Consumer attitudes toward genetically modified food in the United States: Are Millennials different?

Öz, Bülent; Unsal, Fahri; Movassaghi, Hormoz

doi:10.1080/15475778.2017.1373316

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“…On the one hand, the present study evidences three groups with specific peculiarities, i.e., "Info-Supporter" Millennials, very sensitive to labeling and warranty systems; "Proactive-Oriented" Millennials, interested in innovation activities, i.e., reducing energy consumption and improving food waste management; "Indifferent" Millennials, assigning a low level of importance to all the above. In particular, it remarks that low sensitivity for nature, i.e., low interest in labeling, characteristics of food products, waste management, animal welfare and GMO free, is balanced by innovation and that, therefore, the tech-ability of humans is sufficient to solve environmental concerns, partially in line with Öz et al, [95]. On the other hand, it highlights that the first cluster of Millennial respondents, i.e., "Socio-Nature Sensitives", is characterized by a high level of attention to the socio-economic dimension and sustainable patterns of food production, along with "Fair Trade Consumers" [21] and the "Sustainability-Oriented" cluster [82].…”

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“…Yoon and Chung [93] suggest that hygienic and environmental risks and hedonic benefits influence Millennials' attitudes and visit intentions towards food-truck dining experiences. Moreover, on the one hand, Cavaliere and Ventura [94] prove that eco-friendly Millennial students can perceive innovation technologies in food products as a safety risk, on the other hand, Öz et al, [95] highlight that Millennials, with higher levels of education as to biotechnology concerns, remark less risk and have fewer safety concerns than non-Millennials towards genetically modified technology and products. Lastly, Harun et al, [96] evidence that Millennials are not influenced in their fast food purchase intention by Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Bollani et al, [51] underline that climate labels are not well-known by Italian Millennials; Thompson and Barrett [97] evidence that Millennials believe that wine increases enjoyment of food and conviviality; Pomarici and Vecchio [98] show that female and older Millennials who live in an urban area are more interested in buying labelled sustainable wines than others; Henley et al, [99] underline the importance of some labeling information, as sensorial characteristics, in influencing Millennials' wine purchase intentions.…”

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The Millennials’ Concept of Sustainability in the Food Sector

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The aim of this study is to analyze the perception of the meaning of sustainability in the food sector. A sample of 268 University students belonging to the Millennial generation was identified and a survey was carried out to assess the interaction between this kind of Millennials and food sustainability. Collected data were explored with descriptive statistics, followed by multivariate statistical techniques to get an integrated vision of relationships among the variables. Outcomes evidence four groups of Millennials with specific peculiarities, i.e., “Socio-Nature Sensitives”, characterized by a high level of attention for the socio-economic dimension and sustainable ways of food production; “Info-Supporter”, very sensitive to labeling and warranty systems; “Proactive-Oriented”, interested in innovative activities; “Indifferent Millennials”, assigning the issue in general a low level of importance. Results provide useful information and some contribution to public institutions and private stakeholders so as to implement new rules and new tools in the food sector, so as to reach the target of reducing waste and pollution. Substantial literature on interaction between Millennials and sustainability in the food sector has not yet been developed; the aim of this pioneer study is to offer some contribution to the debate among stakeholders on driving choices towards new consumption rules and production patterns.

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“…Another study focused on millennial attitudes towards genetically modified food in the United States; it showed that respondents with a high level of education and knowledge about biotechnology had a higher level of willingness to purchase genetically modified food products. Moreover, they tended to have a high level of perceived benefits and a lower level of perceived risks of using genetically edited food products [28]. Thus, the study has shown the importance of knowledge and education in increasing the adoption of genetically engineered food products.…”

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Exploring Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Genetically Edited Food Among Youth in Japan

Farid

Cao

Lim

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Genetically edited food utilizes new techniques that may decrease all of the risks associated with genetically modified food, or “GMO” food. Safety and labeling regulations for genetically edited food are still new, and it is challenging for the consumer to differentiate it from conventional food. Although genetically edited food has the potential for reducing the risks associated with the gene introduction process, consumer perceptions toward it are still unclear. The research has compared the regulations governing GMO food and genetically edited food in Japan, Europe, and the United States. We found that the genetically edited food regulations in Japan are the most science-based, in the meaning that genetically edited food products are allowed to be sold without any safety evaluation. Based on the difference among regions, we further studied the potential acceptance level for such products among Japanese consumers, where regulation seemed science-based as policy. To understand the factors that may affect the adoption of genetically edited food among youth in Japan, we utilized the structural equation modeling (SEM) method with 180 surveys of Japanese university students to measure six factors: Knowledge, Attitude Towards Technology, Perceived Benefits, Perceived Risks, Trust, and Willingness to Purchase. The survey was conducted twice with an intervention in the middle to measure the effect of science communication, and we found significant differences when comparing the two datasets. The results of this survey indicate the importance of increasing knowledge and the positive role of science communication in increasing the adoption and trust of biotechnology products, such as genetically edited food.

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“…Most studies have investigated these attitudes from the viewpoint of consumer perception of risks and benefits (e.g. Bearth & Siegrist, 2016;Connor & Siegrist, 2016;Öz, Unsal, & Movassaghi, 2017;Ruth & Rumble, 2017;Scott, Inbar, & Rozin, 2016), but a better understanding should go beyond this focus and consider a broader perspective of environmental values. Much research in environmental psychology has focused on characterizing and understanding the values underlying public environmental concerns, and has built a rich conceptual background (Bogner & Wilhelm, 1996;Caravita et al, 2008;Dunlap, Liere, Mertig, & Jones, 2000;Rokeach, 1973;Thompson & Barton, 1994).…”

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How teachers' attitudes on GMO relate to their environmental values

Castéra

Clément

Munoz

et al. 2018

Journal of Environmental Psychology

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We investigated how teachers' attitudes on GMO in 30 countries relate to two Major Environmental values of Preservation and Utilization. Participating teachers (N = 10651) filled in a questionnaire including items on Preservation-and Utilization-related values (Major Environmental Values, 2-MEV model), and on attitudes to GMO. We analyzed the responses using Exploratory Factor Analysis, and investigated the structure of attitudes based on the multivariate structure. The study confirmed the bi-dimensional nature of the 2-MEV model. The GMO items formed an independent third dimension, although several Pro-GMO attitudes were related to Utilization values. We also found variation of attitudes among countries, plausibly reflecting the influence of different socioeconomic and cultural contexts. The results indicate that attitudes and reasoning on sensitive socio-scientific issues such as GMO relate partly to the basic Environmental values of Preservation and Utilization, and partly to pro or anti-GMO attitudes.

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Consumer attitudes toward genetically modified food in the United States: Are Millennials different?

Cited by 30 publications

References 43 publications

The Millennials’ Concept of Sustainability in the Food Sector

The Millennials’ Concept of Sustainability in the Food Sector

Exploring Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Genetically Edited Food Among Youth in Japan

How teachers' attitudes on GMO relate to their environmental values

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