The social facilitation of eating (ie, people eating more in groups than when alone) has been
studied for about three decades now. In this paper, we review the empirical research (diary …

Commensality is a key aspect of social dining. However, previous research has identified a
number of pros and cons associated with the incorporation of digital technology into eating …

Food and food consumption matters in interpersonal interactions. Foods consumed can
affect how a person is perceived by others in terms of morality, likeability, and gender. Food …

Background Research suggests that people tend to eat more when eating with other people,
compared with when they eat alone, and this is known as the social facilitation of eating …

US consumers, namely young adults, are one of the largest sources of preventable food
waste. However, the antecedents of wasted food among young adults in the US are …

In order to provide a basis for the reduction of food losses, our study analyzes individual
food choice, eating and leftover behavior in a university canteen by consideration of …

This popular text, now in a third edition, offers readers a vivid perspective on the cultural and
social complexities of food practices and the current food system. Synthesizing insights from …

Background Snack foods are often high in fat and sugar. Thus, reducing snack consumption
may be a useful weight management strategy. However, individuals may snack for a variety …

Retail research has highlighted how the presence of others can affect consumers' brand
evaluations, purchase intentions, and choice behavior. This field study investigated whether …

Decisions made by individuals can be influenced by what others think and do. Social
learning includes a wide array of behaviors such as imitation, observational learning of …