Understanding Mothers’ Role in Food Decision-Making and Its Impact on Stunting in the Tourism Place in Pacitan

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10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_69How to use a DOI?

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Mother’s role; Food-decision making; Stunting; Habitus

Abstract

Prevalence of stunting among children highlights a complex socio-economic issue. Local families, especially a mother struggle with limited access to nutritious food. This study was conducted in Pringkuku Subdistrict, near the tourist area of Watukarung. Exploring mother’s role in decision making related to food selection and preparation for their children, and how these decisions impact stunting. This research will be analyzed using Pierre Bourdieu’s concept of habitus as the analytical framework. The social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds that shape mother’s knowledge and food practices in Pacitan are explored through qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews and observations as data collection methods. The findings reveal that although economic access has improved due to tourism development, household consumption patterns are still shaped by long standing knowledge and habits. Limited nutritional information, mother’s low awareness of balanced nutrition, and difficulties in accessing nutritious food remain key challenges. This situation shows the urgent need for tourism development to be aligned with efforts to improve nutrition literacy among local communities.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Zulfa Safitri Kusumaningrum
AU  - Carolina Retmawati Putri
AU  - Suryani Suryani
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/19
TI  - Understanding Mothers’ Role in Food Decision-Making and Its Impact on Stunting in the Tourism Place in Pacitan
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Culture and Sustainable Development (ICOCAS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 603
EP  - 612
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_69
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_69
ID  - Kusumaningrum2025
ER  -