Lifestyle as determinant of edible insect food consumption among selected members of Generation Z

• Autorzy: Platta Anna , Mikulec Anna , Radzymińska Monika

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2024.198.22

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: This study aimed to determine whether the lifestyles of young consumers (students) in Poland can influence their attitudes towards foods containing edible insects. Design/methodology/approach: The empirical survey was conducted via an online platform (CAWI) among 749 students in Poland in 2023. Findings: The younger consumers, namely students, were characterised by positive attitudes towards food with edible insects. These consumers demonstrated an attentiveness to the consumption of foods with high nutritional value, a tendency towards physical activity, and a lack of attachment to the culinary traditions of their region of origin. Research limitations/implications: The research has certain limitations. Despite the large size of the study group, the results obtained are not representative and cannot be generalised to the population of students in Poland. Practical implications: The results of this study may be of use in the development of new edible insect-based food products. Social implications: The research adds to the knowledge of the dietary behaviour of young adults (Generation Z) by taking into account lifestyle variables. Originality/value: The study of young consumers' preferences, acceptance, and willingness to try, eat and/or buy insect-based foods plays a key role in the prospects of entomophagy in Poland.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

insect-based food; edible insects; food sustainability; acceptance of novel foods; young consumers

PL

żywność na bazie owadów; owady jadalne; zrównoważona produkcja żywności; akceptacja nowej żywności; młodzi konsumenci

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: z. 198
• Strony: 409--425
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 32 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Platta Anna

• Faculty of Management and Quality Science, Gdynia Maritime University

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7963-1889

autor

Mikulec Anna

• Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University of Applied Science in Nowy Sącz

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2737-5967

autor

Radzymińska Monika

• Faculty of Economic Sciences, Institute of Management Science and Quality, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0531-268X

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).