Development and Validation of a Questionnaire on Parental Practices During Complementary Feeding: Instrumental and Affective Behaviors
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https://doi.org/10.14306/renhyd.29.3.2374Keywords:
Malnutrition, Parenting, Surveys and Questionnaires, Feeding behaviorAbstract
Introduction: Nutritional status in early childhood is critical for physical and psychosocial development. This study aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire assessing parental feeding practices (PFP) responsiveness during complementary feeding, integrating instrumental and affective dimensions.
Methodology: Forty-five items were derived from an observational system and validated by expert judges and caregivers. The final questionnaire was administered to 230 caregivers of children aged 6–40 months, both in person and online. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to identify key factors, and internal consistency was assessed using McDonald’s omega.
Results: The questionnaire produced two independent instruments: one for instrumental behaviors and another for affective adjustments. The first instrument identified three main factors (sensitive practices, autonomy, and consumption monitoring) explaining 63% of the variance (ω = 0.76). The affective adjustments instrument revealed two factors (positive and negative affect), explaining 51.9% of the variance (ω = 0.72). High scores in affective factors suggested potential social desirability bias.
Conclusions: The questionnaire provides a valid tool to evaluate PFP during complementary feeding, addressing key aspects for designing nutritional interventions. Future studies should increase sample sizes for confirmatory analyses and explore applicability in diverse contexts.
Funding: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, DGAPA PAPIIT IN309420
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