Exploring parents’ perceptions and experiences of the visible and invisible work of packing school lunches Dataset

Qualitative phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews with South Australian caregivers of children aged 5-11 years. Interview questions explored experiences, perceptions and decision-making processes related to packing school lunches. Demographic data were collected via surveys. Results published in Seow, C., Johnson, B.J., Black, J.L., & Middleton, G. (2026). "I do feel a lot of guilt about the lunchboxes": Exploring caregiver perceptions and experiences of packing school lunches. Appetite, 108441, doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2026.108441.