Establishment and implementation of behavioral observation scale for avoiding food waste for hospitality students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21721091 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wen-Hwa Ko (0000-0002-7907-2685, Fu Jen Catholic University), Yi-Ling Hong, Yiling Hong (0000-0003-4491-0762, Fu Jen Catholic University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 1704-1725 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-27 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1467-6370 • E-ISSN: 1758-6739 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/ijshe-08-2022-0284 |
| OpenAlex | W4376273005 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 52 |
Purpose The purpose of this study was constructed a behavioral observation scale for avoiding food waste from the point of view of Chinese cuisine, used as an evaluation tool to examine food waste in the process of food preparation for hospitality students in Taiwan. Design/methodology/approach The status of food handling in the preparation process was understood through a literature review and interviews. In addition, the indicators that may cause food waste behaviors were established, and the observation and self-evaluation scales of food waste behaviors in the preparation process were developed. Findings Avoiding water waste, removing excessive edible parts, avoiding waste on seasonings, avoiding cooking for too long and avoiding water stains in the cleaning process were considered by both the observers and the students as items for improvement in the cooking process. The results of this study will help in understanding the intervention in the teaching practice of avoiding students’ food waste behaviors. Research limitations/implications This study can only be based on the test results of the current observation behaviors. Meanwhile, many factors need to be taken into consideration, such as the differences in the amount of knowledge students have about food waste, the differences in preparation techniques, and other different factors, which may lead to differences in the research results. Originality/value The behavioral observation and self-evaluation behavior scales of “exploring food waste behaviors in the preparation process” were developed and implemented for the current status. The differences between the results of the observation scale and the self-evaluation scale were compared. In addition, the behaviors that may cause students’ food waste were pointed out. Then, the direction of the teaching content was formulated, and the curriculum plan integrating the content of avoiding food waste into teaching was evaluated. Furthermore, the scales can be applied to kitchen staff handling food materials to understand the current situation of their food handling, which can be used as a driving tool for restaurants to reduce food waste
Business · Food preparation · Food processing · Food waste · Geography · Hospitality · Originality · Sustainability · Tourism · Waste management · Computer Science · Engineering · Environmental Sustainability in Business · Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability · Municipal Solid Waste Management · Psychology · Social Psychology · Food Science
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |