Determinants of Food Insecurity among University Students: A case study of UiTM Shah Alam

Nur Asyurra Zulkarnain; Devika Krishnan; Suziana Hassan

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7637

Authors

Nur Asyurra Zulkarnain Postgraduate Student, Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies (FSPPP), Shah Alam, Malaysia
Devika Krishnan Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies (FSPPP), Seremban, Malaysia
Suziana Hassan Senior Lecturer, Fakulti Ekonomi dan Pengurusan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7637

Keywords:

Food Insecurity, Financial Litearcy, Time Constraint, Food Behavior

Abstract

Food insecurity is a growing concern among Malaysian university students, particularly at UiTM Shah Alam, where rising costs and limited support exacerbate vulnerability. This study investigates the relationship between financial literacy, time constraints, food behaviour, and food insecurity through a cross-sectional survey of 400 students, analysed using descriptive and Pearson correlation methods. Findings reveal moderate food insecurity, negatively correlated with financial literacy and household support, but positively linked to time constraints and poor food behaviour. Recommendations include implementing structured financial literacy programs, affordable nutrition initiatives, and time management support to enhance student well-being, food access, and academic performance.

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