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Attitudes of Agricultural Scientists in Indonesia Towards Genetically Modified Foods

印尼農業科學家對基因改造食品的態度

摘要


針對基因改造(GM)食品矛盾的論點及部分的真相已經逐漸釐清。雖然研究消費者對GM食品的接受度研究很多,但針對科學家所做的研究仍然有限。因此,本研究主要的目的為評估科學家對於GM食品的看法。本研究是一個橫斷性研究。隨機選取自印尼Bogor農業研究所的農業、獸醫、水產、畜牧、森林、農業技術、數學及科學系所與博士後研究單位,共有400名科學家(每個系所至少有一名教學、研究與顧問人員參與)參與研究。面對面訪談,以自填式的結構問卷收集資料。結果顯示大部分的受訪者(72.8%)傾向贊同GM食品、14.8%持中立立場,只有12.5%反對。大部分受試者(78.3%)表示如果提供的話,他們願意嘗試GM 食品。大部分(71%)自陳他們知道GM食品的意涵。只有一半的受訪者認為他們對GM食品有基本的了解。然而,根據認知測驗,69.8%有良好的認知分數。將近50%指出他們接觸到較多支持GM食品的新聞。超過90%的受訪者認為非GM 食品應該有一些標示,以區別是否為GM食品。對GM食品的態度與嘗試的意願、GM食品的規定、接觸到傳播媒體對GM食品正反面的報告有顯著的相關。

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態度 基因改造食品 介入 認知 科學家 Bogor 印尼

並列摘要


Conflicting arguments and partial truths on genetically modified (GM) foods have left confusion. Although studies of consumer acceptance of GM foods are numerous, the study of scientists is limited. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to assess the attitudes of scientists towards GM foods. The study was a cross sectional study. A total of 400 scientists (involved in at least one of teaching, research and consultancy) in the Bogor Agricultural Institute, Indonesia were selected randomly from its faculties of agriculture, veterinary, fishery, animal husbandry, forestry, agricultural technology, mathematics and science, and the post graduate department. Data collection was done by face-to-face interview using a structured questionnaire and selfadministered questionnaire. The result showed that the majority (72.8%) of the respondents were favorably disposed towards GM foods, 14.8% were neutral, and only 12.5% were against them. The majority (78.3%) stated that they would try GM food if offered. Most (71%) reported that they were aware of the term ”GM foods”. Only half of the respondents felt that they had a basic understanding about GM foods. However, based on a knowledge test, 69.8% had a good knowledge score. Nearly 50% indicated that they were more exposed to news which supported GM foods. Over 90% said that there should be some form of labeling to distinguish food containing GM ingredients from non-GM foods. Attitudes were significantly associated with willingness to try GM foods if offered, restrictions on GM foods, and exposure to media reports about the pros and cons of GM foods.

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