Publication
Title
"Everywhere you look, you'll find food": emerging adult perspectives toward the food media landscape
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Abstract
This study explores what emerging adults value in food media, i.e. food-focused content and personae in media. Emerging adults (18-25) are an important target group for food media as they transition toward nutritional independence and consume media substantially. Seven semi-structured focus groups were conducted with thirty-seven Belgian participants. Thematic analysis revealed three themes (hedonism, ability, information) grouping nine subthemes (entertainment, sensory appeal, convenience, familiarity, cost, autonomy, education, health and fitness, and innovation) characterizing emerging adults' food media experiences. Incidental exposure and interpersonal influences also mark their food media consumption. This demonstrates food media's interwovenness in emerging adults' media habits. Further research should consider these themes and complexities, including their potential impact toward food-related habits and media use.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Ecology of food and nutrition. - New York,N.Y.
Publication
Philadelphia : Taylor & francis inc , 2022
ISSN
0367-0244
DOI
10.1080/03670244.2021.1982711
Volume/pages
61 :3 (202) , p. 273-303
ISI
000706300400001
Pubmed ID
34632906
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
inFLOOD: A study about the influence of food media on food consumption patterns in Flanders.
From Food Media to Food Literacy: Investigating the potential of using food media to increase food literacy among young adults (18-25).
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Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Creation 08.11.2021
Last edited 02.10.2024
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