44 Years of Research on Vegetarianism and Veganism (VEG): A Systematic and Comprehensive Literature Review of Quantitative Studies

Salehi, Gelareh; Díaz, Estela; Redondo, Raquel Fidalgo

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“…According to McDonald’s (2000) framework, individuals change due to a catalytic experience (e.g., watching a video addressing cruelty in the animal industry; also proposed by Salehi et al, 2020 ). Hereafter, individuals can either become more oriented toward a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle or repress this information.…”

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“…The next step in (potentially) transitioning to a vegan lifestyle is learning about veganism and pertinent topics, such as animal abuse or cooking vegan meals ( McDonald, 2000 ). Furthermore, becoming vegan or vegetarian entails processing said information on both the emotional and the cognitive level ( Salehi et al, 2020 ), highlighting the important role of knowledge in the process of becoming vegan or vegetarian.…”

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“…Furthermore, social support and networks are crucial for sustaining a vegan or vegetarian diet ( Haverstock and Forgays, 2012 ; Markowski and Roxburgh, 2019 ; Godin, 2023 ; Sirieix et al, 2023 ; Williams et al, 2023 ). Stigmatization and discrimination are hindering factors in both sustaining ( Salehi et al, 2020 ) and transitioning to a plant-based diet ( Markowski and Roxburgh, 2019 ). This stigmatization can occur on the part of the media, where veganism is frequently portrayed in a negative way and described as not being feasible in everyday life ( Cole and Morgan, 2011 ; Brookes and Chałupnik, 2023 ) or in the form of stigmatization and prejudice on the part of close friends and family ( Haverstock and Forgays, 2012 ; MacInnis and Hodson, 2017 ; Bolderdijk and Cornelissen, 2022 ).…”

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Psychological differences and similarities between vegans, prospective vegans, and vegetarians. Motivation, knowledge, vegan literacy – and cheese

Mayrhofer,

Roberts,

Hackl

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Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionAlthough vegan and vegetarian diets and lifestyles differ significantly from each other, among other things, notably in their respective consequences regarding animal welfare and their ecological impact, vegans and vegetarians are often grouped together and usually compared to omnivores in psychological research. Considering that vegans and vegetarians often share similar motives for their lifestyle choices, namely animal and environmental issues, the question arises why similar motives lead to different conclusions and correspondingly different behaviors, most notably, of course, that vegetarians consume animal-derived foods such as cheese or milk while vegans do not consume animal-derived products (e.g., food, cosmetic products). This is why this study explored the psychological differences between vegans, vegetarians, and prospective vegans – the latter group being located in an intermediate, transitionary position. Focusing on the motivational, affective and cognitive components of dietary transition and participants’ adherence to eating patterns, reasons for said patterns, possible hinderances to becoming vegan, the role of participants’ social environments, and the impact of various misconceptions regarding the feasibility of a vegan diet in everyday life were all explored.MethodsAn observational study was conducted via online questionnaire (1420 participants).ResultsSignificant differences were found between vegans, prospective vegans, and vegetarians, especially concerning their knowledge of issues pertaining to their respective lifestyles.DiscussionThe critical role of knowledge is invoked as an explanation as to why vegans and vegetarians display different behaviors although they share a similar motivation. Thus, in this study the concept of vegan literacy is introduced. Additionally, the distinctive role of cheese is explored, discussing possible indications of its potentially addictive nature and, consequently, the importance of cheese as a hindering factor for pursuing a vegan diet.

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Psychological differences and similarities between vegans, prospective vegans, and vegetarians. Motivation, knowledge, vegan literacy – and cheese

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“…Methods such as gluten elimination, diets such as the Whole30, the paleo diet, and veganism are widely practiced forms of restriction in the U.S. (Lee & Worthy, 2021;McGirr, McEvoy, & Woodside, 2017). The motivation for these lifestyle choices can be difficult to dissect, as many individuals have reasons other than weight loss and perceived status for engaging in them (Salehi, Díaz, & Redondo, 2020).…”

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Establishing the reliability and validity of the Diet Culture Beliefs Scale

Hogan

2023

9th Annual International Weight Stigma Conference

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ESTABLISHING THE RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE DIET CULTURE BELIEFS SCALE Throughout history, human bodies have evolved to represent status, wealth, and morality through their shape and size. Although body objectification occurs across the gender spectrum, women have historically experienced the most pressure to fit whatever sociocultural norms are current. In recent decades, women whose bodies are thin and toned are often more highly valued in United States society than those who are in larger bodies. Efforts to transform and maintain the ideal body are rampant among women and include restrictive diets, excessive exercise, and pharmaceutical or surgical interventions. Dieting has become a pervasive part of United States culture. Research has shown that dieting is a strong predictor of eating disorders. Eating disorders account for more deaths than most mental illnesses, second only to opioid addiction. Eating disorders and disordered eating exist in people of all shapes and sizes, ethnic, and sociocultural backgrounds, but they often go undiagnosed because of the sociocultural stigma that only emaciated, young, wealthy, White women suffer from them. Early detection of eating disorders is crucial for successful treatment and intervention. This study explored the development of a new scale, the Diet Culture Beliefs Scale, by assessing its reliability and validity as a measure of individuals' internalized beliefs about the ways in which food and body size are indicative of morality and health. The goal of this study was to contribute a tool to both the body of research and clinical practice that may help medical and mental health providers identify warning signs of eating disorder development. Study results indicated that the Diet I cannot express enough gratitude to my husband and partner, Mark. Mark, you have been my rock throughout the past few years. You have believed in me, encouraged me, listened to me, and celebrated with me during all of the highs and lows of graduate school. You have helped me find the courage to make a huge change in my life (and our life) by leaving behind my career to pursue a different path. You always make sure I have at least 4 drinking vessels with caffeine before I leave the house, and your care, humor, and understanding have meant the world to me.Finally, my parents, Karen and Ray, and my sister, Shannon, have always cheered me on from afar, even when I take my own path. I have not followed the conventional routes, which is (I'm sure) frightening at times for loved ones to witness, but they have loved, accepted, and supported me even during the unknowns and risks. Thank you for caring about my dreams and being a part of my journey towards becoming a licensed psychologist. v TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT .

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“…Third, this study attempted to analyze the relationship between the PBMAs' value and the constraint negotiation theory by adding vegetarians and non-vegetarians as moderating variables. Various studies on vegetarians have been conducted [61][62][63], but few studies have analyzed the differences by using vegetarians as a moderating variable. The proportion of vegetarians as a consumer group is gradually increasing in modern society.…”

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Application of the Constraint Negotiation Theory to the Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Food Service Business: An Exploration of Perceived Value and Negotiation–Constraint–Visit Intention Relationships

Jang

Cho

2022

Sustainability

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Plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) are attracting attention worldwide for positive reasons, such as animal welfare, environmental protection, and health promotion. Despite this trend and the importance of PBMAs, few quantitative studies have analyzed them from a consumer behavior perspective, which is necessary to understand the factors that influence the consumption of PBMAs. Therefore, this study focused on the value of PBMAs for consumers. Data from the final sample of 315 Korean consumers aged 18 years or older were analyzed using structural equation model analysis and multigroup analysis on the AMOS program. We applied the constraint reduction model, derived from the constraint negotiation theory, and identified the causal relationship between the value of PBMAs, constraint factors (intrapersonal and structural), negotiation factors (time, information, and cost), and restaurant visit intention. As speculated, all the hypotheses were supported. The value of PBMAs had a positive effect on visit intention and negotiation. Negotiations had a positive effect on visit intention and lowered constraints. However, constraints negatively affected visit intention. Additionally, a multigroup analysis between vegetarians and non-vegetarians was performed. Moderating effects were confirmed in the relationship between the value of PBMAs and negotiations, and between negotiations and constraints. This study thus contributes to the scant quantitative research in the field of consumer behavior toward PBMAs and is the first to apply the constraint negotiation theory to PBMA consumption research in the field of food service and hospitality industries.

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44 Years of Research on Vegetarianism and Veganism (VEG): A Systematic and Comprehensive Literature Review of Quantitative Studies

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Psychological differences and similarities between vegans, prospective vegans, and vegetarians. Motivation, knowledge, vegan literacy – and cheese

Psychological differences and similarities between vegans, prospective vegans, and vegetarians. Motivation, knowledge, vegan literacy – and cheese

Establishing the reliability and validity of the Diet Culture Beliefs Scale

Application of the Constraint Negotiation Theory to the Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Food Service Business: An Exploration of Perceived Value and Negotiation–Constraint–Visit Intention Relationships

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