ArticleBMC public health2025
Comparing diet-related attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of vegan and omnivorous adults: results from a cross-sectional survey study in Germany.
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backgroundAs a well-balanced vegan diet is associated with reduced diet-related health risks, it is in the interest of local authorities to develop appropriate public health interventions to promote such a diet. In order to do so, it is important to understand the psychological characteristics relating to a vegan diet, so that they can be taken into account in the development. This is why the present study explored the diet-related attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of German people who follow a vegan diet and how they differ from those of people who follow an omnivorous diet.
methodsThe data were collected via online questionnaire, using an internet panel. Without being representative of the population, age and gender of the vegan (n = 738) and omnivorous (n = 824) groups were balanced to ensure comparability in this regard. Statistical tests comprised univariate and multivariate analyses of variance, as well as t-tests and a Mann-Whitney-U-Test.
resultsThe main motivations for following a vegan diet were ethical (47%), health (22%) and ecological reasons (14%). The most cited key experience that led to the decision to follow a vegan diet was watching documentaries (73%). 53% of respondents stated that other people had influenced their decision to adopt a vegan diet. Depending on the age of the children, up to 48% of the vegan group and up to 97% of the omnivorous group raise their children on their respective diet. The vegan group perceived significantly lower risks and greater benefits in their own diet (η
conclusionThe findings are consistent with and build on existing research on cognitive and behavioral patterns related to a vegan diet, while at the same time yielding some additional insights. In particular, the results on significant differences in the risk-benefit perception of a vegan diet, as well as on motivations and influences regarding the decision to follow a vegan diet provide an important basis for the development of public health interventions and a foundation for further studies in this field.
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