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The influence of perceived body image, vanity and personal values on food consumption and related behaviour

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posted on 2007-04-01, 00:00 authored by B O`Mahony, J Hall
Although food is a vital part of the chemical process of life, the manner in which people choose the foods that they eat is subject to a wide variety of external and internal influences. This study employed a sequential mixed method research design to investigate the influence of perceived body image, vanity and personal values on food purchasing behaviour among 18- to 30-year-old females. It was found that although personal values and orientation have a major influence on the food purchasing and consumption process, vanity, physical health and perceived body image were major factors of influence in the purchasing and consumption decision.

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Journal

Journal of hospitality and tourism management

Volume

14

Issue

1

Pagination

57 - 69

Publisher

Australian Academic Press

Location

Bowen Hills, Qld.

ISSN

1447-6770

Language

eng

Publication classification

C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

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