The Effect of Persuasive/Possessing Information Regarding GMOs on Consumer Attitudes

John Stanton, Golnaz Rezai, Stephen Baglione

Future Food Journal; Available online 15 September 2021, 100076

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2021.100076

Abstract

The concept of genetically modified foods is becoming increasingly popular. Consumer attitude towards GMOs is influenced by various factors, including food safety, quality, and taste. This shows the dire need to understand current consumer attitudes towards GMO (genetically modified organism) products, especially since there are growing concerns locally and globally related to their health, finance, and environmental safety. Hence, the study's objective is to determine the extent to which government information influences and changes current consumer attitude of GMOs. Once consumers were “forced” to read a trusted scientific statement on the safety of GMOs, their concerns about whether is bad for your health or caused cancer decreased significantly.

See https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666833521000666?via%3Dihub

Figure 1. Information cards with statements from leading authorities.