Gene editing in animals
What does the public want to know and what information do stakeholder organizations provide
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20402149 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Christine Kuo (0000-0002-5865-9268, Animal Welfare Program, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, Canada), Katherine E Koralesky (0000-0002-7347-7745, Animal Welfare Program, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, Canada), M A G von Keyserlingk (0000-0002-1427-3152, Animal Welfare Program, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, Canada), Daniel M Weary (0000-0002-0917-3982, Animal Welfare Program, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, Canada, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 725-739 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Public Understanding of Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0963-6625 • E-ISSN: 1361-6609 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/09636625241227091 |
| PMID | 38326984 |
| OpenAlex | W4391650317 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 55 |
Organizations involved with gene editing may engage with the public to share information and address concerns about the technology. It is unclear, however, if the information shared aligns with what people want to know. We aimed to understand what members of the public want to know about gene editing in animals by soliciting their questions through an open-ended survey question and comparing them with questions posed in Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) webpages developed by gene editing stakeholder organizations. Participants (338 USA residents) asked the most questions about gene editing in general and animal welfare. In contrast, FAQ webpages focused on regulations. The questions survey participants asked demonstrate a range of knowledge and interests. The discrepancy between survey participant questions and the information provided in the FAQ webpages suggests that gene editing stakeholders might engage in more meaningful public engagement by soliciting actual questions from the public and opening up opportunities for real dialogue
Internet privacy · Political science · Public engagement · Public relations · Stakeholder · Animal Genetics and Reproduction · Computer Science · CRISPR and Genetic Engineering · Genetically Modified Organisms Research · Psychology
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Consumer acceptance, valuation of and attitudes towards genetically modified food
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Constructing Communication
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Politicization of Science in the Public Sphere
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| Citations per year | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |