Factors that affect the perception of high school students towards the potential of local food as a solution to food security in Nunukan Regency

Abstract

 The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that affect the perception of high school students in Nunukan Regency towards the potential of local food as a solution to food security. Using a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional survey design, data was collected from 61 respondents through questionnaires that measured variables of knowledge, perception of health benefits, consumption habits, social influence, and access to information. The results of the regression analysis showed that the perception of health benefits and consumption habits had a significant influence on student perception, with β coefficients of 2.342 and 0.535, respectively. However, the social influence and access to information are not significant. These findings indicate a knowledge gap and low frequency of local food consumption among students, even though they have an awareness of the root of local food consumption among students, even though they have an awareness of the root of the benefits. This study recommends the integration of local food materials into the educational curriculum and the development of creative content on social media to increase local food adoption. Thus, this research contributes to efforts to achieve food security and sustainability in Nunukan Regenc.