Perceptions and attitudes of the Mexican urban population towards genetically modified organisms

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to measure Mexicans’ perceptions and attitudes about the production and consumption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire with 63 questions that encompassed 11 latent factors was used to obtain information. The questionnaire was administered to 14,720 people in Mexico’s urban areas. Findings The results revealed important similarities and differences with...