Why children moralise harm to animals but not meat
Jared Piazza, Victoria Simpson, Luke McGuire
Abstract
Many children care about animals yet are accepting of meat consumption. This may reflect a disconnect between children's meat eating, food-systems knowledge, and their moral evaluations. A theoretical framework is proposed for understanding the developmental trajectory of this disconnection. We discuss its components and the implications for dietary interventions.
Topics & Concepts
DisconnectionPsychologyHarmPsychological interventionDevelopmental psychologyConsumption (sociology)Cognitive psychologySocial psychologyPsychiatrySocial scienceSociologyLawPolitical scienceAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Education and SustainabilityFood Waste Reduction and Sustainability