A Comparative Study of Demographic Variables in Children Aged 3-9 years with Relation to Fussy Eating Behaviour in Clinical and Non-Clinical Population

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between fussy eating behaviour and demographic variables in children aged 3-9 years, both in clinical and non-clinical populations. The study involved 300 mothers who completed a self-report questionnaire about their child's fussy eating behaviour, as well as demographic variables such as age, gender, number of siblings, mother's profession, and qualification. The results showed that fussy eating behaviour is a common problem in both clinical and non-clinical populations. However, age, gender, mother's qualification, and profession were found to be significant predictors of fussy eating behaviour. These findings have practical implications for developing effective tools and interventions to assess and manage fussy eating behaviour in children, as well as understanding the factors that contribute to it.