Family Consumption Research Articles

Automated workforce, financial precarities and family consumption: The importance of demand-side policies under the background of automation applications

The continuous innovation of automation technology is expanding its application in the workplace, with wide-ranging implications for the economy and society. However, it is not yet clear how workplace automation changes people’s consumption behavior. This paper conducts an empirical analysis in this regard based on the Chinese General Social Survey. The main results are shown as follows: (1) One standard deviation increase in automation contributes to an average reduction of 7.073 % in family consumption. This finding is validated by conducting several robustness and endogeneity checks using various measures of automation and consumption, instrumental variable approach, placebo analysis, etc. (2) The mechanism is that automation decreases family income and work-related social capital, resulting in a decline in families’ socioeconomic status and increased financial precarities. In addition, financial uncertainties brought about by automation decrease people’s subjective well-being, expectations for future life and risk appetite, thus prompting them to lower consumption as a precautionary measure to prepare for potential risks caused by the technological change. (3) Automation has greater negative effects on hedonic and developmental consumption, which are about three times the impact on non-hedonic and basic living expenses respectively, thus leading to a downgrade in families’ consumption structure. In addition, its effect is more pronounced for families with lower economic status, having no houses and living in urban areas. This study also highlights the importance of demand-side policies in the application of automation technology by finding that better labor protection is needed to mitigate automation’s adverse consequences for family consumption. In the context of automation’s increasingly profound impact on the society, this research has important policy implications.

The Influence of Income, Family Consumption and Technology on the Welfare of Fishermen in Tanjung Benoa Bali

The high potential of fishery resources owned by Tanjung Benoa Village is a positive thing and can be a good source of income for the community. However, the fact is that this potential has not been able to provide the expected welfare. The purpose of this study is to analyze 1) The simultaneous effect of income, family consumption, and technology on the welfare of fishing families; 2) Partial effect of income, family consumption, and technology on the welfare of fishing families; 3) Variables that have a dominant effect on the welfare of fishing families in Tanjung Benoa Village. This research uses an associative quantitative approach. The type of data used primary data with a population of 140 fishermen in Tanjung Benoa Village. Data analysis techniques included descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis using Stata software. The results of the analysis showed that: 1) income, family consumption, and technology have a significant effect simultaneously on the welfare of fishing families; 2) income, family consumption, and technology have a significant effect partially on the welfare of fishing families; 3) the technology variable is the dominant variable affecting the welfare of fishing families. Technology variable is the variable that has a dominant effect on the welfare of fishing families in Tanjung Benoa Village. Based on the results of the study, it is expected that the fishing community is expected to pay attention to the technology variables used in helping the process of catching seafood owned in order to increase their income so as to be able to generate a general level of welfare.

AGRICULTURAL WORKERS AND BURDEN OF MORBIDITY: A COMMUNITY-BASED CROSSSECTIONAL STUDY IN A RURAL BLOCK OF WEST BENGAL

Objective: Agriculture is one of the most hazardous occupations in developing and industrialized countries. Most agricultural workers in developing countries have poor housing conditions and an inadequate diet and are exposed to both general and occupational diseases. The study was undertaken to find out the prevalence of occupational morbidity and its associated risk factors among agricultural workers in a rural Block of West Bengal. Methods: The study was conducted among agriculture workers of Habra Block-I of the state of West Bengal. Multistage random sampling method was followed to select a total of 302 individuals who were distributed among the four villages according to the Probability Proportional to Size (PPS) method. Results: The majority of workers (58.6%) were suffering from nutritional pallor/anemia and dental carries/dental stains were 45.4%. Among other morbidities, 42% of workers were suffering from respiratory morbidity, 26.8% of workers were suffering from cardiovascular diseases, and 26.5% were suffering from hypertension. Duration of work (more than 8 h/day) was significantly associated with morbidity also other covariates such as age, sex, type of family, smoking status, and alcohol consumption had significant effects on morbidity among agriculture workers in both bivariate and multivariable linear regression. Conclusion: This research revealed not only the high prevalence of morbidities among the study population but also the occurrence of a large population with modifiable risk factors such as alcohol consumption, smoking, high load and long duration of work, poor personal hygiene, and non-use of personal protection equipment; the latter, if taken care, will reduce the morbidities of the agriculture workers.

