Date of Award
Spring 2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Director of Thesis
Dr. Pia Bertucci
First Reader
Dr. Greg Carbone
Second Reader
Dr. Greg Carbone
Abstract
Commensality (the act of eating together) has been shown to increase psychosocial wellbeing. As culture differs, so do the ways commensality occurs. This thesis uses established literature to compare the commensality between two countries, the United States and Italy, and conclude how those behaviors impact psychosocial wellbeing. After exploration and drawing connections, the hope is that this thesis encourages a call for change on the way we view eating and how we can gather more often to improve overall psychosocial wellbeing.
First Page
1
Last Page
30
Recommended Citation
Bernal, Joy, "Around the Table: A Comparative Study on the Commensality of American and Italian Culture and Its Implications on Wellbeing" (2023). Senior Theses. 615.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/senior_theses/615
Rights
© 2023, Joy Bernal