Table 4.
Responses of the scales measuring attitudes toward farm animal welfare.
| Statement | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I am concerned about the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption | 354 | 550 | 1802 | 1504 | 1074 |
| I feel compassion for farm animals raised for human consumption | 546 | 994 | 1391 | 1294 | 1059 |
| I believe the use of violence on farm animals raised for human consumption is morally reprehensible | 172 | 359 | 592 | 1621 | 2540 |
| I believe that farm animals raised for human consumption should be treated with dignity | 1055 | 1443 | 1084 | 993 | 709 |
| Ensuring the proper care of farm animals raised for human consumption is important to me | 680 | 1186 | 1240 | 1220 | 958 |
| I believe that improving the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption is more important than the pursuit of low prices | 1206 | 1107 | 836 | 973 | 1162 |
| I believe that farm animals possess physical sensations similar to those of humans | 57 | 177 | 403 | 1860 | 2787 |
| I believe that farm animals can experience emotions similar to those of humans | 84 | 216 | 416 | 1824 | 2744 |
| Improving farm animal welfare brings me a sense of fulfillment | 922 | 877 | 2331 | 683 | 471 |
| I believe that farm animals have an inherent right to life similar to that of humans | 2073 | 2773 | 346 | 63 | 29 |
| I believe that intensive farming practices raise serious ethical concerns regarding the treatment of farm animals | 347 | 1253 | 1692 | 1484 | 508 |
| I believe that individuals who oppose intensive farming practices are driven by genuine concern rather than being overly sentimental | 251 | 475 | 1510 | 1849 | 1199 |
| I actively keep myself informed about issues related to the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption | 2635 | 1873 | 414 | 217 | 145 |
| I believe I possess ample understanding about the living conditions of farm animals raised for human consumption | 2942 | 1957 | 246 | 83 | 56 |
| I believe that the conditions during transport have an impact on the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption | 374 | 627 | 933 | 2226 | 1124 |
| I believe that pre-slaughter practices have an impact on the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption | 440 | 649 | 816 | 2359 | 1020 |
| I believe that farm animals raised for human consumption perform better when they are in comfortable conditions | 174 | 385 | 712 | 2194 | 1819 |
| I believe that improving the welfare of farm animals raised for human consumption leads to higher-quality animal products | 158 | 272 | 540 | 2229 | 2085 |
| I have heard of the phrase “farm animal welfare” | 2867 | 1151 | 683 | 379 | 204 |
| I have an understanding of the concept of farm animal welfare | 2943 | 1427 | 539 | 216 | 159 |
| I believe that improving farm animal welfare benefits both humans and animals | 273 | 521 | 1083 | 2126 | 1281 |
| I support the inclusion of farm animal welfare in school curricula | 323 | 608 | 2805 | 852 | 696 |
| I believe that the current standards of farm animal welfare in China are falling behind those of developed countries | 315 | 428 | 2033 | 1393 | 1115 |
| I believe that it is important to establish legislation for farm animal welfare | 317 | 516 | 956 | 1433 | 2062 |
| Consideration of farm animal welfare plays a role in my choices when purchasing animal products | 593 | 1415 | 989 | 1408 | 879 |
| I would consider changing my choice of store to purchase welfare-friendly products | 657 | 1724 | 1156 | 1196 | 551 |
| I have a preference for animal products that meet established animal welfare standards over regular products | 275 | 667 | 1099 | 1866 | 1377 |
| I am willing to pay a premium for welfare-friendly animal products | 497 | 996 | 1227 | 1405 | 1159 |
| I believe that it is difficult to identify the welfare conditions of farm animals using the information available on animal products | 131 | 832 | 1575 | 1776 | 970 |
| I believe that welfare-friendly animal products should be officially certified and labelled | 251 | 479 | 763 | 1987 | 1804 |
| I treat farm animals well when I have contact with them | 23 | 71 | 822 | 1792 | 2576 |
| I intervene when I witness farm animal abuse | 124 | 529 | 1362 | 1207 | 2062 |
| I would like to tell people around me about farm animal welfare | 613 | 862 | 1519 | 1363 | 927 |
| I would like to be involved in the improvement of the welfare of farm animals | 884 | 1443 | 1715 | 736 | 506 |
| I am open to donating to organizations dedicated to improving farm animal welfare | 1023 | 1511 | 294 | 1061 | 1395 |
| I support the implementation of legislation and the establishment of national standards to protect the welfare of farm animals | 331 | 601 | 924 | 1446 | 1982 |