How perceptions of meat consumption norms differ across contexts and meat consumer groups

Appetite, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 195, P. 107227 - 107227

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Social norm perceptions are implicit standards describing what is typically done or seen as acceptable and have shown to be important both in sustaining meat consumption well facilitating reduction. Norm depend on individual differences the contexts (e.g., supermarket, restaurant). Yet, evidence how differ within across individuals scarce. The primary aim of this study was investigate descriptive, injunctive, personal norms favouring consumer groups. second generic dynamic vary British eaters (n = 1205, 25–65 years) participated an online cross-sectional survey. Weekly meat, fish substitute measured with adapted Oxford Meat Frequency Questionnaire. All but were for restaurant worksite cafeteria context. Dynamic without a specified A two-step cluster analysis conducted identify Descriptive strongest supermarket contexts, compared cafeteria. Injunctive perceived followed by restaurant, least Four groups identified those higher intake (I.e., lovers Exceeders) stronger avoidance weaker than lower Flexitarians Moderates). While differed between groups, pattern contextual similar these Our findings underscore importance considering efforts reduce consumption.

Language: Английский

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Social norms and young adults’ self-reported meat and plant-based meal intake: Findings from two online cross-sectional studies

Appetite, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 199, P. 107503 - 107503

Published: May 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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Effect of perception of sustainability in local food experiences on healthy eating tendency: mediator and moderator effects

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: June 7, 2023

Tourists who favor local food typically care about healthy choices. Their view of locally produced as is related to perceptions sustainability. This relationship can be explained by tourists' personality traits and tendency eat food. study aimed establish the effect sustainability in context experiences on eating tendencies. In addition, we determine role tendencies elucidate moderating searching online for information An questionnaire (via e-mail WhatsApp) was used obtain data from 379 research participants, recruited using a non-probabilistic sampling technique. A model hypotheses were formed based Hayes PROCESS Macro models 90 6, moderator mediator effects analyzed these models. Healthy well-explained model, perception social environmental (LFE-SES) positively affected food-related (FRPT), (LFET), (HE). While did not mediate between eating, tended this relationship. when evaluated together, they had mediating eating. Searching an insignificant effect. These findings help promote understanding Within food, suggest critical theoretical practical implications sustainability, traits, tendencies,

Language: Английский

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Japanese-made or Chinese-made? Exploring the country-of-origin (COO) effect on insect-based foods

Food Quality and Preference, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 105421 - 105421

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Can (dynamic) social norms encourage plant-based food purchases? a quasi-experimental study in real-world Dutch supermarkets

BMC Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: March 11, 2025

Communicating (dynamic) social norms is considered a promising tool to stimulate healthy and sustainable food choices. The aim of the present study was evaluate what extent norm intervention in real-world supermarkets could increase sales (grams per week) meat alternatives (i.e. substitutes legumes). A quasi-experimental study, including three control supermarkets, conducted during 12-week period. communicated dynamic textually on stickers banners at different in-store locations (e.g. entrance, aisles). Moreover, prominence (optically) increased legumes were conveniently placed near section. Weekly data over period 75 weeks obtained, 62 pre-intervention 13 intervention. Comparative interrupted time series analyses analyse changes alternative (in grams) compared trends supermarkets. Secondary outcomes included grams week ratio protein content sales. Average weekly before M = 371,931.2 (SD 113,055.3) 299,012.5 91,722.8) did not change pre-implementation (B − 685.92, 95% CI [− 9904.8; 8525.7]). Sales meats also unaffected 130.91, 27,127.50; 26,858.33]), as well sold 670.54, 8990.6; 7644.4]). via textual environmental cues increasing supermarkets) nor reduce With playing an important role modulating choices, more substantial effort or are needed plant-based purchases lower purchases.

Language: Английский

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Investigating Antecedents of Intention to Use Green Agri-Food Delivery Apps: Merging TPB with Trust and Electronic Word of Mouth

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(8), P. 3717 - 3717

Published: April 20, 2025

The rapid expansion of digital platforms has significantly influenced consumer purchasing behaviors, particularly in the agri-food sector. Therefore, this paper investigates key factors driving customers’ intention to use green delivery apps (GAFDAs) by integrating trust and electronic word mouth (eWOM) into Theory Planned Behavior (TPB) framework. Additionally, study examines gender as a moderating variable, assessing whether its influence alters relationships between determinants behavioral intention. Data were collected from 252 Algerian consumers, proposed model was tested using SmartPLS 4 SPSS 26.0. results confirm that attitude, subjective norms, perceived control (PBC), trust, eWOM positively GAFDAs, with PBC emerging strongest predictor. Moreover, moderates effect on intention, influencing men’s adoption decisions but not those females. In contrast, norms are stronger predictors for female consumers. These findings highlight importance gender-specific marketing strategies enhance GAFDA adoption. This contributes literature extending TPB eWOM, moderation, offering valuable insights marketers, policymakers, app developers promoting sustainable food consumption.

