Vegetarians have lower self-esteem and are more likely to be upset than meat eaters, says research
If you're a vegetarian, this may just be bad news for you. According to a research by SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Poznan, Poland, vegetarians have lower self-esteem and are more likely to be upset. The study was conducted with over 400 people and they found that they experienced more negativity and were not as "psychologically well-adjusted" when compared to their meat-eating counterparts. The lead author of the study pointed out that it may not be their fault.
Lead author of the study Dr John Nezlek said, "Sometimes unwittingly, and sometimes intentionally, vegetarians may be excluded from social events or made to feel odd or different because they are vegetarians. Such things tend to happen for members of social minorities. Over time, such experiences can take their toll on a person’s wellbeing. We believe that this study is important because it is the first to show that defining one’s self as a vegetarian has implications for the quality of a person’s daily life."