Introducing menus of three weekly insect- or plant-based dinner meals slightly reduced meat consumption in Danish families: Results of a randomized intervention study

The environmental concerns associated with excess meat consumption have emphasized the need for sustainable alternatives. Edible insects offer a promising alternative due to their environmental efficiency and nutritious profile, but their widespread adoption in Western diets remains a challenge. The objective of the study was to investigate the impact of exposing families (parents and children) to insect-based or plant-based dinner menus on dietary pattern, meat intake, and protein intake over a six-week intervention period. The study was a two-arm randomized equivalence trial comparing an insect-based menu to a plant-based control. Families received either an insect or plant-based menu to replace meat in dinner meals three times a week for six weeks, aiming to replace 20% of their meat protein intake. Dietary changes were assessed through dietary registrations and daily questionnaires. Both adults and children maintained their estimated daily total protein intake, while reducing daily meat protein intake. Neither group met the 20% weekly meat replacement goal. In the insect-based menu group, adults and children reached an average 5.5% and 2.3% weekly meat replacement, respectively. In the plant-based menu group, adults and children replaced 9.0% and 4.3%, respectively. Meat attachment had an effect on meat protein intake. The menus slightly reduced meat protein intake. The weekly frequency of meat meals slightly declined, but portions remained the same. By enhancing insect and plant-based food quality and understanding consumer behavior, insect- and plant-based products have the potential to be a complementary alternative in a sustainable dietary transition without sacrificing nutrition. Clinical trial registryClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05156853; clinicaltrials. gov/study/NCT05156853.

Utilization Patterns of Milk and Milk Products among Various End Users in Karnataka, India: A Comparative Analysis

The utilization patterns of milk and milk products in Karnataka were investigated through a study of 100 farmers and 50 consumers. The focus was on how milk was retained, consumed and transformed into various products. It was found that significant variation existed in milk production and consumption across different herd sizes. Small, medium, and large farmers were reported to produce an average of 33.80, 45.18 and 66.26 liters of milk per day, respectively, with family consumption accounting for 19.23 per cent, 17.37 per cent and 15.84 per cent of their production. Larger herds were associated with increased milk production, which allowed for a greater surplus to be sold. Utilization patterns showed that small farmers retained 6.5 liters of milk daily, consuming 32.94 per cent as liquid milk and converting 64.23 per cent into curd, with minimal ghee production. In contrast, large farmers retained 10.5 liters daily, consuming 43.80 per cent as liquid milk and converting 53.12 per cent into curd. This indicated a trend towards higher liquid milk consumption and varying product transformation depending on herd size. Consumer data indicated that rural households spent an average of ₹141.18 on 2.41 kg of milk products daily, while urban households spent ₹142.10 on 2.25 kg. Despite higher costs, urban consumers spent more on liquid milk, whereas rural consumers allocated more to curd and ghee. These findings reflected regional price differences and consumption preferences. Overall, the study highlighted the complex dynamics of milk utilization, with varying consumption patterns and product transformations observed across different farmer categories and consumer demographics. This information was deemed crucial for optimizing milk production and distribution strategies in Karnataka.

Effect of opening high-speed railway on family travel consumption

This study investigates the relationship between the opening of a high-speed railroad and family tourism consumption. It empirically finds that the opening of a high-speed railroad can promote family tourism consumption. Specifically, such high-speed railroad opening has varying impacts on the tourism consumption of (1) families with varying income levels, (2) urban and rural families, and (3) families with different education levels.

Reasons and types of domestic violence against married women: a community based cross sectional study in urban slums of Pune, India

Background: Worldwide, domestic violence against females is common across religion, culture, socio economic class and ethnicity. Objective was to assess reasons and types of domestic violence against married women in urban slums of Pune. Methods: A community based cross sectional study was undertaken amongst 405 married women above 18 years of age. Chi square test was used to find an association between the different demographic variables with respect to domestic violence. Univariate logistic regression was used to find the Odds ratio between the domestic violence and different risk factors. Results: Prevalence of domestic violence was 37.28%. Commonest reasons reported for domestic violence was ‘not doing household work properly’ (23.47%). Duration of marriage (p<0.05), total number of children (p<0.05), type of family (p<0.05) and alcohol consumption by husband were significantly associated with domestic violence. Conclusions: Present study revealed that duration of marriage, total number of children, type of family and alcohol consumption by husband are the factors significantly associated with domestic violence against married women. Sessions on de -addiction and preventing the family from domestic violence arising due to it can be taken.

