Normalizing ideological food choice and eating practices. Identity work in online discussions on veganism

Sneijder, Petra; Mölder, Holger

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2009.02.012

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“…Studies have included for example: living with irritable bowel syndrome [8]; HIV/AIDS support groups [10]; veganism [11,12] and the Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine [13]. To our knowledge, however, no other study has looked at formal or informal weight management advice or discussions on parenting forums in the UK.…”

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Responses to gestational weight management guidance: a thematic analysis of comments made by women in online parenting forums

Arden

Duxbury

Soltani

2014

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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BackgroundThe National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) published guidance on weight management in pregnancy in July 2010 (NICE public health guidance 27: 2010), and this received considerable press coverage across a range of media. This offered an opportunity to examine how gestational weight management guidance was received by UK women.MethodsA thematic analysis was conducted of 400 posts made in UK-based parenting internet forums in the week following the publication of the NICE guidance. This allowed us to examine the naturally occurring comments from 202 women who posted about the guidance on public forums.ResultsThree main themes were identified and explored: i) Perceived control/responsibility ii) Risk perception iii) Confused messages.ConclusionsWomen differed in their perceptions of the level of control that they had over being overweight with some feeling responsible and motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Others felt there were multiple factors influencing their weight issues beyond their control. There were reports of feeling guilty about the impact of weight on the growing baby and experiencing significant obesity stigma from the public and health professionals. Information about the risks of overweight and obesity in pregnancy were difficult messages for women to hear, and for health professionals to deliver. Women reported being confused by the messages that they received. Health messages need to be delivered sensitively to women, and health professionals need support and training to do this. Risk information should always be accompanied with clear advice and support to help women to manage their weight in pregnancy.

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Responses to gestational weight management guidance: a thematic analysis of comments made by women in online parenting forums

Arden

Duxbury

Soltani

2014

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…Having a self-described healthy eating identity has been shown to be positively associated with healthy dietary behaviors, attitudes, and intentions (Blake, Smith, Harmon, & Beets, 2012; Blake et al, 2011). Among those who identify themselves as vegetarians and vegans, intersections between their relationships with animals and the environment as well as intersections with identities related to being ordinary and not being a “health freak” have been seen (Fox & Ward, 2008; Sneijder & te Molder, 2009). Intersections with other identities such as masculine identity and living alone have been examined in relation to eating identity, in particular meat eating, and food choice (Newcombe, McCarthy, Cronin, & McCarthy, 2012; Sellaeg & Chapman, 2008; Sobal, 2005).…”

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Intersection of identities. Food, role, and the African–American pastor

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African–American pastors can foster health-related innovations as gatekeepers and advocates within their churches. Personal experiences with food and health likely influence their support of such programs. Identities or meanings attached to societal roles have been shown to motivate individuals’ attitudes and behaviors. Understanding role and eating identities of African–American pastors may have important implications for participation in faith-based health promotion programs. This study aimed to describe the eating and pastoral identities of African–American pastors, explore intersections between these identities, and highlight implications for nutrition programs. In-depth interviews with 30 African–American pastors were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using theory-guided and grounded-theory approaches. Pastors described affinity across one or more dimensions including healthy, picky, meat, and over-eater identities. In describing themselves as pastors, the dimensions pastor’s heart, teacher, motivator, and role model emerged. Pastors who described themselves as healthy eaters were more likely to see themselves as role models. Pastors with healthier eating identities and more complex pastoral identities described greater support for health programming while unhealthy, picky, and over-eaters did not. These findings provide guidance for understanding eating and role identities among pastors and should be considered when designing and implementing faith-based programs.

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“…Food consumption is viewed as a social marker to construct social identities and lifestyles (Sneijder and te Molder 2009;Shepherd 2001). Identity is determined primarily by lifestyle or people's actual practices, although consumers' sociodemographic characteristics may still play a role.…”

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confidence: 99%

Reducing meat consumption in developed and transition countries to counter climate change and biodiversity loss: a review of influence factors

2016

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A dietary shift towards reduced meat consumption is an efficient strategy for countering biodiversity loss and climate change in regions (developed and transition countries) where consumption is already at a very high level or is rapidly expanding (such as China). Biodiversity is being degraded and lost to a considerable extent, with 70 % of the world's deforestation a result of stripping in order to grow animal feed. Furthermore, about 14.5 % of the world's anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are calculated to be the result of (mainly industrial) livestock farming. The research reviewed here focuses on the feasibility of reducing meat consumption in developed and transition countries, as this would-among other positive effects-reduce the global loss of biodiversity, the need for unsustainable agricultural practices and GHG emissions. This article reviews the barriers, opportunities and steps that need to be taken in order to encourage the consumption of less meat, based on an interdisciplinary and multifactor approach. The evidence is gathered from a systematic metaanalysis of factors (including personal, sociocultural and external factors) that influence individual meat-eating behaviour. The most relevant factors that influence behaviour appear to be emotions and cognitive dissonance (between knowledge, conflicting values and actual behaviour) and sociocultural factors (e.g. social norms or social identity). For different factors and groups of people, different strategies are appropriate. For example, for men and older people deploying the health argument or arguing for flexitarianism (reduced meat consumption) may prove the most promising approaches, while providing emotional messages or promoting new social norms is recommended in order to address barriers such as cognitive dissonance.

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Normalizing ideological food choice and eating practices. Identity work in online discussions on veganism

Cited by 73 publications

References 48 publications

Responses to gestational weight management guidance: a thematic analysis of comments made by women in online parenting forums

Responses to gestational weight management guidance: a thematic analysis of comments made by women in online parenting forums

Intersection of identities. Food, role, and the African–American pastor

Reducing meat consumption in developed and transition countries to counter climate change and biodiversity loss: a review of influence factors

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