A survey study on the Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) knowledge levels and attitudes of the consumers

Abstract

This research was conducted in the form of a survey study to determine the knowledge levels and attitudes of consumers towards genetically modified organism (GMO). The study was carried out in a 4-month period between September and December 2022. As a data collection tool in the research, questions were asked to determine the knowledge level and attitudes of consumers towards GMO products. The findings of the study revealed that the participants were aware of genetically modified products and the majority of them thought that genetically modified foods were harmful. As a result of the data obtained, it is understood that consumers have some misconceptions about GMO and that important awareness trainings are needed to eliminate these misconceptions. In other words, it has been understood that consumers confuse issues such as GMO, pesticide and antibiotic residue from hormone application, and they have wrong information or prejudice on the subject. Another important issue that consumers will face in the future and somehow need to be informed about the features of the products offered for sale in the market.