Vegetarians tend to value achievement and power more than meat-eaters, study finds

Vegetarians tend to value achievement and power more than meat-eaters, study finds

New research indicates that the fundamental values of vegetarians differ from those of non-vegetarians in consistent ways, suggesting that choosing a vegetarian diet is an expression of independence. The study, published in the scientific journal PLOS One, found that across American and Polish populations, vegetarians tended to prioritize values related to personal achievement and stimulation while placing less emphasis on tradition and conformi…