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ArticleThe international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2025

Parents' use of coercive and indulgent feeding practices for children with avid eating behaviour: an Ecological Momentary Assessment study.

Abigail Pickard, Katie L Edwards, Claire Farrow, Emma Haycraft, Moritz Herle, Clare Llewellyn, Helen Croker, Alice Kininmonth, Jacqueline Blissett

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Abigail PickardSchool of Psychology, Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment, Aston University, Birmingham, UK. a.pickard@ed.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1708-500X
Katie L EdwardsSchool of Psychology, Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
Claire FarrowSchool of Psychology, Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
Emma HaycraftSchool of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK.
Moritz HerleSocial, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
Clare LlewellynResearch Department of Behavioural Science and Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, London, UK.
Helen CrokerWorld Cancer Research Fund International, London, UK.
Alice KininmonthSchool of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Jacqueline BlissettSchool of Psychology, Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.

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Economic and Social Research Council ES/V014153/1
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Abstract

backgroundChildren with avid eating behaviour display high food responsiveness, high emotional overeating and low sensitivity to fullness; behaviours which may increase the risk of obesity and are challenging for parents to manage. This study explores the situational predictors of coercive or indulgent feeding practices among parents of children with avid eating behaviours using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA).

methodsThe study involved 109 parents of 3-5-year-old children exhibiting avid eating behaviour. Over 10 days, participants completed EMA surveys via a mobile app to report on their mood, stress, feeding goals, and feeding practices during eating occasions. Multilevel modelling was used to assess how parental mood, goals, and the eating context (e.g., meal versus snack, public versus private setting) influenced feeding practices.

resultsParents were more likely to use specific coercive or indulgent feeding practices when experiencing higher stress, when aiming to avoid mealtime conflict, and during meals versus snacks. A negative meal atmosphere and a public setting also increased the likelihood of certain indulgent practices. Notably, parents were more likely to report giving their child food to calm them down or help manage their behaviour when the meal atmosphere was perceived as negative and if they aimed to reduce conflict at the meal. The findings highlight that the context of feeding occasions significantly drives the use of coercive or indulgent feeding practices.

conclusionsParental stress, goals, and the eating context are key determinants of coercive or indulgent feeding practices with children exhibiting avid eating behaviours. Interventions to support parents should consider these dynamic factors, promoting healthier feeding strategies tailored to real-life contexts.

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CoercionFeeding BehaviorParentingParentsAdultChild BehaviorChild, PreschoolEcological Momentary AssessmentFemaleHumansMaleMealsParent-Child RelationsSnacksStress, PsychologicalAvid eatingCoercive/indulgent feedingEating behaviourEcological Momentary Assessment (EMA)Preschoolers

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