Altruistic indulgence: people voluntarily consume high-calorie foods to make other people feel comfortable and pleasant
We explored a novel phenomenon where people in certain social contexts voluntarily consume high-calorie foods with the altruistic motive of making other people feel comfortable and pleasant. We hypothesized that people are likely to choose a high-calorie food, especially around others with whom they...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-10-01
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Series: | Social Influence |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15534510.2018.1546616 |