Why do so many people continue to eat meat, even when they recognize how bad it is for #animals, the #environment, and #humanhealth? This study found that people often justify #meatconsumption using #4Ns: it’s Natural, Normal, Necessary, and Nice. https://t.co/OutUagqlng
Rationalizing meat consumption. The 4Ns.
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Discussions show strong interest, with comments emphasizing the psychological explanations behind meat consumption, such as the mention of 'defensive rationalisation' and references to related research like Piazza et al (2015). The tone is analytical and reflective, indicating that the article has a meaningful impact on understanding attitudes toward meat eating.
Most discussions acknowledge the article's explanation of the 4Ns as common rationalizations for meat-eating, with some posts showing agreement through supportive comments and references.
Posts express high curiosity and interest, referencing related studies and discussing cognitive dissonance, indicating a keen interest in understanding these psychological barriers.
Many posts delve into explanations about defense mechanisms and moral considerations, demonstrating moderate engagement with the research and its implications.
The discussion highlights that the article illuminates significant psychological and ethical factors influencing meat consumption, suggesting some awareness of its potential to change perceptions.
Abstract in brief
- The text discusses the "4Ns" — beliefs that eating meat is natural, normal, necessary, and nice — as common reasons people give to defend eating meat, though these ideas haven't been extensively tested in research.
- Six studies showed that most people who justify eating meat with the 4Ns also tend to objectify and devalue animals, view animals less morally, and are less motivated by ethical concerns in their food choices.
- People strongly endorsing the 4Ns are more likely to eat meat frequently, feel less guilt about harming animals, and hold speciesist attitudes, suggesting these beliefs serve to justify and emotionally ease their meat-eating habits.]
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@MiskaKuusela Ei kai tuossa tarvitse kaikkia vaiheita tehdä, jotta omalle käyttäytymiselle etsii perusteluja? Riittää, että on tietoinen noista edeltävistä vaiheista. Kannattaa lukea tuo alkuperäinen artikkeli: https://t.co/y5fbAW662K
Rationalizing meat consumption. The 4Ns https://t.co/E56SmEwLss
RT @faunalytics: Why do so many people continue to eat meat, even when they recognize how bad it is for #animals, the #environment, and #hu…
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Summary: Rationalizing Meat Consumption (2015)
@daveasprey "The belief that eating meat is natural, normal, necessary and enjoyable are common rationalizations people use to defend their choice to eat meat." Rationalizing meat consumption. The 4Ns https://t.co/6petEXryYV https://t.co/ZHoDmDlVfb
This paper explains the psychological barrier so well https://t.co/YlbMvrjiGu.
@jan_dutkiewicz @TheLancetPlanet It's common sense and needs to happen but people have a mental block about meat reduction due to defensive rationalisation (to avoid the uncomfortable cognitive dissonance related to eating meat https://t.co/IvAkiWuQid ) so progress is slow
@kristahalt Great paper, interesting read! Reminds me of Piazza et al (2015) 'Rationalizing meat consumption. The 4Ns'
Rationalizing meat consumption. The 4Ns https://t.co/E56SmEwLss
@MiskaKuusela Ei kai tuossa tarvitse kaikkia vaiheita tehdä, jotta omalle käyttäytymiselle etsii perusteluja? Riittää, että on tietoinen noista edeltävistä vaiheista. Kannattaa lukea tuo alkuperäinen artikkeli: https://t.co/y5fbAW662K
RT @HypathieBlog: Rationalizing Meat Consumption: The 4Ns - Les 4 N de la rationalisation de la consommation de viande (pour les 3 premiers…
Rationalizing Meat Consumption: The 4Ns - Les 4 N de la rationalisation de la consommation de viande (pour les 3 premiers on peut démontrer le contraire, et le 4ème que j'accepte n'est pas un N en français) : naturel, normal, nécessaire et agréable : https://t.co/SxNqG59zBG
RT @faunalytics: Why do so many people continue to eat meat, even when they recognize how bad it is for #animals, the #environment, and #hu…
RT @faunalytics: Why do so many people continue to eat meat, even when they recognize how bad it is for #animals, the #environment, and #hu…
RT @faunalytics: Why do so many people continue to eat meat, even when they recognize how bad it is for #animals, the #environment, and #hu…
RT @faunalytics: Why do so many people continue to eat meat, even when they recognize how bad it is for #animals, the #environment, and #hu…
RT @faunalytics: Why do so many people continue to eat meat, even when they recognize how bad it is for #animals, the #environment, and #hu…
Why do so many people continue to eat meat, even when they recognize how bad it is for #animals, the #environment, and #humanhealth? This study found that people often justify #meatconsumption using #4Ns: it’s Natural, Normal, Necessary, and Nice. https://t.co/OutUagqlng
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