Table 1.
Questionnaire items on attitudes toward farm animal welfare.
| Dual role | Statement | References |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer role | I am concerned about the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption | 52 |
| I feel compassion for farm animals raised for human consumption | 53 | |
| I believe the use of violence on farm animals raised for human consumption is morally reprehensible | 54 | |
| I believe that farm animals raised for human consumption should be treated with dignity | 52 | |
| Ensuring the proper care of farm animals raised for human consumption is important to me | 55 | |
| I believe that improving the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption is more important than the pursuit of low prices | ||
| Citizen role | I believe that farm animals possess physical sensations similar to those of humans | 56 |
| I believe that farm animals can experience emotions similar to those of humans | ||
| Improving farm animal welfare brings me a sense of fulfillment | 4 | |
| I believe that farm animals have an inherent right to life similar to that of humans | 57 | |
| I believe that intensive farming practices raise serious ethical concerns regarding the treatment of farm animals | 58 | |
| I believe that individuals who oppose intensive farming practices are driven by genuine concern rather than being overly sentimental | 15 | |
| Consumer role | I actively keep myself informed about issues related to the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption | 59 |
| I believe I possess ample understanding about the living conditions of farm animals raised for human consumption | ||
| I believe that the conditions during transport have an impact on the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption | 54 | |
| I believe that pre-slaughter practices have an impact on the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption | ||
| I believe that farm animals raised for human consumption perform better when they are in comfortable conditions | 59 | |
| I believe that improving the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption leads to higher-quality animal products | 52 | |
| Citizen role | I have heard of the phrase “farm animal welfare” | 4 |
| I have an understanding of the concept of farm animal welfare | 10 | |
| I believe that improving farm animal welfare benefits both humans and animals | 60 | |
| I support the inclusion of farm animal welfare in school curricula | ||
| I believe that the current standards of farm animal welfare in China are falling behind those of developed countries | 4 | |
| I believe that it is important to establish legislation for farm animal welfare | 10 | |
| Consumer role | Consideration of farm animal welfare plays a role in my choices when purchasing animal products | 61 |
| I would consider changing my choice of store to purchase welfare-friendly products | 62 | |
| I have a preference for animal products that meet established animal welfare standards over regular products | 54 | |
| I am willing to pay a premium for welfare-friendly animal products | 61 | |
| I believe that it is difficult to identify the welfare conditions of farm animals using the information available on animal products | 54 | |
| I believe that welfare-friendly animal products should be officially certified and labelled | 63 | |
| Citizen role | I treat farm animals well when I have contact with them | 54 |
| I intervene when I witness farm animal abuse | ||
| I would like to tell people around me about farm animal welfare | ||
| I would like to be involved in the improvement of the welfare of farm animals | 15 | |
| I am open to donating to organizations dedicated to improving farm animal welfare | ||
| I support the implementation of legislation and the establishment of national standards to protect the welfare of farm animals | 10 |