Attitudes of Turkish Consumers Towards Genetically Modifi ed Foods

Abstract

This study reports attitudes towards genetically modifi ed (GM) foods among Turkish consumers. The 408 subjects, aged 18-60,
were asked to fi ll a questionnaire including questions specifi cally concerning attitudes about such foods. Most of the participants
were rather negative about GM foods. It was observed that majority of the subjects refused to consume GM foods. However, in
the case of such foods’ being healthier or cheaper than traditional foods, fraction of participants who refused them decreased a bit.
Women and highly educated ones were more positive than men and those with lower education level.