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  • Trauma Studies
  • Dietary Behavior Research

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  • Growing interest in plant-based diets (vegetarian, vegan) and their links to physical and mental health.
  • Limited research exists on the predictors and motivations behind choosing plant-based diets.
  • Hypotheses suggest a potential link between trauma, mental illness, and plant-based eating for self-medication or recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between lifetime trauma exposure and intimate partner violence (IPV) experiences with plant-based diet adherence.
  • To identify potential psychological drivers for adopting plant-based dietary patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a nationally representative sample of 1665 individuals from the United States.
  • Employed self-report questionnaires to collect data on trauma history, IPV, and dietary habits.
  • Conducted bivariate correlation and logistic regression analyses to examine relationships.

Main Results:

  • All trauma measures were significantly associated with a higher likelihood of adhering to a plant-based diet.
  • Individuals with a history of IPV were 2.31 times more likely to follow a plant-based diet.
  • Any experience of broader trauma increased the likelihood of being plant-based by 1.09 times.

Conclusions:

  • Trauma and victimization experiences are significant predictors of plant-based diet adoption.
  • Findings highlight the need to consider trauma history when studying plant-based diets and associated health outcomes.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the complex interplay between trauma, mental health, and dietary choices.