Table 3 Items to observe the attitudes towards animal welfare, hunting, and wild game
Construct | Code | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Attitude towards animal welfare | AW1 | It is important that the food I normally eat has been produced in a way that animals have not experienced pain | Adapted from Krystallis et al. (2009) |
AW2 | It is important that the food I normally eat has been produced in a way that animals’ rights have been respected | ||
AW3 | In general humans have too little respect for the quality of life of animals | ||
AW4 | Increased regulation of the treatment of animals in farming is needed | ||
AW5 | Livestock farming raises serious ethical questions about the treatment of animals | ||
Attitude towards hunting | HNT1 | Hunting helps keep nature in balance | Adapted from Ljung et al. (2012) |
HNT2 | Most hunters are well-prepared when they go hunting | ||
HNT3 | I see little wrong with harvesting animals for their meat as long as the animal is not endangered | ||
HNT4 | Hunters are properly trained and follow hunting regulations | ||
HNT5 | Hunting is an important rural tradition | ||
Attitude towards wild game meat | WM1 | It is safe to eat | Adapted from Demartini et al. (2018) |
WM2 | It possesses good nutritional properties | ||
WM3 | It tastes good | ||
WM4 | Its price is fair compared to product quality | ||
WM5 | It is appealing | ||
WM6 | Its production method respects the environment | ||
WM7 | It is a source of income in mountainous areas | ||
WM8 | It is traditional |