Table 2.
Summary statistics for consumer involvement in food consumption.
| Item | Mean | Std. dev. | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I just love good food | 5.93 | 1.62 | 1 | 7 |
| Eating and drinking are a continuous source of joy for me. | 5.40 | 1.77 | 1 | 7 |
| Decisions on what to eat and drink are very important for me. | 5.32 | 1.70 | 1 | 7 |
| Food and drink are an important part of my life. | 5.03 | 1.85 | 1 | 7 |
| Eating and food are an important part of my social life. | 4.64 | 1.90 | 1 | 7 |
| I like to try new foods that I have never tasted before. | 4.84 | 1.95 | 1 | 7 |
| I love to try recipes from different countries. | 4.71 | 1.97 | 1 | 7 |
| Recipes and articles on food from other culinary traditions encourage me to experiment in the kitchen. | 4.32 | 2.00 | 1 | 7 |
| I like to try out new recipes. | 5.15 | 1.81 | 1 | 7 |
| I look for ways to prepare unusual meals. | 4.12 | 1.94 | 1 | 7 |
| I try to choose food produced with minimal impact on the environment. | 4.21 | 1.90 | 1 | 7 |
| I am concerned about the conditions under which the food I buy is produced. | 4.63 | 1.87 | 1 | 7 |
| It is important to understand the environmental impact of our eating habits. | 5.16 | 1.79 | 1 | 7 |
| I try to choose food that is produced in a sustainable way. | 4.51 | 1.89 | 1 | 7 |
| I try to buy organically produced foods if possible. | 4.24 | 1.88 | 1 | 7 |
*Items measured on a seven-point Likert scale (1 = completely disagree; 7 = completely agree).