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Vegetarian Social, Psychological and Moral Development

 

Health, Ethics and Environment: A Qualitative Study of Vegetarian Motivations

Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 (Original item from 2007)
by University of Sheffield
This study of vegetarians' motivations through ethnographic research with participants via an international message board found that health and the ethical treatment of animals were the primary motivators for these participants choosing vegetarian diets.

Vegetarian Kids

Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 (Original item from 2009)
by Los Angeles Times
Vegetarianism seems to be growing within U.S. families, particularly as more research stresses the health benefits of plant-based diets. This article discusses the challenges that parents face in raising vegetarian children and provides some recent data on vegetarianism in the U.S.

Are we winning the war for animals?

Submitted by Che Green on Jul 27, 2009 | | | | | | | | |
HRC recently announced our latest collaborative research study designed to measure the progress of the U.S. animal advocacy movement. Supported by both organizational sponsors and contributions from individuals, the new study is a truly collaborative project designed to inexpensively gather reliable data. The new study will be on ongoing resource showing the status of animal protection in the U.S. according to a set of "key indicators." To learn more, please read our email to HRC's supporters...

Adolescent & Young Adult Vegetarianism: Better Dietary Intake & Weight Outcomes but Increased Risk of Disordered Eating Behavior

Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 (Original item from 2004)
by College of St. Benedict; St. John's University
Adolescent and young adult vegetarians may experience the health benefits associated with increased fruit and vegetable intake and young adults may experience the added benefit of decreased risk for overweight and obesity. However, current vegetarians may be at increased risk for binge eating with loss of control, while former vegetarians may be at increased risk for extreme unhealthful weight-control behaviors. (Excerpted from report abstract)

First U.S. Count Finds 1 in 200 Kids are Vegetarian

Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 (Original item from 2007)
by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
According to a study conducted in 2007 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on "complementary and alternative medicine," 1 in 200 children had eaten a vegetarian diet in the past year for "therapy" (i.e., health) reasons. This result has been misinterpreted by news agencies stating that 1 in 200 children are vegetarian, but vegetarian advocates say this number is too low.

Understanding Vegetarianism: A Sociological Perspective on the Abstension from Meat in the Contemporary West

Submitted on Dec 14, 2008 (Original item from 2004)
by University of Loughborough
This paper discusses the historical perspective and the contemporary manifestations of vegetarianism among European populations, including the conversion process from consuming meat to becoming vegetarian.

Comparison of Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians on Pet Attitude and Empathy

Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 (Original item from 2008) |
by Anthrozoos
This research found little correlation between vegetarianism and one's attitude toward companion animals, although the finding differ by gender. The researchers also identified a positive correlation between empathy for humans and attitudes toward companion animals.

Attitudes and Health Behaviours of Young Adolescent Omnivores and Vegetarians: A School Based Study

Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 (Original item from 2007) |
by Various Canadian public health agencies and universities
This Canadian study sought to identify the attitudes, health-related behavior, "social adjustment," and perceptions of personal health among both vegetarian and omnivorous teenagers, with the goal of determining specific characteristics related to vegetarianism.

IQ in Childhood and Vegetarianism in Adulthood: 1970 British Cohort Study

Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 (Original item from 1970)
by University of Southampton, University of Edinburgh, City University, University of Glasgow
This research found that children with higher intelligence, as measured through intelligence quotient (IQ) tests, are more likely to report being vegetarian as adults. Evidence of the potential benefits of a vegetarian diet to the heart may also explain why higher IQ children or adolescents have a reduced risk of coronary disease in adult life.

The Interactive Effect of Cultural Symbols and Human Values on Taste Evaluation

Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 (Original item from 2008) |
by University of Sydney, University of Nashville, National Engineer School for Food Industries and Management

A research study examining the symbolic meaning of foods and beverages found that when participants tasted meat, they were more what influenced by what they thought they had eaten than what they had actually eaten. The study's authors conclude that "Participants who ate the vegetarian alternative did not rate the taste and aroma less favorably than those who ate the beef product. Instead, what influenced taste evaluation was what they thought they had eaten and whether that food symbolized values that they personally supported."

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