Financial Resources & Access to Supermarkets Impact Diet Choices

left554990The key findings of the research were that the most critical factor limiting diet choices was limited financial resources. And also, the study found out that stores in the neighborhood were offering little or no fresh produce and at prices that were higher than those in supermarkets. The research also showed that access to the supermarket does matter. People interviewed reported that they would buy more often, in turn, eat more produce.

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00The key findings of the research were that the most critical factor limiting diet choices was limited financial resources. And also, the study found out that stores in the neighborhood were offering little or no fresh produce and at prices that were higher than those in supermarkets. The research also showed that access to the supermarket does matter. People interviewed reported that they would buy more often, in turn, eat more produce.

What were the key findings from the research? Be sure that you are answering in your own words.

Theory (Write 2 paragraphs of at least 5 to 7 sentences each answering the following questions.)

Choose one of the four major sociological theories-Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, or Rational Choice Theory.

(Review Sections 1.8 - 1.12 in your Webtext for more information.)

In your own words, define the theory that you chose.

Discuss how this theory relates to the research findings in the article.

-22225321310Rational Choice Theory

In this theory, people would tend to reduce their disadvantages by maximizing their advantages in a given situation. Individuals would want to make choices that are most in line with their personal preferences. People in this theory will always make cautious, logical, and rational decisions. And it is still in the best interest of individuals if sometimes they are forced to compromise when necessary.

This theory relates to the research where individuals are limited to diet choices because of limited financial resources. So individuals make decisions that are to the best of their interest. Because they lack money to afford foodstuff in the neighborhood stores, and they don't have cars to access supermarkets, they decide to forgo it because they cannot afford it. Also, the individuals who were immigrants spent much time shopping to find the specific foods they want.

00Rational Choice Theory

In this theory, people would tend to reduce their disadvantages by maximizing their advantages in a given situation. Individuals would want to make choices that are most in line with their personal preferences. People in this theory will always make cautious, logical, and rational decisions. And it is still in the best interest of individuals if sometimes they are forced to compromise when necessary.

This theory relates to the research where individuals are limited to diet choices because of limited financial resources. So individuals make decisions that are to the best of their interest. Because they lack money to afford foodstuff in the neighborhood stores, and they don't have cars to access supermarkets, they decide to forgo it because they cannot afford it. Also, the individuals who were immigrants spent much time shopping to find the specific foods they want.

Evaluate (Write at least 2 paragraphs of at least 5 to 7 sentences each answering the following questions.)

What research method was used in the article?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this research method? (Your response should be a paragraph of at least 5-7 sentences.)

See section 2.9 and table 2.1 of the Webtext to review the advantages and disadvantages of the different research methods.

What additional research should be conducted to learn more about the problem examined in the article? (Your response should be a paragraph of at least 5-7 sentences.)

left274955The research method is Interview

Successful use of Interview as a method of research lead to a collection of primary information which is always fresh and new as needed. Because the interviewer can ask any question to the interviewee, sufficient information can be collected. The major setback is that it is costly because you need to interview each person individually, and it is also time-consuming as preparation for the Interview is necessary, taking interviews then interpreting the response, which requires much time.

Additional research should include social surveys and participant observation. A social study would enable the collection of data from a large group of people as it entails obtaining information from a large group of people. Participant observation involves the researcher to participate in the group's activities while observing them. It will increase the chances of the researcher collecting more primary information because h lives among the group.

00The research method is Interview

Successful use of Interview as a method of research lead to a collection of primary information which is always fresh and new as needed. Because the interviewer can ask any question to the interviewee, sufficient information can be collected. The major setback is that it is costly because you need to interview each person individually, and it is also time-consuming as preparation for the Interview is necessary, taking interviews then interpreting the response, which requires much time.

Additional research should include social surveys and participant observation. A social study would enable the collection of data from a large group of people as it entails obtaining information from a large group of people. Participant observation involves the researcher to participate in the group's activities while observing them. It will increase the chances of the researcher collecting more primary information because h lives among the group.