Open AccessConsumer acceptance of edible insect foods: an application of the extended theory of planned behavior
Author(s) -
Yun-Jeong Bae,
Jinkyung Choi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nutrition research and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.506
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 2005-6168
pISSN - 1976-1457
DOI - 10.4162/nrp.2021.15.1.122
Subject(s) - theory of planned behavior , food science , insect , business , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , computer science , ecology , control (management) , artificial intelligence
The purpose of this study was to measure consumer acceptance of edible insect foods (EIFs) while applying the extended theory of planned behavior (ETPB). Insects as food have attracted interest as potential possible sources of nutrition for the future. This study investigated consumers' perception toward insect food and future purchase behaviors.