Why Choose the Table?

Authors

Sophia StitesFollow

Document Type

Honors Project

First Advisor

Donna Hoskins

Second Advisor

Barbara Roadcap

Third Advisor

Cristin Sprenger

Degree Award Date

Spring 2026

Keywords

Family, Table, Meals, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Child Development, Health

Disciplines

Civic and Community Engagement | Development Studies | Family, Life Course, and Society

Abstract

Parent-Child Engagement: The effects of frequently shared family meals on child development and family functioning. Equipping families to engage before, during and after the meal in a way that makes it more feasible and beneficial.

Recommended Citation

Stites, Sophia. "Why Choose the Table?" Senior Honors Projects, Bridgewater College, 2026.

Recommended Citation

Stites, Sophia. "Why Choose the Table?" Senior Honors Projects, Bridgewater College, 2026.