Explaining end-users' intentions to use innovative medical and food biotechnology products

Bob C. Mulder, P. Marijn Poortvliet, Peter Lugtig, Marijn de Bruin

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Abstract

Low public acceptance hinders the successful introduction of biotechnological innovations, such as genetically modified foods or vaccinations against infectious diseases. Earlier studies indicated that a lack of knowledge is not a key barrier to acceptance. This was confirmed in the current study, which examined an integrated theoretical model tested among 579 participants from the Dutch public. The results suggest that communication strategies should instead target attitudes, social norms, and risk perceptions, and appeal to people's tendency (or lack thereof) to be innovative.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)997-999
Number of pages3
JournalBiotechnology Journal
Volume9
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014

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