Table 1 Literature overview of the impact of financial scarcity induced tunneling on dietary behavior
References | Study design & population & assessment of financial scarcity | Main outcome | Role of self-control & indication of support for scarcity theory |
|---|---|---|---|
Folta, Anyanwu, Pustz, Oslund, Penkert & Wilson (2022) [127] | Accompanied shop, interviews, participant driven photo elicitation Men and women (n = 18) Participants meeting federal guidelines for poverty | The costs of food and preferences are prioritized above nutritional value when acquiring groceries | Self-control was not measured. Dietary choices do not seem to be impulsive in relative time abundant conditions Behavior indicative of tunneling |