Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4722

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Publication type: Journal Article

Silk KJ, Weiner J, Parrott RL.
Gene cuisine or Frankenfood? The theory of reasoned action as an audience segmentation strategy for messages about genetically modified foods.
J Health Commun 2005 Dec; 10:(8):751-67
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/utils/lofref.fcgi?PrId=3396&uid=16316937&db=PubMed&url=http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=1081-0730&volume=10&issue=8&spage=751

Abstract:

Genetically modified (GM) foods are currently a controversial topic about which the lay public in the United States knows little. Formative research has demonstrated that the lay public is uncertain and concerned about GM foods. This study (N = 858) extends focus group research by using the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) to examine attitudes and subjective norms related to GM foods as a theoretical strategy for audience segmentation. A hierarchical cluster analysis revealed four unique audiences based on their attitude and subjective norm toward GM foods (ambivalent-biotech, antibiotech, biotech-normer, and biotech individual). Results are discussed in terms of the theoretical and practical significance for audience segmentation.

Keywords:
Adolescent Adult Aged Female Focus Groups Food, Genetically Modified* Humans Male Middle Aged Persuasive Communication* Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. United States