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Influences on meat avoidance among British students

M L Santos1, D A Booth

  • 1School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, U.K.

Appetite
|December 1, 1996
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Many college students avoid meat for diverse reasons, including ethics and health. Women are more likely than men to avoid meat, with poultry being the least avoided flesh food.

Area of Science:

  • Dietary Habits
  • Food Preferences
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Vegetarianism is increasing among young adults.
  • Understanding motivations for meat avoidance is crucial for public health and dietary interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the meat avoidance habits and motivations of undergraduate students.
  • To explore factors influencing vegetarian food choices.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 158 undergraduates on meat avoidance habits.
  • Open-ended interviews with 41 female students regarding their food choices and motivations.

Main Results:

  • Women reported higher meat avoidance than men, excluding fish.
  • Poultry was the least avoided flesh food.

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  • Primary motivations for meat avoidance included ethics, health, sensory factors, disgust, and social influence.
  • Specific vegetarian dish choices were mainly influenced by sensory and nutritional aspects.

    • Conclusions:

    • Student meat avoidance is multifaceted, influenced by ethical, health, and sensory factors.
    • Gender differences exist in meat avoidance patterns.
    • Food choices are driven by a combination of underlying values and immediate sensory/nutritional considerations.