Attitudes on Animal Research Predict Acceptance of Genetic Modification Technologies by University Undergraduates
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12418705 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kara I Gabriel (0000-0003-1566-1904, Central Washington University ** California State University East Bay, corresponding author), Brook H Rutledge (Central Washington University ** California State University East Bay), Cynthia L Barkley (Central Washington University ** California State University East Bay) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 381-400 |
| Publication date | 2012-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Society and Animals (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1063-1119 • E-ISSN: 1568-5306 |
| Publisher | Brill (PUBLISHER • NL) |
| DOI | 10.1163/15685306-12341261 |
| OpenAlex | W2047198670 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 42 |
Public acceptance of genetic modification (GM) technologies may be essential to their continued development, yet few studies have investigated the manner in which demographic and educational factors predict support for GM research. The current study examined attitudes toward animal research and GM in ~400 university undergraduates enrolled in introductory or upper-level psychology courses with material on animal experimentation. Results revealed that men were more accepting of animal and GM research than were women. Enrollment in upper-level psychology classes that addressed specific topics in animal research did not directly predict support for GM research, but such enrollment was associated with increased endorsement of the validity of animal research, which then contributed to acceptance of GM scenarios. The current findings highlight the impact of educational variables on support for animal research, which may then influence attitudes toward GM research
Medical education · Psychological research · Animal and Plant Science Education · Applied Psychology · Climate Change Communication and Perception · Medicine · Psychology · Science Education and Perceptions · Social Psychology
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| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |