“Rare, ole, dirty snacks”: Some research notes on dirt eating

1 January 1989

journal article
other
Published by Taylor & Francis in Deviant Behavior

Vol. 10 (1) , 61-68
https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.1989.9967801

Abstract

This paper investigates the topic of dirt‐eating. Using a review of the literature and intensive interviews conducted with twelve dirt eaters the study investigates dirt eaters from four focal points: 1) how each individual “got started” eating dirt; 2) where they get the dirt from; 3) when do they eat dirt and 4) why do they eat dirt. A discussion is offered on the future of the phenomenon and the implications of our findings.

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