Pengolahan Daun Singkong Menjadi Dendeng Sebagai Alternatif Pengganti Daging Sapi

Processing cassava leaves into beef jerky can produce jerky with a crunchier texture and a taste similar to beef jerky. Making cassava jerky through the substitution of tapioca flour is carried out to improve quality so that jerky can be obtained as a source of protein. Apart from protein, cassava leaf jerky also contains dietary fiber so it can be used as a functional food. This service activity was carried out with the aim of optimizing the use of cassava leaves to make delicious, nutritious processed products and as a substitute for beef, which is more expensive than cassava leaves but has almost the same nutritional value. Processing cassava leaves into beef jerky is carried out in several stages of the process by adding other ingredients and spices to produce jerky with a delicious taste. Apart from being used for family consumption, this cassava leaf jerky can also be marketed so that it can increase the family's economy in the local area. This activity was carried out at the posyandu in one of the residents' houses located on Jalan Padat Karya Kalibobo, Nabire Regency. The implementation stage of this activity starts from preparation, implementation and evaluation. This service activity was successful, seen from the enthusiasm of the women during the process of processing cassava leaves into beef jerky.

ASSESSMENT OF TRADITIONAL PRODUCTION SYSTEM (HOUSING, FEEDING, AND MARKETING) OF DOMESTIC CHICKEN WITHIN ZARIA METROPLIS

This study was conducted to assess the traditional production system of domestic chicken within Zaria metropolis in Kaduna State. The survey involved random distribution of questionnaires to fifteen (15) different households in seven areas which include Shika, Bomo, Sabongari, Samaru, Gaskiya, Tudun- jukun and Gelleysu. The households were chosen on the basis that they practice traditional method of domestic chicken production. One hundred and nine (109) questionnaires distributed and seventy one (71) were retrieved. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics. The result shows that majority of the respondents (69.01%) involved were female, while 64.8% respondents were civil servants. Also 40.8% of the respondents had five years experience in domestic chicken production. Most of the respondents (69.0%) practiced the semi-intensive system of production. Majority of the farmers sell their bird at adult stage (29.6%). Furthermore most of the farmers (32.4%) sold their birds during festivities, while 32.4% do not have specific period for sales of their birds. In conclusion, the productivity of the chickens was sub-optimal and under small scale production meaning that people are leaving the domestic chicken production to the females who only prefer to sell at adult stage with some kept for family consumption.

Consumption in the economy

This article aims to analyze and understand the aspects of consumption of a society, in economics and sociology, which indicate which direction it is heading in quality, but obeys instinct in its animality. The methodology used was readings of books, articles and other forms of knowledge about individual and family consumption. Hence, the summaries were analyzed in soliloquy, confronting with reality, put forward to understand the consumer's daily life. Some objectives are important in the consumption function, such as: the concept, the historical issue, time and the internet in inducing it to implement it. Thus, it is expected an aggregation of discussions in Universities, to understand how social consumption is conducted, which pleases at first glance and enters into line of use.

Profil Literasi Keuangan Pada Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Universitas Negeri Medan

The existence of financial literacy helps individuals make smarter purchases, for example by thinking about the needs that need to be met, the price of products, services and services provided. Good financial literacy facilitates thinking in making decisions, especially in the financial sector. Because in this case they are considered capable of reading or assessing and considering the current financial situation. Financial literacy is needed not only in personal life, but also in work, especially those that are closely related to financial activities. In the family itself, good financial literacy usually has to be carried out by the head of the family or other family members such as the mother. If the family lacks people who have good financial literacy, then the family's spending or consumption may not be commensurate with the income earned in the family, so it can be said that there is a lack of money to meet the family's living needs. This can also happen in social life. It could also be said that if we have good financial literacy, we cannot manage our expenses well.

Motherhood and consumption: A systematic review and directions for future research

AbstractThis article presents a hybrid literature review on the relationship between motherhood and consumption, encompassing academic research in Business, Management, and Cultural Studies that investigates mothers as consumers and the reciprocal influence between mothers and other actors in family consumption dynamics. Bibliometric research was conducted on 175 articles indexed on the Web of Science using the SPAR‐4‐SLR protocol. It included performance analysis, intellectual and conceptual structure of the field, an evolutionary overview of publications, and a map of trends. Moreover, from the systematic review, a new framework, PTCCM, is proposed to identify the publications' widely used perspectives, theories, constructs, characteristics, and methods. The findings reveal nine major perspectives on motherhood and consumption: consumer socialization and intergenerational influence, consumption and identity, vulnerabilities and public policies, consumption and liminality, influences of children on family consumption, maternal practices, decision‐making and consumption process, gender studies, and advertising. Based on the identified gaps, thematic, theoretical, contextual, and methodological suggestions for future work are presented. This systematic review provides a map for academics and professionals interested in consumption in the context of motherhood, offering a comprehensive overview of the state‐of‐the‐art and research agenda.

