Dynamic conceptual framework to investigate adoption of healthy diet through agent-based modelling

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ID21295793
AuthorsJamal Rahmani (0000-0001-6322-4050, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute), Jalaledin Mirzay Razaz (National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute), Naser Kalantari (0000-0002-8919-4803, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute), Leandro Martin Totaro Garcia (0000-0001-5947-2617, Queen's University Belfast), Seyed Peyman Shariatpanahi (0000-0002-7545-554X, University of Tehran), Hiba Bawadi (0000-0003-1499-5646, Qatar University), Jacqueline Y Thompson (0000-0002-9775-361X, University of Birmingham), Paul M Ryan (0000-0001-7251-6725, University College Cork), Heitor O Santos (0000-0003-4317-9365, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia), Arezoo Haghighian Roudsari (0000-0001-7908-6991, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute)
Year2021
Volume123
Issue8
Pages2743-2755
Publication date2021-07-13
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBritish Food Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108
PublisherEmerald (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1108/bfj-09-2020-0828
OpenAlexW3129759971
LanguageEN
References cited42

Purpose The purpose of this research is to develop a dynamic conceptual framework depicting factors related to the adoption of a healthy diet, which will underpin the development of an agent-based model (ABM) to uncover the dynamic interplay between these factors. Design/methodology/approach The conceptual framework was developed in three steps using available empirical data from a semi-structured in-depth interview qualitative study, comprehensive systematic literature searches, existing theories and models and expert opinions from across the world. Findings The conceptual framework explicitly presents intention as the key determinant of the tendency to adopt a healthy diet. Intention is determined by demographic, psychological and behavioural factors and individual dietary mindset factors and dynamically affected by social environment and the person's past behaviour. The relationship between intention and behaviour is dynamically moderated by perceived control factors (price and accessibility of healthy food and time). Originality/value The conceptual framework developed in this study is well supported by evidence and experts' opinions. This conceptual framework will be used to design the ABM of this study, and it can be used in future investigations on the tendency to adopt healthy diet and food choices

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