Simona Romani|Silvia Grappi|Richard P. Bagozzi|Ada Maria Barone
Domestic food practices: A study of food management behaviors and the role of food preparation planning in reducing waste
Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli|University of Modena and Reggio Emilia|Ross School|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli
recent research started show key role daily food provision practices affecting household food waste building extending previous contributions objective paper investigate individuals everyday practices regarding food eg shopping cooking eating etc lead food waste policy makers food industry implement effective strategies influence practices ultimately help consumers reduce food waste research performs three studies critical incident qualitative study study 1 n 514 quantitative surveybased study study 2 n 456 identify examine relevant food management behaviors associated domestic waste lastly findings field experiment study 3 n 210 suggest specific educational intervention directed increasing consumers perceived skills related food preparation planning behaviors reduces domestic food waste implications research policy makers food industry discussed