Intersection of identities. Food, role, and the African–American pastor

摘要: African–American pastors can foster health-related innovations as gatekeepers and advocates within their churches. Personal experiences with food health likely influence support of such programs. Identities or meanings attached to societal roles have been shown motivate individuals’ attitudes behaviors. Understanding role eating identities may important implications for participation in faith-based promotion This study aimed describe the pastoral pastors, explore intersections between these identities, highlight nutrition In-depth interviews 30 were audio-recorded transcribed verbatim. Data analyzed using theory-guided grounded-theory approaches. Pastors described affinity across one more dimensions including healthy, picky, meat, over-eater identities. In describing themselves pastor’s heart, teacher, motivator, model emerged. who healthy eaters see models. healthier complex greater programming while unhealthy, over-eaters did not. These findings provide guidance understanding among should be considered when designing implementing