ANALYSIS OF PRE-PROSPEROUS HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION DIVERSITY IN LAMPUNG PROVINCE (SUSENAS DATA ANALYSIS, 2019)

Food security has clear goals and impacts on efforts to improve nutrition and improve community welfare. To achieve this, diversification of food consumption plays an important role. Diversification of food consumption has a role in efforts to improve nutrition and to obtain quality human beings and reduce dependence on certain commodities. However, consumption pattern is different to each household depending on its income levels. The majority of household welfare levels in Lampung Province are categorized as pre-prosperous households. The economic situation (income) of pre-prosperous households can affect the food choice. If the food choice is inappropriate, the fulfillment of nutritional quality is not optimal and can affect the quality of human resources. As a result, research on this topic was critical, particularly in lower middle-class households especially pre-prosperous households. The goal of this study was to examine the amount of consumption diversification and its determinants among the pre-prosperous households. Secondary data from the 2019 SUSENAS raw data were used in this investigation. This survey included 2,792 households as samples. The Berry Index was employed to quantify the diversity of food consumption, and binary logistic regression analysis was performed to study its determinants. The amount of food consumption diversity among pre-prosperous households in Lampung Province was moderate. The Berry Index had an average value of 0.827. Household income, education of the head of the household, education of the mother, gender of the head of the household, and type of region all had a positive effect on household food consumption diversity, whereas the number of household members had a negative effect. Based on these results, comprehensive policies are needed with clear targets and programs that contribute to increasing employment opportunities and income so that family consumption is more diverse and of high quality. In addition, it is also necessary to increase the contribution of education both through formal and non-formal education, and promotion in the implementation of counseling or socialization on diversification of food consumption.

Exploring parental secretive eating of sugary foods and drinks, and its associations with food consumption in families

As a way of modeling healthier eating habits for their children, parents may intentionally avoid consuming sugary foods and drinks (SFDs) in their presence but consume these on other occasions (later referred to as parental secretive eating). This study aimed to 1) explore the prevalence of parental secretive eating, 2) investigate the associations between parental secretive eating and SFD consumption in parents and children, and 3) qualitatively explore the reasons for parental secretive eating. Participants were Finnish mothers (n = 362), fathers (n = 123), and their 3–6-year-old children (n = 403); this data was collected in 2017 as part of the baseline assessment of the DAGIS intervention. Parents reported how often they avoided eating SFDs in the presence of their child, completed food frequency questionnaires for themselves and their child, and responded to an open-ended question of explaining reasons for secretive eating. The overall prevalence of parental secretive eating was 68%. It was more common among mothers than fathers (p < 0.001) and most prevalent in chocolate (61%) and sweets (59%). Parental secretive eating was positively associated with SFD consumption both among mothers (ꞵ = 0.274, p < 0.001) and fathers (ꞵ = 0.210, p = 0.028) in linear regression models adjusted for parents' and child's age, child's gender, parental education level, and number of household members. Mothers' or fathers' secretive eating and child's SFD consumption were not associated (ꞵ = 0.031, p = 0.562; ꞵ = -0.143; p = 0.167). Three themes describing reasons for parental secretive eating were found: family food rules, avoiding child's requests, and aspiration for healthy modeling. In conclusion, parental secretive eating may play an important role in determining SFD consumption in families with preschoolers. Additional research is needed to determine whether parents can prevent their own eating habits from influencing their child through secretive eating.

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF HYPERTENSION PATIENTS

Objective: This study aimed to analyze factors related to the quality of life of hypertensive patients in the working area of the Mulyorejo Community Health Center, Deli Serdang Regency. Theoretical Framework: Complications of hypertension and variables related to the quality of life of hypertensive patients have a major impact on the burden borne by various parties including patients, the economic burden, society and health services. Method: This study used an explanatory survey design, with a population of all hypertensive patients seeking treatment in the working area of the Mulyorejo Community Health Center, Deli Serdang Regency. The sample size was measured using a single population proportion hypothesis test formula of 445 hypertensive patient respondents using a consecutive sampling technique. Results and Discussion: Research respondents were categorized according to age, gender, education, occupation, marriage, duration of suffering from hypertension, comorbidities, cigarette consumption, blood pressure checking, physical activity, salt consumption, body mass index, blood pressure, regular consumption of antihypertensive drugs, support family, self-efficacy, stress and quality of life. Conclusion: Findings showed that there were ten factors that were significantly related to the quality of life of hypertension including stress, self-efficacy, family support, regularity in taking anti-hypertension medication, blood pressure, BMI, salt consumption, physical activity, checking blood pressure and comorbidities. Research Implications: There needs to be a joint commitment through the management of an integrated health service system to handle and prevent factors related to the quality of life of hypertensive patients.

