Sustainable food consumption: Exploring the consumer attitude-behavior gap

This study explores the gap between consumers' attitudes and behaviors regarding sustainable food choices, known as the "attitude-behavior gap." Through empirical analysis, the authors identify key factors influencing consumer choices and propose strategies to encourage more sustainable consumption patterns. The paper highlights the need for improved consumer education and policy support to bridge this gap.

Context and quantification

About the policy

Area

Consumer Awareness

Instrument

Market interventions, advertising

Intervention

Public awareness campaigns

Cost

None

Funding

None

Institutional arrangement

None

Impacts

Stakeholders involved

Consumers, policymakers

Stakeholders impacted

Retailers, consumers

Wellbeing

Community

Justice consideration

Procedural

Metadata

Lead author nameIris Vermeir
Lead author genderFemale
Lead author institutionGhent University
Lead author institution locationGhent, Belgium
Peer reviewed?true
Grey literature?false
Type of paperResearch article
Volume19
Publication year2006
URL / DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10806-005-5485-3
Sufficiency mentioned?false