Date of Award
1999
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Honours
Faculty
Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences
First Supervisor
Andrew Ellerman
Abstract
Debate surrounds the introduction of new biotechnological applications such as genetically modified food (GMF). With this in mind a critical review of the debate, it's emerging themes, and approaches to measurement was undertaken. The intention of this review was to argue that while existing empirical measures have advanced our understanding of attitudes to GMF, they are limited both conceptually and methodologically. Overall, the validity and reliability of research support was compromised. Conceptually, attitudes to GMF were composed of a number of potential dimensions that have yet to be measured. Adherence to sound scale construction techniques may facilitate more reliable and valid results, which could be used to understand attitude patterns more thoroughly and facilitate a collaborative approach to the resolution of this important issue.
Recommended Citation
Cannon, J. R. (1999). Attitudes to Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Food : A Review. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/820