Language: Английский

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Can social norms promote sustainable food consumption? A systematic review

Social Influence, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: April 26, 2025

Language: Английский

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Examining capabilities, opportunities, and motivations for healthy eating behaviors in Latin American restaurants: a quantitative application of the COM-B model to inform future interventions

BMC Nutrition, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(1)

Published: March 27, 2023

Abstract Background Eating foods away from home has been associated with poor diet quality and adverse health outcomes. Research is needed to examine barriers facilitators making healthier eating choices in restaurant settings. We operationalized the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation for Behavior Model (COM-B Model) conduct a behavioral diagnosis healthy behaviors at Latin American restaurants (LARs), an understudied yet increasingly important food environment potential positively influence diets. Methods conducted online survey adults United States that reported LARs least once month ( n = 509) recruited via market research panel capabilities – physical (e.g., skills) psychological knowledge), opportunities social norms) environmental), motivations reflective self-conscious intentions) automatic emotions) LARs. In focused on LAR-associated behaviors, each COM-B domain was scored between 1–5, scores ≥ 4 denoted as having high capability, opportunity, motivation eat healthfully (potential range of total score 6–35). Regression analysis used association (total by domain) select demographic characteristics (age, gender, race, heritage, income, education, marital status, majority state residency). Results More than half participants (57.1%) were classified followed capability (43.9%) LAR environment. The proportions either or opportunity low, ranging 37.3% (reflective motivation) (15.6%). overall mean 19.8 ± 3.0. Higher younger age, self-identifying white, higher income p < 0.05). Conclusions This study expands application framework using quantitative inquiry evaluate levels motivation, settings initial associations determinants these work can aid tailoring interventions developing evaluation tools LAR-related interventions.

Language: Английский

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Ethnic differences in meat consumption attitudes, norms and behaviors: A survey of White, South Asian and Black ethnic groups in the UK

Appetite, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 198, P. 107359 - 107359

Published: April 16, 2024

A reduction in meat consumption is necessary to mitigate negative impacts of climate change and adverse health outcomes. The UK has an increasingly multi-ethnic population, yet there little research on habits attitudes among ethnic groups the UK. We ran a survey (N = 1014) with quota samples for analyzed attitudes, behaviors norm perceptions White, South Asian Black British respondents. Most respondents believe overconsumption red processed (73.3%) environment (64.3%).South were statistically significantly less likely be eaters than White (OR 0.44, 95% CIs: 0.30-0.65, t -4.15, p 0.000), while was no significant difference between 1.06, 0.63-1.76, 0.21, 0.834). Both 2.76, 1.89-4.03 5.25, 0.000) 2.09, 0.1.30-3.35, 3.06, 0.002) more express being influenced by friends family their food choices 3.24,95% 2.17-4.84, 5.74, 2.02,95% 1.21-3.39, 2.69, 0.007) also both report they would want eat similarly Statistical analyses suggested some gender socioeconomic differences across groups, which are reported discussed. conformity raises prospect that interventions leverage social norms may effective

Language: Английский

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Eco-conscious luxury: decoding the preferences of affluent travellers in sustainable hospitality

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 18, 2024

Purpose This research investigates the factors that drive affluent customers to engage in sustainable behaviours, particularly their choice stay green hotels. The study aims understand how purchase intentions (GPI) translate into behaviours (GPB), focusing on scarcity of hotels may influence this relationship. Design/methodology/approach Using a quantitative method, examines several key predictors – such as ecological concern, perceived behavioural control, social norms and attitudes impact GPI GPB. Data were gathered from 418 consumers through structured survey, capturing views norms, related purchasing behaviours. data then analysed using SPSS AMOS, with additional validation artificial neural networks (ANN). Findings findings indicate significantly affect among consumers, there is strong positive correlation between Additionally, highlights unavailability weakens intention–behaviour link. Research limitations/implications One limitation its reliance self-reported data, which be subject desirability bias not accurately reflect actual behaviour. focuses specific context, hotel purchases, limit generalizability other consumer or industries. cross-sectional nature also prevents establishment causality constructs. Furthermore, account for potential moderating variables, price sensitivity, brand loyalty individual differences environmental knowledge, could relationship intention Practical implications emphasizes importance control detrimental limited availability provides practical insights managers, recommending clear communication strategies, deeper integration sustainability practices collaboration policymakers encourage Originality/value stands out by habits, contributing valuable knowledge field

Language: Английский

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