The relationship between low income and child obesity

The relationship between low income and child obesity

You are required to identify a contemporary topic related to your particular area of study (youth, communities and families) please ensure that you discuss this with your lecturer to confirm this is your chosen topic.

You are required to develop a literature review and in doing so, you must:

• Identify three academic journals articles related to your chosen topic, please note that it is important that these demonstrate the contemporary nature of the topic and discuss a range of theories, concepts and current debates related to your particular topic.

Choose on the following themes as a focus for your work:

a) A secondary analysis of theories, concepts and ideology as covered by the three articles you have chosen.

b) Stakeholders, influence and practise

c) The impact on childcare, childhood, youth, communities or families. (This is my chosen theme)

In developing your literature review (on your chosen topic) you must also ensure that you:

• Evaluate in depth the impact of contemporary changes within society.

• Analyse in detail the factors influencing contemporary reactions within your chosen area.

• Demonstrate your ability to synthesise concepts and theories within your chosen topic.

• Demonstrate evidence of planning for your assignment through engagement in the formative feedback process.

Module learning outcome

• To evaluate the impact of the contemporary changes within society

• To analyse in details the factors influencing contemporary reactions in the social context

• To synthesise concepts and theories of childcare and childhood, youth, communities or family using current issues as a medium.