Retaining Traditional Dietary Practices among Greek Immigrants to Australia: The Role of Ethnic Identity

Heath Pillen; George Tsourtos; John Coveney; Antonia Thodis; Catherine Itsiopoulos; Antigone Kouris-Blazos

doi:10.1080/03670244.2017.1333000

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Retaining Traditional Dietary Practices among Greek Immigrants to Australia: The Role of Ethnic Identity

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Retaining Traditional Dietary Practices among Greek Immigrants to Australia: The Role of Ethnic Identity

Heath Pillen, George Tsourtos, John Coveney, Antonia Thodis, Catherine Itsiopoulos and Antigone Kouris-Blazos

Ecology of Food and Nutrition, Vol.56(4), pp.312-328

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2017.1333000

PMID: 28657346

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Abstract

Acculturation

emigration and immigration

ethnic identity

Mediterranean diet

qualitative research

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.

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Title: Retaining Traditional Dietary Practices among Greek Immigrants to Australia: The Role of Ethnic Identity
Authors: Heath Pillen (Author) - Flinders University
George Tsourtos (Corresponding Author) - Flinders University
John Coveney (Author) - Flinders University
Antonia Thodis (Author) - La Trobe University
Catherine Itsiopoulos (Author) - Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition & Sport, La Trobe University
Antigone Kouris-Blazos (Author) - La Trobe University
Publication details: Ecology of Food and Nutrition, Vol.56(4), pp.312-328
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc.
DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2017.1333000
ISSN: 1543-5237
PMID: 28657346
Grant note: Grant number 594.37395 / Flinders University Faculty Funding
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99665897602621
Output Type: Journal article

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