Sociocultural aspects of takeaway food consumption in a low-socioeconomic ward in Manchester: a grounded theory study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Takeaway foods form a growing proportion of the UK diet. This consumption is linked with poor health outcomes due to their adverse nutritional profile. However, there is little research regarding the sociocultural context surrounding the consumption of takeaway meals. This research aimed to explore the sociocultural factors that influence the consumption of takeaway foods.

Design

The study employed constructivist grounded theory (GT) methodology. Data were collected using one-to-one semi-structured interviews from an inner-city area of Manchester (Rusholme). Data sorting and analysis was implemented using the GT constant comparative method.

Setting

Rusholme, Manchester, UK.

Participants

Adult participants (aged 18 to 65 years) consuming takeaway meal

SUBMITTER: Blow J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6443065 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature