Social network research and meat reduction – An overview of research directions and results from a study in Denmark
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22355754 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thomas Bøker Lund (0000-0001-5282-1562, University of Copenhagen, corresponding author), Bente Halkier (0000-0001-7010-7012, University of Copenhagen) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Pages | 100203 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cleaner and Responsible Consumption (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2666-7843 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.clrc.2024.100203 |
| OpenAlex | W4400000000 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 76 |
Reducing the current level of meat consumption would reap significant environmental benefits. However, a consumer transition towards more plant-rich eating is lagging, and the social sciences have had limited success in understanding behavioural change in this area. Here, we advocate a research agenda focussing on the role social networks could play in encouraging consumers to eat less meat. We present main research directions in social network theory and highlight the distinction between simple and complex behavioural domains of which food and eating practices are an example of the latter. To illustrate one way in which social network insights can contribute to meat reduction research, we then present results from a questionnaire-based study of Danish consumers. We examine the association between an individual's personal network and reduced meat consumption. In line with assumptions, we show that, for a complex domain such as food and eating practices, exposure from multiple network sources is central to behavioural adoption. However, multiple network exposure is predominantly important for the initial decision to eat less meat. A narrower network of personal contacts become more central during the implementation stage. We end by outlining future research directions for social network research regarding meat reduction
Business · Consumer research · Danish · Lagging · Personal network · Social media · Social science · Sociology · Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact · Computer Science · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Medicine · Organic Food and Agriculture · Psychology · Marketing
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Social Network Concordance in Food Choice Among Spouses, Friends, and Siblings
Effects of a Social-Network Method for Group Assignment Strategies on Peer-Led Tobacco Prevention Programs in Schools
Social Network Analysis for Ego-Nets
The Two-Step Flow of Communication
Time, Consumption and the Coordination of Everyday Life
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Talking Ties
What is Social Network Analysis
Analyzing Meaning-Making in Network Ties-A Qualitative Approach
Visual Network Analysis
Utilising social network research in the qualitative exploration of gamblers' social relationships
Chasing shadows
Conversational Exchange Analysis
Complex Contagions and the Weakness of Long Ties
The Strength of Weak Ties
| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 2,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |