Organic food as a healthy lifestyle: A phenomenological psychological analysis

Sammanfattning

This study explored the phenomenon of the lived experience of choosing a healthy lifestyle based upon an organic diet as seen from the perspective of the young adult. Interviews were collected in Sweden and analyzed using the descriptive phenomenological psychological research method. The results showed the general psychological structure of the phenomenon, comprising four constituents: (1) the lived body as the starting point for life exploration, (2) a narrative self through emotional-relational food memories, (3) a conscious life strategy for well-being and vitality, and (4) a personal set of values in relation to ethical standards. The results provide plausible insights into the intricate relation between psychological meaning and the natural world.

Nyckelord

Health psychology; qualitative method; well-being; nature

Publicerad i

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
2013, volym: 8, artikelnummer: 20559
Utgivare: CO-ACTION PUBLISHING

SLU författare

• von Essen, Elisabeth

  • Institutionen för människa och samhälle, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

Associerade SLU-program

Programövergripande verksamhet

Globala målen (SDG)

SDG3 God hälsa och välbefinnande

UKÄ forskningsämne

Folkhälsovetenskap, global hälsa, socialmedicin och epidemiologi
Tillämpad psykologi
Näringslära

Publikationens identifierare

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402/qhw.v8i0.20559

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https://res.slu.se/id/publ/56051