Understanding eating behaviors of foreign residents: A case of Turkey

Eating behaviors have been investigated for many years. The current research sheds light on the relationship between external (EXT), restrained (RES), emotional (EMO), and attitude toward Turkish cuisine (At_TC) in terms of foreign residents. A survey was conducted on foreign residents living in Tur...

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Published in:Journal of foodservice business research 2021-09, Vol.24 (5), p.503-533
Main Authors: Sezgin, Ahu, Tanrisevdi, Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
DEBQ
Eating
Eating behavior
Foreign residents
PLS
Turkey
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Summary:Eating behaviors have been investigated for many years. The current research sheds light on the relationship between external (EXT), restrained (RES), emotional (EMO), and attitude toward Turkish cuisine (At_TC) in terms of foreign residents. A survey was conducted on foreign residents living in Turkey, by examining the extent to which Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) constructs (EXT, RES, EMO) of At_TC can be predicted by utilizing a partial least square algorithm. Results show significant relationship between EMO, EXT and At-TC whereas RES is a non-significant predictor. Further, results of comparison of eating behaviors in two separate environments (home country and Turkey) indicate certain similarities and differences. Various suggestions for future research are also made and practical implications for business owners and administrators are recommended.
ISSN:1537-8020
1537-8039
DOI:10.1080/15378020.2021.1883213