Analysis of the Relationship between Maternal Characteristics and Food Choice Motives for Toddlers

Authors

  • Baiq Fitria Rahmiati Department of Nutrition, Bumigora University, Indonesia
  • Lalu Galuh Naluri Department of Nutrition, Bumigora University, Indonesia
  • Lina Yunita Department of Nutrition, Bumigora University, Indonesia
  • Ni Putu Rianita Mileniaputri Department of Nutrition, Bumigora University, Indonesia
  • Ni Novia Zuriatun Solehah Department of Nutrition, Bumigora University, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33651/jpkik.v12i1.783

Keywords:

food motives, food choices,, nutritional status of toddlers

Abstract

Maternal food choices are important determinants of toddlers’ dietary quality and nutritional status. Maternal characteristics, such as education, nutritional knowledge, and household income, may influence the motives underlying food selection for children. However, evidence on this relationship remains limited in Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between maternal characteristics and food choice motives among mothers of toddlers in Pagesangan Timur Village, Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara. A mixed-method study with a cross-sectional quantitative design supported by qualitative data was conducted among 50 mothers of toddlers aged 12–59 months selected through simple random sampling. Quantitative data were collected using structured questionnaires, while qualitative data were obtained through observations and in-depth interviews. Spearman’s rank correlation test was used to analyze the relationship between maternal characteristics and food choice motives. Most respondents were housewives (76%), aged 31–35 years (34%), and had completed senior high school education (48%). The majority had moderate food consumption frequency (72%) and dietary diversity (80%). Spearman correlation analysis showed very weak relationships between maternal characteristics and food choice motives. Nutritional knowledge (r=0.087; p=0.546), education (r=-0.115; p=0.422), and household income (r=0.073; p=0.061) were not significantly associated with food choice motives (p>0.05). In Conclusion Maternal education, nutritional knowledge, and household income were not significantly associated with food choice motives among mothers of toddlers.

Published

2026-06-30

How to Cite

Rahmiati, B. F., Naluri, L. G., Yunita, L., Mileniaputri, N. P. R., & Solehah, N. N. Z. (2026). Analysis of the Relationship between Maternal Characteristics and Food Choice Motives for Toddlers. Jurnal Penelitian Dan Kajian Ilmiah Kesehatan Politeknik Medica Farma Husada Mataram, 12(1), 20-30. https://doi.org/10.33651/jpkik.v12i1.783

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): April

Section

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