews confirmed that all six domains of HCT outcomes were relevant and both procedures resulted in retaining a sufficient number of clear and representative items for each content domain. The HCTOI represents the first multi-informant, rigorously developed item pool that comprehensively measures the multiple components of the transition from pediatric to adult specialty healthcare.

3 Development of School-Aged Life Impact Burn Recovery Evaluation (SA-LIBRE 5–12) Profile: Item Pool

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S7-S8
Author(s):  
Silvanys L Rodríguez-Mercedes ◽  
Camerin A Rencken ◽  
Khushbu F Patel ◽  
Gabrielle G Grant ◽  
Erin M Kinney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Burn Injury ◽  
Critical Time ◽  
Expert Consensus ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cognitive Interviews ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Life Impact

Abstract Introduction The transition from early childhood to teen years (5–12) is a critical time of development, which can be made particularly challenging by a burn injury. Currently, few validated standardized measures exist for this age group. This study aimed to generate item pools to create a computer adaptive test (CAT) assessing post-burn recovery in school-aged children. Methods Item pool development was based on the School-Aged Life Impact Burn Recovery Evaluation (SA-LIBRE5-12) Conceptual Model and the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health for Children and Youth. Additional elements included a literature review, expert consensus meetings, and parent cognitive interviews. Candidate items assessing health outcomes were extracted from existing legacy measures during the literature review. Details of expert consensus meetings and parent cognitive interviews are in Table 1. Results Items assessing health outcomes (n=3,732) were extracted during the literature review. Experts binned items across three domains: 1) Physical Functioning (55 items), 2) Psychological Functioning (80 items), and 3) Family and Social Functioning (57 items). Six cognitive interviews were conducted. Qualitative data resulted in further review of 86 items. The results of the cognitive interviews indicated that item stems and response choices were interpretable by respondents. Conclusions This study developed an item pool (n=192) to assess post-burn recovery of school-aged children. The next step in the SA-LIBRE5-12 CAT Profile development will be field-testing for the calibration and item response theory-based validation of the assessment.

Reconsidering the “Asphalt Identikit”

2016 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 403-414
Author(s):  
Nicola Ann Plastow
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Possible Selves ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Driving Cessation ◽  
Identity Maintenance ◽  
Positive Sense ◽  
Mental Well Being

Background/Aim The “asphalt identikit” theory suggests that driving cessation inevitably leads to feelings of incompetence and dependency. This article challenges this proposition by investigating the driving-related possible selves of British older adults living in West London. Methods Thematic analysis of data from 19 of 39 interviews in which older adults participating in a larger study talked about driving in the context of their grocery shopping. Results Three themes were evident: “I can drive – that makes a huge difference,” “Expecting to lose my license,” and “I gave up my license.” Discussion Driving cessation is not a dreaded possible self for all older adults. Older adults may use a variety of identity maintenance processes to retain their positive sense of self. Conclusions Mental well-being can be maintained during driving cessation by finding ways to compensate for the loss of a license and finding alternative ways of achieving hoped-for possible selves.

scholarly journals Towards an assessment instrument for suffering in patients with psychiatric conditions: assessing cognitive validity

BJPsych Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Verhofstadt ◽  
Kenneth Chambaere ◽  
Roeslan Leontjevas ◽  
Gjalt-Jorn Ygram Peters
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Cognitive Interviews ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Unbearable Suffering ◽  
Cognitive Validity ◽  
Initial Item ◽  
Wish To Die ◽  
Underlying Causes ◽  
Psychiatric Conditions ◽  
Definition Of

BackgroundUnbearable suffering is a key criterion in legally granting patients' euthanasia requests in Belgium yet a generally accepted definition of unbearable suffering remains elusive. The ability to understand and assess unbearable suffering is essential, particularly in patients with psychiatric conditions, as the underlying causes of these conditions are not always apparent. To enable research into when and why suffering experiences incite patients with psychiatric conditions to request euthanasia, and to help explore preventive and curative perspectives, the development of an assessment instrument is needed.AimsTo improve the cognitive validity of a large initial item pool used to assess the nature and extent of suffering in patients with psychiatric conditions.MethodCognitive validity was established via two rounds of cognitive interviews with patients with psychiatric conditions with (n = 9) and without (n = 5) euthanasia requests.ResultsDuring the first round of cognitive interviews, a variety of issues relating to content, form and language were reported and aspects that were missing were identified. During the second round, the items that had been amended were perceived as sufficiently easily to understand, sensitive to delicate nuances, comprehensive and easy to answer accurately. Neither research topic nor method were perceived as emotionally strenuous, but instead as positive, relevant, comforting and valuable.ConclusionsThis research resulted in an item pool that covers the concept of suffering more adequately and comprehensively. Further research endeavours should examine potential differences in suffering experiences over time and in patients with psychiatric conditions with and without euthanasia requests. The appreciation patients demonstrated regarding their ability to speak extensively and openly about their suffering and wish to die further supports the need to allow patients to speak freely and honestly during consultations.Declaration of interestsNone.

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