Sandwich or long lunch? Lack of time and attendance of food outlets by French workers
International Journal of Workplace Health Management
ISSN: 1753-8351
Article publication date: 25 February 2021
Issue publication date: 16 March 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This study explores the relation between workers' choices of food outlets for lunch during the workday and their time constraints.
Design/methodology/approach
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,132 French wage-earners in order to identify the dimensions indicative of lack of time among workers and to examine their associations with the likelihood of different food outlet choices.
Findings
Exploratory factor analysis revealed four dimensions indicative of lack of time. Binary logistic regressions revealed that each dimension was linked to at least one food outlet choice. This research suggests that the dietary practices of workers are associated with their time constraints.
Practical implications
Time constraints play a role in attendance of food outlets for lunch and should be taken into account when promoting healthier lunch behaviors among employees.
Originality/value
This is the first research investigating the links between time constraints and attendance of food outlets in the context of lunch during the workday.
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Acknowledgements
Funding: This research was partially funded by APICIL and Elior Enterprises. Funders have had no involvement in design of study, collection and analysis of data, and writing of this paper.
Citation
Massey, C., Brémaud, D. and Saulais, L. (2021), "Sandwich or long lunch? Lack of time and attendance of food outlets by French workers", International Journal of Workplace Health Management, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 164-180. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJWHM-05-2020-0084
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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