Las capacidades financieras como determinantes de la alfabetización alimentaria entre estudiantes universitarios
Financial capabilities as determinants of food literacy among college students
Abstract
Objective: This paper aims to analyze the relationship between food literacy and financial capabilities among university students from Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Methodology: We used a method based on principal component analysis, confirmatory factor analysis with structural equations, and multiple linear regression models. Results: Our results confirm that financial behavior and self-confidence in managing personal finances are directly related to food literacy. Similarly, students’ self-perception about nutrition habits and the importance of a healthy diet are related to food literacy. Limitations: The unfeasibility of extrapolating its results to groups not represented in the sample and the lack of data to analyze the effectiveness of food literacy in the mid- and long-term. Conclusions: Our findings can be applied to policies that promote financial education and food literacy focused on improving young people's general well-being.
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contemporary food, food well-being, food literacy, financial capabilities, consumer behavior, financial behavior, college studentsAbstract
Objective: This paper aims to analyze the relationship between food literacy and financial capabilities among university students from Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Methodology: We used a method based on principal component analysis, confirmatory factor analysis with structural equations, and multiple linear regression models. Results: Our results confirm that financial behavior and self-confidence in managing personal finances are directly related to food literacy. Similarly, students’ self-perception about nutrition habits and the importance of a healthy diet are related to food literacy. Limitations: The unfeasibility of extrapolating its results to groups not represented in the sample and the lack of data to analyze the effectiveness of food literacy in the mid- and long-term. Conclusions: Our findings can be applied to policies that promote financial education and food literacy focused on improving young people's general well-being.
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contemporary food, food well-being, food literacy, financial capabilities, consumer behavior, financial behavior, college studentsDownloads
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