Decades of research suggested that positive affective states broaden cognitive processes, whereas negative affective states narrow cognitive processes. More recent research suggests, however, that these conclusions may be premature. These past experiments often compared positive affects low in motivational intensity with negative affects high in motivational intensity. These past experiments, t...

Future trends in sustainable food consumption include the emergence of short supply chains and growing interest local products. Among drivers are more urgent sustainability expectations, emphasis on environmental social responsibility, changing consumer needs, which desire for healthy quality products, curiosity, uniqueness, experience most prominent drivers. Today’s customers becoming aware op...

BACKGROUND Motivational interviewing is a collaborative conversational style intended to strengthen motivation to change. It has been shown to be effective in addressing many different lifestyle problems as well as in chronic disease management, and many disease prevention guidelines promote use of motivational interviewing. The aim of the present study was twofold: to assess to what extent the...

The formation of multi-species feeding flocks (MSFFs) through visual recruitment is considered an important strategy for obtaining food in seabirds and its functionality has been ascribed to enhanced foraging efficiency. Its use has been demonstrated in much of the world's oceans and includes numerous species. However, there is scant information on the temporal stability of the composition and ...

This article investigates the influence of motivational goals such as variety seeking and social consumption on consumers' patronage spending at craft beer festivals. In doing so, we develop test a number hypotheses by examining information collected via means survey questionnaire proposed in 2017 to visitors large festival UK. Findings our analysis unveil how cognitive engagement affects indiv...