The Relationship between Dysfunctional Family Environments and Family Member Food Intake.

Kintner, Martha; And Others

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Publication Date: 1981-Aug

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The Relationship between Dysfunctional Family Environments and Family Member Food Intake.

Kintner, Martha; And Others

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v43 n3 p633-41 Aug 1981

Explores relationships between family environment and family food intake. Findings indicate a significant negative relationship between the family's dysfunctional environment (indicated by high conflict, control, and organization) and family dietary intake. A significant positive relationship was found between the family's cohesive and independent environments and dietary intake. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Eating Habits, Family Environment, Family Life, Family Problems, Family Relationship, Life Style, Nuclear Family, Nutrition, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Family Environment Scale

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