| Attitudes, values, and socio-demographic characteristics that predict acceptance of genetic engineering and applications of new technology in Australia. | |
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PMID: 17703489 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Studies of community reactions to biotechnology and genetic engineering (GE), in particular, have identified a number of correlates of acceptance, including the field of application of a technology and various characteristics of the perceiver. Factor analysis of acceptability ratings (N=686) of 12 applications of new technologies revealed three factors, denoting medical, societal, and indulgent applications. Acceptability ratings of each application and of GE in principle were regressed onto 18 demographic, attitudinal, trust, and value variables previously identified as potential correlates of acceptance. Predictive profiles for acceptance of medical and societal applications were largely similar. General receptiveness toward science and technology was the primary predictor of GE acceptance and a major predictor of acceptance for each application area. Environmental concern and self-transcendent (e.g., pro-nature) values did not predict acceptance in any instance. Findings clarify considerations associated with acceptance of biotechnological innovations and support arguments against knowledge- and trust-deficit explanations of resistance to technology. |
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Authors:
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Philip Mohr; Adam Harrison; Carlene Wilson; Katrine I Baghurst; Julie Syrette |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Biotechnology journal Volume: 2 ISSN: 1860-7314 ISO Abbreviation: Biotechnol J Publication Date: 2007 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-09-10 Completed Date: 2007-10-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101265833 Medline TA: Biotechnol J Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1169-78 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Food Futures National Research Flagship, Adelaide, SA, Australia. Phil.Mohr@csiro.au |
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Australia Biotechnology / trends* Genetic Engineering / trends* Public Opinion* Social Values* Socioeconomic Factors* |
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