Mirna Leko Šimić

To measure environmental literacy in the context of sustainable food consumption, a multidimensional scale is recommended, covering several key aspects of the phenomenon. The suggested approach should include the following dimensions:

1. Knowledge of Sustainable Food Consumption

This dimension encompasses basic understanding of what sustainable food consumption means, including concepts such as food ecological footprint, seasonal and local products, reducing food waste, and understanding the role of the food industry in environmental protection.

2. Attitudes and Beliefs about Sustainability

The scale should measure individuals' attitudes and beliefs regarding sustainable behaviors in food consumption, such as willingness to reduce meat intake, use of environmentally friendly packaging, purchasing products with ecological certifications, or choosing renewable food sources.

3. Actions and Behaviors

It is important that the scale measures actual behavior changes, such as the frequency of purchasing organic products, reducing food waste, and making decisions based on sustainability principles (e.g., choosing products with a lower carbon footprint).

4. Awareness of Global and Local Environmental Issues

This part of the scale should assess understanding of global ecological challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation, as well as their connection to food consumption and resource use.

Recommended Scale:

• Likert Scale (from 1 to 5 or 1 to 7) is useful for assessing attitudes and beliefs.
• Knowledge Scale can be designed through tests with questions that assess understanding of key sustainability concepts in the food sector.
• Behavior Scale can include self-reports, as well as questionnaires that track specific habits related to sustainable eating.

For validation and reliability of the scale, factor analysis is recommended to ensure that all dimensions of environmental literacy are appropriately covered and measured accurately. Additionally, including demographic factors such as age, education, and socio-economic status can help in analyzing variations in environmental literacy among different groups.

Thanks. Do you know any specific studies on this?

Mirna Leko Šimić

Yes, there are several studies that address the topic of environmental literacy in the context of sustainable food consumption. These studies often use different methods and tools to assess knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and awareness of sustainability in the context of food.

Here are some examples:

These studies often use a combination of surveys, questionnaires, and other methodological approaches to gain deeper insights into consumers' attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge. The most common tools are Likert scales and similar instruments for assessing attitudes and behaviors related to sustainable food consumption.

Thanks a lot!!!

Mirna Leko Šimić

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