Cultural Factors and Food Waste

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Hello, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Yufei Wang, and I am a doctoral candidate working on my PhD. Thank you so much for considering participation in our study – your involvement is precious. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected]. Your insights are crucial in aiding our exploration of the cultural factors that influence food waste. By answering the following questions honestly and to the best of your knowledge, you are contributing significantly to academic research. Please be assured that your responses will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. All information provided will be processed following strict privacy standards, ensuring your anonymity and the security of your personal information. The research is being conducted in all main World regions: Northern, Southern Europe; North, Latin America; Southeastern, East Asia; Australia, thus some of the statements may appear irrelevant to your country. In this case, I ask you to mark 3 – neither agree nor disagree. Thank you once again for your participation. Your support is instrumental in the success of this research endeavor.

In my culture, material possessions hold significant importance

I rely on purchasing convenience foods

I sometimes overlook expiration dates and could be more mindful in reducing food waste

Buying new products is encouraged in my culture

In my culture, the possession of material goods is closely linked to social status

I am open to sharing food within my social circles

Food plays a central role in fostering social connections in my culture

I feel a strong social pressure to prepare elaborate meals for social gatherings

The frequency of social gatherings involving food is high in my culture

In my culture, eating together is an important way to strengthen social bonds

I actively contribute to cultural heritage preservation efforts within my community

The preparation and consumption of food are imbued with cultural meaning in my culture

Eating together is culturally and philosophically significant in my culture

Traditional food practices are closely tied to our cultural and philosophical heritage

I value and practice food preservation techniques and waste reduction practices

Ceremonial feasts are a frequent and significant part of my cultural practices

Special occasions in my culture feature elaborate feasting and communal gatherings

Communal food rituals are key in my religious or philosophical celebrations

I encourage excess food consumption during celebrations

In my culture, religious or philosophical teachings regard food as a sacred resource

Preserving and respecting food are fundamental principles in my religious or philosophical teachings

I regularly utilize all parts of food items, such as vegetable stems and fruit peels

In my culture, adherence to traditional food taboos due to religious or philosophical traditions is significant

I strictly adhere to dietary restrictions due to religious or philosophical traditions

I respect and follow food-related cultural taboos

In my culture, there is openness to engaging in new environmental practices

I am highly active in recycling

I am acutely aware of the environmental impact of food waste

In my culture, there is an emphasis on strong social bonds and a focus on social care

I am willing to share excess food with neighbors or community members

I support others in managing food resources and reducing waste at a community level

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