Appalachian State University celebrated its eighth annual Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian (RECAPP) event on Sept. 18, highlighting the research, scholarship and creative endeavors of faculty and staff across the university.
Among the presenters was Beroth Professor of Marketing Dr. Pia Albinsson, who shared her research, Wiser Tables, Healthier Homes: Cultivating Consumer Wisdom, Identity, and Well-Being for Families Navigating Dietary Constraints.
“When families navigate mixed diets, voluntary choices like veganism often lead children to judge their parents' meals, whereas medical needs like allergies inspire family members to look out for one another's safety,” noted Albinsson. “To support their loved ones and keep the family connected, members without dietary restrictions frequently give up favorite foods so no one feels isolated or put at risk. Rather than cooking multiple separate dinners, households avoid stress by serving flexible, build-your-own meals, where family members can create their own plate, allowing everyone to share the same mealtime tradition together.”
Albinsson is a faculty member in the Walker College of Business’ Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management. She also presented at RECAPP in 2025, when six Walker College faculty members showcased their research at the event, and in 2019.
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A record number of project proposals were submitted for the 2026 event.
“Dr. Albinsson’s research exemplifies the college’s commitment to producing relevant business research,” said Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Research Dr. Jason Xiong. “By exploring how consumers make choices, her work is addressing real-world challenges and generating knowledge that benefits society.”
About Research in the Walker College of Business
Faculty in App State's Walker College of Business produce and disseminate extensive research through both academic and professional communities. From 2021-25, faculty published 458 peer-reviewed academic journal articles, 63 conference proceedings, and made 475 conference and professional presentations. In total, faculty have produced 1,078 intellectual contributions in the last five years. Approximately 502 intellectual contributions were made in basic or discovery research, 453 in applied or integrative research, and 123 contributions in teaching and learning research. The college encourages research collaboration across departments, campus and other institutions, and promotes student involvement in faculty-led research. Learn more athttps://business.appstate.edu/research.
Beroth Professor of Marketing Dr. Pia Albinsson presents at App State’s Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian (RECAPP) event on Sept. 18. Photo by Kyla Willoughby
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