other·nutrition, dietetics, public health, pediatrics·PMC10506079
A qualitative study of young peoples’ thoughts and attitudes to follow a more plant-based diet
Frontiers in Psychology · 3 authors, 2 centres
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It found that while attitudes were generally positive, intentions were influenced by various psychosocial factors including awareness of health benefits, environmental concerns, social norms, and barriers like lack of knowledge and accessibility.
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The study identified key themes across attitudes (e.g., health and environmental awareness, distrust, stereotypes), subjective norms (e.g., cultural/familial norms, peer influence), and perceived behavioral control (e.g., lack of independence, knowledge, accessibility). The findings indicate young people hold positive views but face multiple barriers to adoption, including confusion with veganism, perceived restriction, inconvenience, and a lack of inclusive food options. The study's limitations include a predominantly female and higher-education student sample, which may limit generalizability.
