Meat consumption among different social groups and specific options for reducing it: a literature review of empirical research
Frontiers in Sociology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10
Опубликована: Май 23, 2025
The
overconsumption
of
meat,
and
the
connected
overproduction
contribute
significantly
to
climate
change,
deforestation,
biodiversity
loss,
public
health
risks.
There
is
a
need
reduce
global
meat
consumption.
On
average,
high-
middle-income
countries
have
highest
levels
However,
within
individual
societies,
social
groups
classes
differ
in
their
food
habits
ability
engage
sustainable
nutritional
.
This
literature
review
provides
information
on
how
socio-economic
characteristics,
status,
norms,
structural
context
shape
consumption,
what
interventions
can
effectively
specific
groups'
Empirical
studies
published
between
2019
2024
were
researched
screened,
adopting
PRISMA
approach.
findings
highlight
critical
variations
consumption
by
gender,
age,
effects.
Effective
include
tailored
approaches
such
as
price
incentives,
normative
messaging,
increasing
accessibility
plant-based
options.
discussion
underscores
importance
policymakers
stakeholders
applying
targeted
status-sensitive
strategies
support
dietary
shifts
address
inequalities.
Язык: Английский
The role of cultural values in the effectiveness of environmental NGO campaigns on sustainable meat consumption
Appetite,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 108150 - 108150
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2025
Food
production,
particularly
meat
consumption,
poses
severe
environmental
challenges,
including
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
deforestation,
water
depletion,
and
nutrient
runoff.
Despite
the
urgency
of
reducing
traditional
norms
cultural
values
reinforce
its
centrality
in
Western
diets,
limiting
effectiveness
campaigns.
This
study
examines
underexplored
role
individual
shaping
responses
to
NGO
campaigns
promoting
sustainable
consumption.
Analyzing
data
from
514
respondents
across
five
European
countries
with
diverse
national
cultures,
research
highlights
significant
influence
three
values:
power
distance,
masculinity,
uncertainty
avoidance.
These
were
found
diminish
emphasizing
degradation
animal
welfare.
The
findings
contribute
literature
on
food
behaviors
by
underscoring
unique
dynamics
involved
consumption
at
level.
Practical
recommendations
are
offered
NGOs,
policymakers,
managers
for
tailoring
address
nuances
drive
dietary
transitions.
Язык: Английский