| dc.contributor.author | Anderson, Jon Charles | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research evaluates perceptions of genetically modified (GM) and organic food among
North Dakota college students. Students responded to one of two survey instruments
containing identical wording except for reference to genetic modification or organic.
Students were first asked to read a primer defining genetic modification or organic
production. Participants indicated level of agreement on a Likert scale. Responses to
statements in the construct areas of health, environment, ethics, regulation, and risk were
considered. Mean responses were compared among surveys and to responses to previous
surveys of Americans and of shoppers in North Dakota. Organic food was perceived as a
healthier and safer choice. Organic practices were perceived to be more environmentally
sound. Respondents expressed a level of concern over the unknown effects GM food could
have on the environment and society as a whole. However, participants generally felt that
genetic modification could be used effectively and valued some of the associated benefits.
Reliability assessment revealed that statements within each construct area are reliable and
can be used in future surveys. | en_US |
| dc.publisher | North Dakota State University | en_US |
| dc.rights | NDSU policy 190.6.2 | |
| dc.title | North Dakota College Students' Perceptions of GM and Organic | en_US |
| dc.type | Master's Paper | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-01-31T14:15:54Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-01-31T14:15:54Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2004 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10365/27375 | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Genetically modified foods -- North Dakota. | en_US |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Natural foods -- North Dakota. | en_US |
| dc.subject.lcsh | College students -- North Dakota -- Attitudes. | en_US |
| dc.rights.uri | https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf | |
| ndsu.degree | Master of Science (MS) | en_US |
| ndsu.college | Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources | en_US |
| ndsu.department | Agribusiness and Applied Economics | en_US |
| ndsu.program | Agribusiness and Applied Economics | en_US |
| ndsu.advisor | Wachenheim, Cheryl | |
