A Cross-Cultural Study of Veganism: Motivations, Lifestyles, and Challenges

Kaushal Bhayani

A Cross-Cultural Study of Veganism: Motivations, Lifestyles, and Challenges

September 2025

Vol-11, Issue-5

Paper ID: 27500

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Abstract & Details

Research Area

Social Sciences – Consumer Behavior, Cross-Cultural Studies, Sustainability, and Lifestyle Adaptation

Keywords

Veganism Cross-cultural study Ethical motivations Health motivations Environmental sustainability Lifestyle adaptation Cultural and religious influences

Abstract

This study investigates consumer motivations, transitions, and lifestyle adaptations in adopting veganism across Eastern and Western countries. Drawing on qualitative interviews with 50 participants from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, supported by secondary research, the study compares how motivations, practices, and barriers differ across contexts. Findings indicate that motivations often overlap—ethical, health-related, and environmental—and that challenges such as cost, social exclusion, and availability vary by culture. Quotes and case insights highlight the personal struggles and adaptive strategies of vegan consumers. Tables and figures illustrate demographic characteristics, dietary categories, and environmental impacts. The study concludes that veganism is best understood as a multidimensional lifestyle phenomenon rather than a singular dietary practice.

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Author Information

#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	Kaushal Bhayani	Suffolk University

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Bhayani, Kaushal (2025). A Cross-Cultural Study of Veganism: Motivations, Lifestyles, and Challenges. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(5), 342-346.

MLA Style

Bhayani, Kaushal. "A Cross-Cultural Study of Veganism: Motivations, Lifestyles, and Challenges." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 5, 2025, pp. 342-346.

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Kaushal Bhayani, "A Cross-Cultural Study of Veganism: Motivations, Lifestyles, and Challenges," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 342-346, 2025.

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Bhayani Kaushal. A Cross-Cultural Study of Veganism: Motivations, Lifestyles, and Challenges. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2025;11(5):342-346.

Harvard Style

Bhayani, Kaushal (2025) 'A Cross-Cultural Study of Veganism: Motivations, Lifestyles, and Challenges', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(5), pp. 342-346.

Chicago Style

Bhayani, Kaushal. "A Cross-Cultural Study of Veganism: Motivations, Lifestyles, and Challenges." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 5 (2025): 342-346.

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Bhayani, Kaushal. "A Cross-Cultural Study of Veganism: Motivations, Lifestyles, and Challenges." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 5 (2025): 342-346.