TY - JOUR
T1 - Retaining Traditional Dietary Practices Among Greek Immigrants to Australia: The Role of Ethnic Identity.
AU - Pillen, Heath
AU - Tsourtos, George
AU - Coveney, John
AU - Thodis, Antonia
AU - Itsiopoulos, Catherine
AU - Kouris-Blazos, Antigone
PY - 2017/7/4
Y1 - 2017/7/4
N2 - This article explores why some Greek immigrants to Australia continue to adhere to a traditional Mediterranean diet whereas others have adopted eating behaviors characteristic of a less healthy “Australian” diet. Twelve qualitative interviews were conducted and comparisons made between individuals consuming more (n = 6) and less traditional diets (n = 6). The level of adherence to the diet was previously assessed by a diet score in a separate quantitative study (MEDIS-Australia) from which the subset of 12 participants for the present study was recruited. Analysis revealed that maintenance of a strong ethnic identity offers a pathway through which individuals retain dietary practices of their homeland.
AB - This article explores why some Greek immigrants to Australia continue to adhere to a traditional Mediterranean diet whereas others have adopted eating behaviors characteristic of a less healthy “Australian” diet. Twelve qualitative interviews were conducted and comparisons made between individuals consuming more (n = 6) and less traditional diets (n = 6). The level of adherence to the diet was previously assessed by a diet score in a separate quantitative study (MEDIS-Australia) from which the subset of 12 participants for the present study was recruited. Analysis revealed that maintenance of a strong ethnic identity offers a pathway through which individuals retain dietary practices of their homeland.
KW - Acculturation
KW - emigration and immigration
KW - ethnic identity
KW - Mediterranean diet
KW - qualitative research
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85021432023&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/03670244.2017.1333000
DO - 10.1080/03670244.2017.1333000
M3 - Article
SN - 0367-0244
VL - 56
SP - 312
EP - 328
JO - ECOLOGY OF FOOD AND NUTRITION
JF - ECOLOGY OF FOOD AND NUTRITION
IS - 4
ER -