Examining the role of regional culture and geographical distances on the representation of unfamiliar foods in a continental-size country

Bisconsin-Junior, Antonio; Rodrigues, Heber; Behrens, Jorge Herman; Lima, Verena Silva; Silva, Maria Aparecida Azevedo P. da; Oliveira, Mari Silvia Rodrigues de; Januário, Lorena A.; Deliza, Rosires; Netto, Flávia Maria; Mariutti, Lilian Regina Barros

doi:10.1016/j.foodqual.2019.103779

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“…The study was carried out in the Littoral zone of Argentina, the sample was composed of 249 participants, and three groups were identified. Therefore, future studies could explore the representations of traditional Argentinean gastronomy in other regions of the country, as these may be influenced by geographical distances and cultural context [45,46]. It would be worthwhile for other works to incorporate the free listing method for the study of cultural domains related to gastronomy in different regions of the country, with different sociodemographic characteristics and more representative sample sizes, using the two indexes employed in this study to have a comprehensive representation of traditional gastronomy.…”

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Using the free listing technique to study consumers’ representations of traditional gastronomy in Argentina

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The aims of this research were (i) to study with a sample of Argentine consumers the representations of traditional gastronomy through the free listing method; (ii) to identify consumers’ typologies according to their representation of traditional gastronomy; and (iii) to establish some methodological implications using the free listing in the study of the gastronomic field. A survey was conducted in which 249 Argentines from the Littoral area were recruited. Through a free listing task, participants were asked to mention the main foods or dishes of Argentina’s gastronomy. Twenty-eight foods, dishes or food categories were obtained that are part of the representations of Argentina’s gastronomy. The results showed a strong connection between gastronomy and the representations of the consumers with the “Asado” (CSI = 0.289, Smith = 0.613), the traditional and characteristic food of Argentine gastronomy. Three groups of consumers were identified, presenting differences in the representation of traditional gastronomy (p < 0.05). This work is pioneering for studying gastronomy representations from the consumers’ language through the free listing method using the case of traditional Argentine gastronomy. Future directions of free listing in the gastronomic field are identified and discussed.

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Using the free listing technique to study consumers’ representations of traditional gastronomy in Argentina

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“…Regional identity is thus defined by physical characteristics and culture (e.g., history, ethnicity, poetry, and song) differentiate it from other regions (Kotler & Gertner, 2001). Regional culture has an important effect on people's behaviour (Bisconsin-Júnior et al, 2020).…”

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How Refugees in South Africa Use Mobile Phones for Social Connectedness

Vuningoma

Lorini

Chigona

2021

C&T '21: Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Communities &Amp; Technologies - Wicked Problems in the Age Of

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Background: Refugees find it difficult to integrate and assimilate in their host country because of a myriad of challenges. Mobile phones have become one of the main tools for promoting their wellbeing and supporting the integration of refugee communities on the margins of society. Mobile phones can contribute towards reducing isolation and loneliness, and assist in improving interpersonal relations and fostering processes of assimilation. The purpose of the research:The main objective of this study was to examine how the use of mobile phones by refugees in South Africa contributes to their social connectedness. To this end, the study discusses the role of mobile phones in the process of acculturation, in creating a sense of belonging, and in maintaining relationships.Design/methodology/approach: This research employed a qualitative method and an interpretivist epistemological perspective. A conceptual framework was developed on the basis of a literature review. Data was collected from semi-structured interviews and WhatsApp group chats, and analysed using thematic analysis. The interviewees comprised 27 refugees living in South Africa, and the WhatsApp group had 15 members. Findings:The findings demonstrate that the refugees face a multitude of obstacles, including language and culture barriers, the challenge of obtaining legal status, physical separation from their friends and family, and feelings of being judged, insecure, and excluded. Mobile phone usage offers refugees several benefits, especially through their affordances that include accessing information, pursuing economic and institutional opportunities, enabling communication, and developing linguistic and cultural knowledge of the host country. At the same time, mobile phones enable refugees to maintain connection with their country of origin. Refugees nevertheless considered it difficult to develop a sense of belonging through their use of mobile phones. Research contribution:This study adds to perspectives on utilising mobile phones to achieve social connectedness for two categories of refugees: newcomers and old-timers. The study contributes to theory by proposing a framework for understanding and analysing the relationship between social connectedness and mobile phones. The study contributes to knowledge through the investigative approach of using WhatsApp group chat to collect data. The findings can contribute to enabling non-profit organisations and UNHCR to develop strategies and processes for providing interventions for refugees.

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“…Food consumption, including both food and beverages, may reflect CIs (e.g. Bisconsin-J unior et al, 2020;Smith and Mitry, 2007). Affective factors and consumer needs are related to sociocultural issues, which, in turn, may be influenced by a consumer's place of origin (Guerrero et al, 2009).…”

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“…Food consumption, including both food and beverages, may reflect CIs (e.g. Bisconsin-Júnior et al. , 2020; Smith and Mitry, 2007).…”

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The role of cultural identity in acceptance of wine innovations in wine regions

Lara

Borondo

Pascual

et al. 2022

BFJ

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PurposeWine culture is an increasingly important reality for the development of wine regions that can foster a sense of cultural identity (CI). With the aim of guiding marketing in the wine market and segmenting demand, this study aims to introduce the moderating role of wine-related cultural identity (WCI) in a Cognitive-Affective-Normative (CAN) model to explain purchase intention for innovations.Design/methodology/approachThis quantitative study was conducted in Spain, the country with the largest acreage of vineyards in the world. Specifically, a personal survey was applied to a sample of 1,126 potential buyers of a wine innovation in Rioja, the Spanish wine region with the longest tradition.Findings(1) WCI moderates acceptance of a wine innovation; (2) WCI levels generate new segments: Enoculturalists (44.67%), who have a strong WCI, Intermediate Enoculturalists (38.90%), with an intermediate WCI and Non-Enoculturalists (16.43%), who have no WCI; and (3) the CAN model strongly explains the behavior of Non-Enoculturalists (R2 = 0.81).Originality/valueThe originality of the research lies in the opportunity to test a technical innovation in wine production in a region characterized by a strong wine-growing tradition. Despite growing interest in local products, no study has yet examined the moderating role of CI in a new food acceptance model as proposed here. The findings have important theoretical and practical implications, as they identify new groups for targeting innovation-related actions and reactivating wine consumption in keeping with new consumer trends.

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Examining the role of regional culture and geographical distances on the representation of unfamiliar foods in a continental-size country

Cited by 34 publications

References 46 publications

Using the free listing technique to study consumers’ representations of traditional gastronomy in Argentina

Using the free listing technique to study consumers’ representations of traditional gastronomy in Argentina

How Refugees in South Africa Use Mobile Phones for Social Connectedness

The role of cultural identity in acceptance of wine innovations in wine regions

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