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Beyond positivism: Understanding and addressing childhood obesity disparities through a C ritical T heory perspective
Author(s) -
Schroeder Krista,
Kulage Kristine M.,
Lucero Robert
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/jspn.12122
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , positivism , childhood obesity , critical theory , nursing practice , order (exchange) , work (physics) , psychology , sociology , medicine , public relations , political science , nursing , obesity , computer science , business , engineering , law , mechanical engineering , finance , artificial intelligence , overweight
Purpose We apply C ritical T heory to examine menu labeling with the aim of uncovering important implications for nursing practice, research, and policy. Conclusions Our critical analysis uncovers barriers to menu labeling's effectiveness, particularly for vulnerable populations. Nurses must work to minimize the impact of these barriers and optimize the effectiveness of menu labeling, in order to strengthen the fight against obesity. Practice Implications We suggest changes, guided by this critical analysis, which can be implemented by nurses working in clinical practice, research, and policy.