Animal Consumption Linked To Violence In Relationships, Study Finds

A newly published study in the Journal of Family Violence suggests a potential link between animal meat consumption and aggression towards intimate partners. Researchers surveyed 245 undergraduate students and found that individuals with higher animal product intake displayed more physical and psychological aggression towards their partners. This behavior was also associated with greater levels of speciesism, the belief that humans are superior to other animals.

The study authors theorized that hypermasculine attitudes, along with hormones in animal flesh such as adrenaline and cortisol, could contribute to increased aggression in relationships. Past research has shown that individuals with more speciesist views tend to hold other oppressive beliefs related to racism, homophobia, and sexism. Despite these findings, the authors acknowledged the need for future studies with larger and more diverse samples to further explore this potential connection between animal consumption and violence in relationships.