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Topical Area: Community and Public Health Nutrition

Community and Public Health Nutrition (Poster Session)

(P24-107-23) Effects of Food Insecurity on Academic Motivation Amongst Undergraduate University Students

Monday, July 24, 2023
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM ET
Location: Poster Board 511
Disclosure(s):
Lexis R. Rosenberg, EMT-B: No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.


Objectives: Food insecurity is a prevalent problem affecting millions of undergraduate students. The stress associated with food insecurity may reduce academic motivation, which may link with academic performance. However, no reports exist in the literature.

Methods: An anonymous online survey targeting adults was distributed via social media platforms. This survey included demographic questions, the Food Mood Questionnaire, and the Academic Motivation Scale. Data was analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Correlation in SPSS version 25.0.

Results: A total of 997 participants completed the survey, including 705 females and 246 males. The results showed significant negative correlations between academic motivation and food insecurity, and stress (p < 0.01). Caring about attending college and a household running out of food was negatively correlated (p < 0.01). Experiencing stress and being unable to eat healthy and nutritious food (p < 0.01) were positively correlated.

Conclusions: Overall, food insecurity is linked to a negative state of mind, which may reduce academic motivation.

Funding Sources: None