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Eating out in four Nordic countries: National patterns and social stratification
T B Lund1, U Kjærnes2, L Holm1
1Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
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|June 22, 2017
Summary
Eating out in Nordic countries is mainly a leisure activity, though more common during workdays in Finland and Sweden. Frequent dining out is linked to younger age, urban living, and higher income.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Eating out patterns vary across Nordic countries, influenced by cultural and policy differences.
- Understanding the drivers of eating out is crucial for analyzing modern lifestyle and consumption habits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if eating out in Nordic countries is primarily a workday or leisure activity.
- To investigate the relationship between frequent dining out and socio-demographic factors, and daily life organization.
Main Methods:
- Survey data from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden in 2012.
- Multivariate analysis to assess socio-demographic and lifestyle influences on eating out frequency.
Main Results:
- Eating out is occasional, primarily a leisure activity in Denmark and Norway.
- In Finland and Sweden, eating out is more frequent and linked to work-life, potentially due to food culture and public policies.
- Dining out decreases with age, increases in capital cities, and is positively associated with income.
- Education and status showed varied significance, with status negatively associated with eating out in Sweden.
Conclusions:
- Eating out habits in Nordic countries are diverse, reflecting a mix of leisure and work-related activities.
- Socio-demographic factors like age, urbanization, and income significantly influence dining out frequency.
- Historical-institutional factors and food culture play a role in country-specific variations in eating out patterns.
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