Meat-related cognitive dissonance: A conceptual framework for understanding how meat eaters reduce negative arousal from eating animals.

Hank Rothgerber

March 2020

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Discussions reflect an overall acceptance of the research, with users referencing the publication directly, such as links to the study or citing the framework. Expressions like 'it's definitely A Thing' and mentions of names and conferences show engagement, while some posts, like those tagging others or mentioning related topics, indicate a moderate level of interest and understanding without deep debate or widespread influence.

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Most discussions acknowledge the article and recognize the concept of cognitive dissonance as a valid explanation for meat-eating behaviors.

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Participants show moderate interest, with many referencing the research's relevance and sharing their own experiences or curiosity.

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Comments include tagging others, quoting the article, and mentioning related concepts, indicating some depth of interaction.

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While some find the research important, there’s limited evidence of discussions prompting significant behavioral change or controversy, leading to a neutral impact score.

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18 Posts

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Metrics

Video Views

5,006

Total Likes

391

Extended Reach

32,637

Social Features

51

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The text discusses "Meat-related cognitive dissonance" (MRCD), which is the mental discomfort meat eaters experience when their behavior (eating animals) conflicts with their beliefs or feelings about animals.
  • The framework explains how people try to avoid or reduce this discomfort through strategies like ignoring facts, justifying their behavior, or degrading animals, influenced by factors such as individual differences and cultural context.
  • Understanding these mechanisms can help develop ways to encourage reducing meat consumption and raises questions for further research on how people manage this moral conflict.]