The psychosocial antecedents of the adherence to the Mediterranean diet

Carfora, Valentina; Morandi, Maria; Jelić, Anđela; Catellani, Patrizia

doi:10.1017/s1368980022000878

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“…Future studies will therefore have to take all these aspects into account and consider whether the framing effect has a different effect based on the specific type of recommendation. In the case of eating behaviors, recent studies have indicated that the effectiveness of the framing effect depends on the recommended food choice (e.g., reducing red meat consumption vs. increasing vegetable consumption; Carfora et al, 2022a ; b ). Similarly, in the case of sustainable behaviors, the framing effect appeared to vary according to the recommendation of reducing gas emissions or increasing renewable energy ( Bertolotti and Catellani, 2014 ).…”

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Affective components in promoting physical activity: A randomized controlled trial of message framing

2022

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Although the study of the affective components involved in predicting physical activity is spreading faster and faster, there is a lack of studies testing their role when promoting physical activity through message interventions. In the present study, we considered these components by focusing on how anticipated affective reactions and emotional processing of the messages influence receivers’ affective attitude toward physical activity, concurrent behavior, and future intention. A sample of 250 participants was involved in an intervention relying on prefactual (i.e., “If … then…”) messages promoting physical activity. All messages were sent through a research app and were focused on the expected consequences of exercising (or not exercising). Four experimental conditions involving messages differing as to their outcome sensitivity framing (i.e., gain, non-loss, non-gain, and loss) were compared to a control condition. Results showed that reading gain and non-gain messages enhanced the positive affective attitude toward physical activity, compared to control. Enhanced affective attitude after the intervention increased, in turn, self-reported physical activity and future intention. Interestingly, gain messages were even more persuasive for people with a low level of positive anticipated affective reactions. Furthermore, their effectiveness was especially attributable to the elicitation of hope in receivers. Discussion focuses on the advantages of considering affective components and their implications when promoting physical activity.

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Affective components in promoting physical activity: A randomized controlled trial of message framing

2022

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“…However, changes in local food purchasing during the COVID-19 period might also modulate the impact of psychosocial antecedents on future intention to purchase local food. Indeed, a large number of studies have already shown how past behavior and the actual stage of change moderate the effect of multiple predictors of food choices on future intention (35)(36)(37). To date, no study has conducted a similar investigation regarding the purchase of local food.…”

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Psychosocial drivers influencing local food purchasing: beyond availability, the importance of trust in farmers

Carfora,

Catellani

2023

Front. Nutr.

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IntroductionAlthough consumers bought more local food during the changing context of pandemic COVID -19, this positive modification may not become a stable habit afterward.MethodsTo understand this change in drivers of consumers' intention to buy local food, we investigated the role of perceptions of various intrinsic and extrinsic attributes of local food, its perceived quality, price and availability, and consumers' trust in local food producers. We also investigated the role of sociodemographic variables as well as the moderating role of consumers' stage of change (i.e., absence, reduction, maintenance, and increase) in the purchase of local food.ResultsStructural equation modeling results on a representative sample of Italian consumers (N = 511) showed that local food availability is the main driver of purchase intention (β = 0.20; p = 0.001), especially among consumers who have changed their habits toward buying local food (reduction stage = β = 0.24; increase stage = 0.30; p = 0.001). In addition, trust in local food producers was found to be a key antecedent to consumers' perceptions of local food as environmentally friendly (β = 0.57; p = 0.001), healthy (β = 0.55; p = 0.001), authentic (β = 0.58; p = 0.001), tasty (β = 0.52; p = 0.001), socially sustainable (β = 0.59; p = 0.001), and as a product with a good appearance (β = 0.55; p = 0.001).DiscussionOverall, these results improve our understanding of which food attributes should be emphasized in communication to promote the purchase of local food.

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“…At this juncture, the younger generation holds the potential to shape a healthier future, with changes in their dietary preferences being 2 key to enhancing societal well-being and addressing health challenges [5]. While studies are exploring the motivations behind specific food choices [4,6], a research gap exists in exploring the holistic drivers influencing these decisions. Furthermore, several scholarly investigations grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) have examined making healthy food choices [7], research examining the interaction of value-based consumer decision factors is limited [6,8].…”

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“…While studies are exploring the motivations behind specific food choices [4,6], a research gap exists in exploring the holistic drivers influencing these decisions. Furthermore, several scholarly investigations grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) have examined making healthy food choices [7], research examining the interaction of value-based consumer decision factors is limited [6,8]. Within this framework, the complexity of food choices is undeniable.…”

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Towards a Holistic Understanding: Health Consciousness and Perceived Benefit in Consumer Choices of Hydroponic Products

Fahlevi,

Dandi,

Matroji

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Hydroponic products have emerged as a popular choice, particularly among urban populations opting for healthy food alternatives. This study aims to investigate the impact of health consciousness and perceived benefits on the purchase intention of hydroponic products. Additionally, it explores the mediating role of perceived benefits, concerning the Value-Based Consumer Decision Model. The study encompasses responses from 208 participants residing in Indonesia, obtained through snowball sampling techniques. The study utilizes structural equation modelling (SEM) methodology using SmartPLS 4 software. The findings elucidate the significant roles that health consciousness β 0.294 and perceived benefits β 0.393 play in shaping the purchase intention toward hydroponic products. Health consciousness as a crucial factor for perceived benefit β 0.483. This research delves deeper by developing a model to fill existing research gaps. It explores the mediating role of perceived benefit in influencing the relationship between health consciousness on purchase intention β 0.190, the model reveals that perceived benefit successfully mediates the influence of health consciousness on purchase intention. This research is novel in its application of the value-based consumer decision model to the consumer behavior associated with hydroponic products. It offers important implications for business practitioners in the hydroponic product sector, providing invaluable insights into the shifting market dynamics driven by an increasingly health-conscious and benefit-oriented consumer base.

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The psychosocial antecedents of the adherence to the Mediterranean diet

Cited by 13 publications

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Affective components in promoting physical activity: A randomized controlled trial of message framing

Affective components in promoting physical activity: A randomized controlled trial of message framing

Psychosocial drivers influencing local food purchasing: beyond availability, the importance of trust in farmers

Towards a Holistic Understanding: Health Consciousness and Perceived Benefit in Consumer Choices of Hydroponic Products

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