Factors associated with the risk perception and purchase decisions of Fukushima-related food in South Korea.

ABSTRACT: Following the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident, the risk level perceived by Koreans on the radioactive contamination of Japanese food that is being distributed in Korea remains high. Many of these perceptions are based on subjective risk perception rather than an objective measure with scientific evidence, which makes communicating risks more difficult; therefore, it is critical to understand factors associated with risk perception for effective risk communication. In this study, we identified variables that are associated with buying tendencies and opinions about the regulatory policy of Japanese seafood after the accident. A survey was conducted with 1045 adults aged over 20 years in Korea. The majority (68.8%) responded that they would not purchase Japanese seafood when radioactiv

SUBMITTER: Lee D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5695610 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature