Table 3 Exploratory factor analysis of the attitude scales
From: Eco-innovative food in Brazil: perceptions from producers and consumers
ATTITUDES | Loading | Mean | S.D. |
|---|---|---|---|
Attitude towards environment and nature Cronbach alpha: 0.78 | 6.42 | ||
Humans are severely abusing the environment | 0.798 | 6.68 | 0.726 |
The balance of nature is fragile to withstand the impacts of modern industrial nations* | 0.747 | 6.57 | 0.867 |
The so-called “ecological crisis” facing humankind does not get proper attention* | 0.794 | 6.38 | 1.054 |
The Earth is finite. with little space and limited resources | 0.576 | 6.23 | 1.260 |
If things continue on their present course. we will soon experience a major ecological catastrophe | 0.812 | 6.25 | 1.231 |
Attitude towards technological progress Cronbach alpha: 0.82 | 6.07 | ||
Many food manufacturers are more interested in making money than in the nutritional quality of its products | 0.726 | 6.29 | 0.974 |
Modern production of food removes vitamins and minerals from food | 0.812 | 6.16 | 1.004 |
The food industry is little concerned about the nutritional value of their products | 0.850 | 6.09 | 1.035 |
Most foods are so processed that they lose nutritional value | 0.819 | 6.17 | 0.997 |
The vast majority of food presents risks when consumed | 0.649 | 5.65 | 1.336 |
Attitude towards Industrial production Cronbach alpha: 0.941 | 5.08 | ||
The degree of civilization can be measured from the degree of technological development | 0.901 | 5.17 | 1.747 |
New technological inventions and applications make up the driving force of progress of society | 0.905 | 5.19 | 1.669 |
In Brazil we are probably better off than ever thanks to the tremendous progress in technology | 0.886 | 4.72 | 1.845 |
Throughout the ages. technological know-how has been the most important weapon in the struggle for life | 0.925 | 5.12 | 1.700 |
Because of the development of the technology we will be able to face up to the problems of tomorrow’s society | 0.886 | 5.18 | 1.799 |
Attitudes towards food production Cronbach alpha: 0.817 | 6.79694 | ||
It is important that the food I eat on a typical day… | |||
Has been prepared in an environmentally friendly way | 0.750 | 6.76 | 0.591 |
Has been produced in a way which has not shaken the balance of nature | 0.738 | 6.78 | 0.527 |
Is packaged in an environmentally friendly way | 0.801 | 6.72 | 0.599 |
Bring benefits to the local community | 0.680 | 6.75 | 0.521 |
Has been produced in a way that is guaranteed that animals have not undergone pain | 0.667 | 6.74 | 0.669 |
Has been produced by companies that guarantee fair working conditions to their employees | 0.616 | 6.90 | 0.339 |
Has been produced without the use of child labor and/or slave labor | 0.649 | 6.93 | 0.297 |
Attitudes towards eco-innovative - food Cronbach alpha: 0.84 | 6.94763 | ||
Negative/Positive | 0.913 | 6.94 | 0.366 |
Harmful/Beneficial | 0.885 | 6.97 | 0.258 |
Unsatisfied/Satisfied | 0.739 | 6.93 | 0.458 |
Unpleasant/Pleasant | 0.895 | 6.96 | 0.271 |