Public evaluations of novel food technologies: a qualitative citizen-scientist deliberative discourse approach

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dc.contributor.advisorHenchion, Maeveen
dc.contributor.advisorMcCarthy, Maryen
dc.contributor.authorGreehy, Gráinne Maria
dc.contributor.funderTeagascen
dc.contributor.funderDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Irelanden
dc.date.accessioned2015-11-19T09:18:39Z
dc.date.available2015-11-19T09:18:39Z
dc.date.issued2015
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dc.description.abstractThis qualitative research expands understanding of how information about a range of Novel Food Technologies (NFTs) is used and assimilated, and the implications of this on the evolution of attitudes and acceptance. This work enhances theoretical and applied understanding of citizens’ evaluative processes around these technologies. The approach applied involved observations of interactive exchanges between citizens and information providers (i.e. food scientists), during which they discussed a specific technology. This flexible, yet structured, approach revealed how individuals construct meaning around information about specific NFTs. A rich dataset of 42 ‘deliberate discourse’ and 42 postdiscourse transcripts was collected. Data analysis encompassed three stages: an initial descriptive account of the complete dataset based on the top-down bottom-up (TDBU) model of attitude formation, followed by inductive and deductive thematic analysis across the selected technology groups. The hybrid thematic analysis undertaken identified a Conceptual Model, which represents a holistic perspective on the influences and associated features directing ‘sense-making’ and ultimate evaluations around the technology clusters. How individuals make sense of these technologies is shaped by: their beliefs, values and personal characteristics; their perceptions of power and control over the application of the technology; and, the assumed relevance of the technology and its applications within different contexts. These influences form the frame for the creation of sense-making around the technologies. Internal negotiations between these influences are evident and evaluations are based on the relative importance of each influence to the individual, which tend to contribute to attitude ambivalence and instability. The findings indicate the processes of forming and changing attitudes towards these technologies are: complex; dependent on characteristics of the individual, technology, application and product; and, impacted by the nature and forms of information provided. Challenges are faced in engaging with the public about these technologies, as levels of knowledge, understanding and interest vary.en
dc.description.sponsorshipTeagasc (Walsh Fellowship); Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Food Institutional Research Measure (FIRM) Project Number 5956)en
dc.description.statusNot peer revieweden
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dc.identifier.citationGreehy, G. M. 2015. Public evaluations of novel food technologies: a qualitative citizen-scientist deliberative discourse approach. PhD Thesis, University College Cork.en
dc.identifier.endpage428
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/2073
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dc.publisherUniversity College Corken
dc.rights© 2015, Gráinne M. Greehy.en
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/en
dc.subjectNovel food technologiesen
dc.subjectCitizen/ consumer acceptanceen
dc.subjectAttitude formationen
dc.subjectInformation processingen
dc.subjectRisk communicationen
dc.subjectDeliberative discourseen
dc.subjectThematic analysisen
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dc.titlePublic evaluations of novel food technologies: a qualitative citizen-scientist deliberative discourse approachen
dc.typeDoctoral thesisen
dc.type.qualificationlevelDoctoralen
dc.type.qualificationnamePhD (Commerce)en
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