Meat Consumption and sustainability: Attitudes in Spanish younger generations

Authors

  • Belén Rodríguez Cánovas Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  • Alfredo Guzmán Rincón Corporación Universitaria Asturias

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37467/revhuman.v19.4924

Keywords:

Climate change, Responsible Consumption, Responsible Marketing, Environment, Meat Substitutes

Abstract

Spain is the first European country in meat consumption. Meat consumption and it effects are frequently discussed in different areas due to the negative impact on environment and human health. Therefore, society needs to increase the awareness to reconsider meat consumption. This study explores Spanish younger generation attitudes towards meat consumption. Results evidence that they are worried about the negative effects of meat consumption but some barriers are highlighted. For example, the lack of information prevents them from modifying their meat consumption habits.

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2023-03-08

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Rodríguez Cánovas, B., & Guzmán Rincón, A. (2023). Meat Consumption and sustainability: Attitudes in Spanish younger generations. HUMAN REVIEW. International Humanities Review / Revista Internacional De Humanidades, 19(3), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.37467/revhuman.v19.4924

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Vol. 19 No. 3 (2023): Monograph: "Studies on environmental and sustainability impacts"

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