Most people are barely aware of the amount of food wasted in households, restaurants, and shops on a daily basis, and hardly think about why this is the case. Yet psychological research on this phenomenon reveals that the number of behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions related to food consumption and disposal affect people tendency to waste food. Understanding the psychological underpinnings of why individuals waste food is crucial in addressing this global issue.
Researchers delve into cognitive processes, emotional responses, and social influences that contribute to understanding food waste behaviors. For example, specific aspects such as attitudes towards sustainability, personal beliefs about food, and societal norms are important to unravelling the psychological complexities of food waste.
This research aims to:
• Illuminate psychological dimensions and explore interventions and behavioral change strategies to reduce food waste and promote sustainable consumption behaviors;
• Identify various factors contributing to food waste by utilizing recent advances in behavioral psychology. These factors include individual intentions and behaviors, societal norms, and systemic inefficiencies;
• Contribute not only to the theoretical understanding of food waste dynamics but also to the discovery of practical implementations and solutions for waste reduction;
• Inspire positive changes in consumer habits, industry practices, and policy frameworks and encourage a more responsible approach to food consumption and waste behaviors.
The scope of this call is an in-depth exploration of food waste with a specific focus on psychological dimensions. Contributors are encouraged to:
• Delve into themes such as individual orientations, cognitive processes, emotional responses, social influences that shape attitudes and actions related to food waste;
• Submit research focused on societal norms, cultural factors, and the influence of educational intervention and their impact on food waste reduction. We also welcome intervention strategies grounded on psychological theories. This can, for example, include studies on the effectiveness of behavioral nudges, educational campaigns, and technology-based solutions for reducing food waste;
• Submit studies on the relationship between psychology and sustainable practices, policy implications, and technological advancements.
In conclusion, we are seeking manuscripts that integrate psychological insights with both theoretical frameworks and practical strategies to effectively address the issue of food waste.
Keywords:
Food waste, psychological dimensions, interventions, sustainability
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Most people are barely aware of the amount of food wasted in households, restaurants, and shops on a daily basis, and hardly think about why this is the case. Yet psychological research on this phenomenon reveals that the number of behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions related to food consumption and disposal affect people tendency to waste food. Understanding the psychological underpinnings of why individuals waste food is crucial in addressing this global issue.
Researchers delve into cognitive processes, emotional responses, and social influences that contribute to understanding food waste behaviors. For example, specific aspects such as attitudes towards sustainability, personal beliefs about food, and societal norms are important to unravelling the psychological complexities of food waste.
This research aims to:
• Illuminate psychological dimensions and explore interventions and behavioral change strategies to reduce food waste and promote sustainable consumption behaviors;
• Identify various factors contributing to food waste by utilizing recent advances in behavioral psychology. These factors include individual intentions and behaviors, societal norms, and systemic inefficiencies;
• Contribute not only to the theoretical understanding of food waste dynamics but also to the discovery of practical implementations and solutions for waste reduction;
• Inspire positive changes in consumer habits, industry practices, and policy frameworks and encourage a more responsible approach to food consumption and waste behaviors.
The scope of this call is an in-depth exploration of food waste with a specific focus on psychological dimensions. Contributors are encouraged to:
• Delve into themes such as individual orientations, cognitive processes, emotional responses, social influences that shape attitudes and actions related to food waste;
• Submit research focused on societal norms, cultural factors, and the influence of educational intervention and their impact on food waste reduction. We also welcome intervention strategies grounded on psychological theories. This can, for example, include studies on the effectiveness of behavioral nudges, educational campaigns, and technology-based solutions for reducing food waste;
• Submit studies on the relationship between psychology and sustainable practices, policy implications, and technological advancements.
In conclusion, we are seeking manuscripts that integrate psychological insights with both theoretical frameworks and practical strategies to effectively address the issue of food waste.
Keywords:
Food waste, psychological dimensions, interventions, sustainability
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.