A study on rent burden of private rental housings in Japan

Abstract In Japan, there is a lack of adequate consideration of “appropriate rent burden” that is essential for appropriate promoting of housing safety net measures. Therefore, we intended to obtain basic data to examine the appropriate rent burden. Specifically, using the latest findings of the National Survey of Family Income, Consumption and Wealth that provides the most detailed picture of household finances, we analyzed the rent burden and expenditure elasticity, thereby obtaining the following findings. Rents do not differ significantly according to life stage and annual household income. With regard to expenditure elasticity, the expenditure elasticity of rent is remarkably low compared with other expenditure items. Consequently, Rent is therefore an expense that is difficult to cut even for low-income earners, and the burden is greater among low-income earners. Furthermore, the characteristics of rent burden also differ depending on the household size, also there are clear differences in rent between metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. Therefore, it was suggested that in promoting the housing safety net measures, it is necessary to study the future of the rent burden in consideration of the household size, and examine the level as a regional minimum in addition to the level as a national one.

PENGUATAN KAPASITAS TOKOH AGAMA DALAM UPAYA PENANGGULANGAN STUNTING WILAYAH KABUPATEN KUPANG ALOR

The problem of stunting has the potential to disrupt the quality of human resources and is related to health levels and even child mortality. In this case, religious leaders are parties who play a direct role, especially in preventing stunting through shaping family consumption patterns in religious service areas. Family mothers who cultivate and implement nutritious food consumption patterns can prevent family members, including children under five, from nutritional problems, including stunting. The activity was carried out in Alor Regency on 21-23 October 2023 with the aim of strengthening Christian, Catholic, Hindu and Islamic religious leaders in carrying out service duties to families, especially family mothers, in order to increase knowledge about consuming diverse, nutritious, balanced and safe food. and be able to take preventive action at the stage of preparing nutritious food for family consumption. Implementation uses the "Education and/or counseling" method. Where, all religious leaders are given teaching or material with the aim that they can determine the source of the problem and form services related to overcoming and preventing nutritional problems including stunting through choosing healthy, varied and safe types of food. The evaluation process was carried out before and after the activity to measure the abilities and changes in attitudes of 60 religious leaders regarding the counseling material. The pre-test results found that the majority (69.7%) of religious leaders already knew about stunting but did not understand consumption patterns including the type, quantity and correct method of food processing and the impact on the incidence of stunting. However, after confirmation from the results of the counseling, it was discovered that 100% of religious leaders could understand the correct consumption patterns. This starts from indicators of the ability to choose the type of food, compiling a simple but nutritious menu using a processing method that is friendly to the availability of sufficient and appropriate nutritional content as needed and can ensure that the amount of food consumed is according to the needs per day per age per gender of family members.

The role of rural internet adoption in shaping consumption breadth and inequality: evidence from the Chinese Social Survey

ABSTRACT This study delves into the impact of Internet adoption on consumption breadth and inequality, utilizing micro-survey data from 24,291 rural households in China gathered between 2013 and 2021. It quantifies Internet adoption intensity, employs specialized indices to gauge consumption breadth and inequality, and meticulously assesses the micro-level effects of Internet usage on consumption breadth and inequality. The results reveal that Internet adoption among farmers significantly boosts familial consumption breadth while reducing consumption inequality. These findings remain robust after rigorous testing. Internet adoption’s impact on inclusive growth varies and is influenced by policy contexts, time frames, and income groups. Tailored, context-specific strategies are imperative for effectively addressing these disparities. Lastly, increased Internet adoption among farmers stimulates non-agricultural employment, resulting in more non-agricultural labour hours, a more significant non-agricultural labour force, and higher non-agricultural income shares. These changes positively affect the breadth of familial consumption and negatively affect consumption inequality. This study underscores the pivotal role of the Internet in propelling inclusive growth and offers robust evidence to support harnessing its potential for bolstering consumption breadth and reducing inequality within the framework of the digital economy.

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Influence of Female Educational Level on Consumption of Family Education

As education becomes more and more important, more and more families pay attention to education, and the proportion of education consumption in family consumption is increasing. According to the data of the Seventh National Census Bulletin, with the popularization of basic education, women 's level of education is increasing. This study uses the Chinese Family Tracking Survey completed by the Chinese Social Science Survey Center of Peking University in 2020. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of female educational level on family education consumption by means of linear regression. It is concluded that there is a significant positive correlation between female education level and family education consumption. It suggests that the higher the level of education for women, the higher the consumption of family education, and the level of education for women has an increasing impact on the level of consumption of family education. The education level of women has become an important factor affecting the consumption of family education.