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Area of Science:

  • Multidisciplinary research field
  • Social sciences
  • Health sciences

Background:

  • Commensality, the social aspect of eating, is increasingly recognized for its impact on health and well-being.
  • Existing research employs varied methodologies to assess commensality.
  • A multidisciplinary approach is evident, spanning cultural, historical, ethnographic, anthropological, and dietary assessment domains.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review of research methods used to assess commensality.
  • To identify and analyze the diverse approaches employed in commensality research.
  • To highlight the need for integrated research methods to better understand commensality's role.

Main Methods:

  • Scoping review of studies from the Web of Science Core Collection up to April 2019.
  • Analysis of 61 empirical studies, categorizing them by research approach (qualitative vs. quantitative).
  • Identification of various methods used to understand and assess commensality.

Main Results:

  • The review identified 61 studies, with a predominance of qualitative (52) over quantitative (9) approaches.
  • A wide array of methods are used to study and understand commensality.
  • Findings suggest a conceptual evolution and variations in the understanding of commensality.
  • Research spans diverse fields, from cultural studies to dietary assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Further investigation into commensality's importance for health and well-being is crucial.
  • Parallel data collection on health behaviors, living conditions, and sociodemographics alongside commensality research is recommended.
  • Integrating methods like assessing social dining contexts and 24-hour dietary recalls, potentially using mixed methods research, can significantly advance knowledge on meal intake and dietary quality.