Food security among graduate students in the United States: A scoping review.
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| Title: | Food security among graduate students in the United States: A scoping review. |
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| Authors: | Callahan, Amy E. (AUTHOR), Cofield, Stacey S. (AUTHOR), Austin, Erika L. (AUTHOR), Higginbotham, Lisa (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. May2026, Vol. 74 Issue 5, p1200-1219. 20p. |
| Subjects: | Food quality, Scholarships, Health status indicators, Mental health, Student health services, Graduate students, Food security, Socioeconomic factors, Sex distribution, Experience, Students, Systematic reviews, MEDLINE, Thematic analysis, Academic achievement, Food relief, Sociodemographic factors, Online information services, Food supply, Psychosocial factors, Time, Social stigma, Poverty |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Objective and background: This scoping review describes the current literature on food insecurity (FI) in graduate students in the United States, with a focus on methodologies. Existing reviews focus on undergraduate or combined student populations. Methods: A systematic search of eight databases for "food insecurity" and "graduate students" in September 2023 yielded 515 unique records. After screening, full-text, and bibliographic review, 37 papers included at least n = 5 graduate students in the sample and presented relevant data beyond FI prevalence. Results: The majority (n = 20, 54.1%) describe quantitative, cross-sectional surveys with multivariable logistic regression, 16 of which (80.0%) with a primary study population of undergraduates. Only nine (24.3%) of papers focused solely on graduate students. Seven (18.9%) described primarily qualitative studies. Sampling and FI measurement methods varied. FI was associated with large amounts of student loans, BIPoC identity, worse mental health, and worse academic performance. Conclusions: The body of research is growing but lacks consistency in sample quality and FI measurement to allow comparisons between studies. There is a lack of mixed methods research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Objective and background: This scoping review describes the current literature on food insecurity (FI) in graduate students in the United States, with a focus on methodologies. Existing reviews focus on undergraduate or combined student populations. Methods: A systematic search of eight databases for "food insecurity" and "graduate students" in September 2023 yielded 515 unique records. After screening, full-text, and bibliographic review, 37 papers included at least n = 5 graduate students in the sample and presented relevant data beyond FI prevalence. Results: The majority (n = 20, 54.1%) describe quantitative, cross-sectional surveys with multivariable logistic regression, 16 of which (80.0%) with a primary study population of undergraduates. Only nine (24.3%) of papers focused solely on graduate students. Seven (18.9%) described primarily qualitative studies. Sampling and FI measurement methods varied. FI was associated with large amounts of student loans, BIPoC identity, worse mental health, and worse academic performance. Conclusions: The body of research is growing but lacks consistency in sample quality and FI measurement to allow comparisons between studies. There is a lack of mixed methods research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07448481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2025.2559899 |
