Public acceptance of foods from biotechnology

Scholten, A.; Feenstra, M.H.; Hamstra, Anneke M.

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“…The importance of understanding risk perception in the context of food related potential hazards is becoming increasingly important. Public perceptions of food safety have been investigated previously, for example with respect to biotechnology as applied to food production (Scholten et at. 1991), bovine somatotropin (Douthitt 1991), cardiovascular dietary risks (Haralson et al 1990) food irradiation (Bord and O'Conner 1990), microbiological food risks (Moseley 1990) and pesticide residues (Dunlap and Beus 1992;Ott et al 1991), although little is known about relative risk perceptions for these potential hazards.…”

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The Interrelationship Between Perceived Knowledge, Control and Risk Associated With a Range of Food‐related Hazards Targeted at the Individual, Other People and Society

Frewer

Shepherd

Sparks

1994

Journal of Food Safety

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134

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The relationship between perceived risk, perceived control and perceived knowledge was investigated for a range of food related hazards. One hundred and eighty six questionnaires were completed; these were designed to assess perceived risk for a range of food related hazards at three levels of risk “target”— personal risk, risk for other people, and risk for society. Additional questions about perceived control and perceived knowledge for the potential hazards were also asked. Results indicated that individuals perceived personal risk to be lower than for either other people or society, independent of the hazard characteristics, in line with the theory of optimistic bias. Personal control tended to be seen as greater for the self than for other people, for those hazards where personal control was conceptually feasible. Perceived control for societal hazards was conferred onto society. Individuals thought that personal knowledge for a given hazard was greater than for other people. No direct relationship between perceived control and perceived risk was found, although there was a direct relationship between perceived knowledge and perceived control. The results are discussed within the framework of optimistic bias and illusion of control. It is concluded that the mechanism for such effects is dependent on the perceived characteristics of the potential hazard itself. Optimistic bias and greater perceived knowledge about potential hazards may explain the failure of public information campaigns; individuals will assume that they are invulnerable to hazards, and that information is directed at individuals less knowledgeable than themselves.

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The Interrelationship Between Perceived Knowledge, Control and Risk Associated With a Range of Food‐related Hazards Targeted at the Individual, Other People and Society

Frewer

Shepherd

Sparks

1994

Journal of Food Safety

216

134

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“…There is also some societal cynicism about the adequacy of current regulations, and a preference for accountable regulatory structures. Additionally, people want public consultation about biotechnology (Gaskell et al, 2000;Saba et al, 2000;Gaskell et al, 1998;Scholten et al, 1991;.…”

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Path Modeling The Antecedent Factors To Consumer Repurchase Intentions For Advanced Technological Food Products: Some Correlations Between Selected Factor Variables

Spais

Vasileiou

2006

JBCS

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The major objective of this study is to test a model that explains consumer repurchase intention for technological advanced food products in developing economies. We address the core research themes of our study using a survey of 800 Greek households. Our intention is to test consumers' perceptions in order to investigate the potent influence of some set of variables, (discussed in the consumer research literature), in order to analyze repurchase intention for technological advanced food products in developing economies. The proposed model is not intended to explain all consumption behavior related to alternative food products. We believe that the final findings of our research can advance retailers' strategic tries as it seems that geographical differentiation is needed to be considered, in terms of pricing and promotion planning at a store level in developing countries.

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“…Each of these topics is currently generating a respectable bibliography (e.g. Scholten et a/. 1991;Durant 1992;Bryant & Leather 1992;Dunwoody 1992; Van Wijk eta/.…”

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A transgene-centred approach to the biosafety of transgenic plants: overview of selection and reporter genes

Metz¹,

Nap²

1997

Acta Botanica Neerlandica

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Public acceptance of foods from biotechnology

Cited by 14 publications

References 2 publications

The Interrelationship Between Perceived Knowledge, Control and Risk Associated With a Range of Food‐related Hazards Targeted at the Individual, Other People and Society

The Interrelationship Between Perceived Knowledge, Control and Risk Associated With a Range of Food‐related Hazards Targeted at the Individual, Other People and Society

Path Modeling The Antecedent Factors To Consumer Repurchase Intentions For Advanced Technological Food Products: Some Correlations Between Selected Factor Variables

A transgene-centred approach to the biosafety of transgenic plants: overview of selection and reporter genes

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