Korean vegetarian values
Ethics, sustainability and quality of life
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21296472 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gahyun Kim (0000-0001-5987-3090, Ewha Womans University), Jieun Oh (0000-0002-3934-5829, Ewha Womans University), Mi Sook Cho (0000-0002-5358-9424, Ewha Womans University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 125 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 2294-2314 |
| Publication date | 2023-05-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Food Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/bfj-07-2021-0750 |
| OpenAlex | W4310184887 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 75 |
Purpose Vegetarian diets are increasingly common worldwide. Vegetarianism is no longer just related to food, but rather it evokes a deeper meaning, such as environmental sustainability and animal welfare. In Western cultures, many studies have examined how vegetarians' motivations relate to animal welfare, health and environmentalism. However, there is little research in this area in Asia, especially in South Korea, despite a growing number of vegetarians. This study identifies the hierarchical value maps (HVMs) of vegetarians to clarify why people choose to become vegetarians and investigates the negative aspects of these dietary types. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted in-depth, one-to-one laddering interviews with 33 vegetarians in South Korea based on the means-end chain theory. The laddering technique is a qualitative approach to determining connections between attributes, consequences and values. Findings Vegetarians tend to value an ethical lifestyle, sustainable future, ecological circulation, responsibility for nature, respect for life, respect for the weak and quality of life. HVM differs slightly among groups by the type of vegetarianism (vegan vs non-vegan vegetarians) and sex (females vs males). The most dominant cognitive structures toward vegetarian diets were “meat-free,” “no factory farming,” and “plant-based” (attributes); “health,” “environment-friendly” and “animal-friendly” (consequences); and “quality of life,” “ethical life,” and “sustainable future” (values). Originality/value This study offers insights into the motivations of Korean vegetarians, and they are not culturally different from those of Westerners as they relate to animals, the environment and health
Animal welfare · Biology · Business · Environmental ethics · Laddering · Originality · Qualitative research · Quality of life (healthcare) · Social science · Sociology · Sustainability · Value (mathematics) · Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact · Cognitive and psychological constructs research · Ecology · Marketing · Organic Food and Agriculture · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |