Measurement of women attitude toward the consumption of organic foods in Turkiye & Algeria


Boukhedimi C., Ataş M. F.

cilt.19, sa.3, ss.51-59, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.46286/msi.2024.19.3.4
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: ERIHPlus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.51-59
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of gender on the willingness to consume organic foods by focusing on the perception of women. This study makes an important theoretical contribution to the previous studies belonging to the healthcare concerns which are expanding in recent years in order to ensure the wellbeing of consumers by enhancing to use safe type of food, called organic foods. Using the Chi square test and two sample independent t-test, this paper examines whether Turkish and Algerian women are aware with the consumption of organic meals. Including 81 participants, 63 of them were women; it has been concluded that there is no significant difference in terms of gender regarding the acceptance of organic foods. This research demonstrates that both men and women are aware of their willingness to consume organic foods.