Critical factors and pathways influencing genetically modified food risk perceptions

Risk perceptions, risk attitudes and the formation of consumer acceptance of Genetically Modified (GM) food

The influence of risk perception and risk attitudes in the process of accepting genetically modified (GM) food is often ignored, and particularly whether both constructs (latent variables) have a combined effect in explaining consumer acceptance. Similarly, the inclusion of organic product standards juxtaposed to GM food is unknown. This paper attempts to shed some light on this question by exa...

Consumer Perceptions toward Genetically Modified Food Products: A Qualitative Study in Tehran

Background and Objectives: Currently, increases in population of the world increase supply and food demands. Production of transgenic plants is one of the relative achievements. The aim of this study was to describe the consumer perceptions towards transgenic products.  Materials & Methods: The study was carried out by sampling with the maximum diversity and participants enrolled until data sa...

Consumer’s Risk Perception of Genetically Modified Food and its Influencing Factors: Based on the Survey in Jiangsu Province, China

Safety has always been the focus of debate on genetically modified food (GMF). To understand consumers’ risk perception of GMF and its influencing factors, this study investigated 300 consumers from 6 cities in Jiangsu province, China by questionnare. The data were analyzed by using independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA and principal component analysis. The results showed that most consumers...

Genetically Modified Food: Yes or No?

Genetically Modified Food

Genetically modified foods are a controversial subject in today’s society. They benefit the human race in many ways but they also pose many risks to the health of humans and the good of the environment. It is crucial that we study the effects of transgenic crops on people and their surroundings before is it continued to be integrated into the world. There is currently not enough proof to ensure...