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Texas University Study On Vegetarianism

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This study asked university students whether they had considered becoming vegetarian to save animal lives.

Asks respondents to agree or disagree with the statement that they have “seriously considered becoming a vegetarian in an effort to save animal lives.”

Survey question asks, “I have seriously considered becoming a vegetarian in an effort to save animal lives.”

  • Strongly agree (1.3%)
  • Agree (10.6%)
  • Neutral (5.5%)
  • Disagree (56.5%)
  • Strongly disagree (23.8%)
  • Don’t know (2.4%)
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Public Policy Resources Laboratory, Texas A&M University, 1991 United States (National)

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Animals Used for Food Attitudes English Philosophy Psychology Veg*n Diets Humans

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