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| URV's Author/s: | de Andres-Sanchez, Jorge |
| Author, as appears in the article.: | de Andres-Sanchez, Jorge; Puelles-Gallo, Maria; Souto-Romero, Mar; Arias-Oliva, Mario |
| Author's mail: | mario.arias@urv.cat |
| Author identifier: | 0000-0002-6874-4036 |
| Journal publication year: | 2025 |
| Publication Type: | Journal Publications |
| APA: | de Andres-Sanchez, Jorge; Puelles-Gallo, Maria; Souto-Romero, Mar; Arias-Oliva, Mario (2025). Importance-Performance Map Analysis of the Drivers for the Acceptance of Genetically Modified Food with a Theory of Planned Behavior Groundwork. Foods, 14(6), 932-. DOI: 10.3390/foods14060932 |
| Paper original source: | Foods. 14 (6): 932- |
| Abstract: | The revolution in biotechnology at the end of the 20th century has improved agricultural productivity, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced food nutrition. However, genetically modified food (GMF) consumption remains low, particularly in the European Union, including Spain. This study develops a GMF acceptance model based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, incorporating five key variables alongside gender and age as control factors. Attitude-related variables include perceived benefit (PB) and perceived risk (PR). Perceived control factors involve food neophobia (PHOB) and knowledge (KNOWL) about GMFs. Additionally, subjective norm (SN) is considered. Using a sample of 728 Spanish consumers, the model was validated, explaining 70% of the variance and demonstrating strong predictive capability. The results so PB, KNOWL, and SN positively influence GMF acceptance, whereas PR and PHOB have negative effects. PB and SN emerged as the most influential variables, which are also highlighted as priorities in the importance-performance map analysis (IPMA). Based on these findings, strategies have been proposed to enhance perceived benefits and influence subjective norms, potentially increasing GMF acceptance. This study provides valuable insights into consumer behavior and offers guidance for policymakers and industry stakeholders to promote the adoption of GMFs. |
| Article's DOI: | 10.3390/foods14060932 |
| Link to the original source: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/6/932 |
| Paper version: | info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion |
| licence for use: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/ |
| Department: | Gestió d'Empreses |
| Licence document URL: | https://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/ |
| Thematic Areas: | Food science Food science & technology Health (social science) Health professions (miscellaneous) Microbiology Plant science |
| Keywords: | Attitudes Benefits Consumer acceptance Consumptio Genetic edited food Genetic modified food Importance-performance map analysi Knowledge Perceptions Perspectives Public acceptance Regulatory framework Technologies Theory of planned behavior |
| Entity: | Universitat Rovira i Virgili |
| Record's date: | 2025-04-02 |
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