Altered social cohesion and adverse psychological experiences with chronic food insecurity in the non-market economy and complex households of Burkina Faso

▸ Food insecurity is closely linked with concern, worries, and anxiety that ultimately lead to weight loss. ▸ Food insecurity results in feelings of alienation and deprivation and diminishes household cohesion leading to conflict. ▸ Decisions made by household members to manage and cope with food insecurity are shaped by fear of alienation. ▸ Social and psychological consequences closely linked to food insecurity negatively impact individuals and households.