Table A1.
Variables in the hypothetical model.
| Constructs | Code | Measurable Variable Dimension |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge KN | KN1 | I understand what genetically modified food is |
| KN2 | I understand what genetically edited food is | |
| KN3 | I understand clearly the difference between genetically modified and genetically edited | |
| KN4 | I understand the potentials of utilizing gene editing technology on crops/food | |
| KN5 | I understand the potentials of utilizing gene editing technology on animals | |
| KN6 | I understand the potentials of utilizing gene editing technology on human health | |
| KN7 | I am willing to learn more about gene editing technology | |
| Attitude | ATT1 | I understand what genetically modified food is |
| Towards | ATT2 | I understand what genetically edited food is |
| Technology | ATT3 | I understand clearly the difference between genetically modified and genetically edited |
| ATT | ATT4 | I understand the potentials of utilizing gene editing technology on crops/food |
| ATT5 | I understand the potentials of utilizing gene editing technology on animals | |
| ATT6 | I understand the potentials of utilizing gene editing technology on human health | |
| ATT7 | I am willing to learn more about gene editing technology | |
| Trust TR | TR1 | I have trust in academic researchers working on biotechnology projects |
| TR2 | I have trust in scientists working on gene editing technology | |
| TR3 | I have trust in biotech companies that aims to utilize gene editing technology | |
| TR4 | I have trust in the government regulations that govern food safety in Japan | |
| TR5 | I have trust that biotechnology is providing great value to the society | |
| TR6 | I have trust in the farmers in Japan who will utilize gene editing farming technique | |
| TR7 | I have trust in the news (TV, Radio, Newspaper) promoting gene editing technology in food | |
| Perceived Benefits PB | PB1 | I think that genetically edited food shall bring more health benefits for its consumers |
| PB2 | I think that editing animal genes is a good approach for better animal health and comfort for the animals | |
| PB3 | I think that genetically edited food will help reducing hunger in developing countries | |
| PB4 | I think that genetically edited food shall be financially suitable for the majority | |
| PB5 | Utilizing gene editing technology shall boost the farming and agriculture in Japan | |
| PB6 | Utilizing gene editing technology shall enhance the Japanese economy and society | |
| PB7 | I think even if gene editing technologies have risks, scientists will be able to fix it in the future | |
| Perceived Risks PR | PR1 | I think that If I eat genetically edited food, my genome might get affected |
| PR2 | I think that if I eat genetically edited food, it will create a negative effect on my health | |
| PR3 | I think that planting genetically edited seeds is considered as a risk for the environment | |
| PR4 | I think that editing animal genes shall create risks on animal health in the future | |
| PR5 | I think that If I consume genetically edited products, it may negatively affect my descendants | |
| PR6 | I think that utilizing gene editing technology in food might create more allergies | |
| PR7 | I think of risk consequences of using gene editing technology are still unclear | |
| Willingness to Purchase WTP | WTP1 | I am willing to purchase genetically edited food in general |
| WTP2 | I will buy gene-edited food if it has less fat than ordinary food | |
| WTP3 | I would buy genetically edited food if it were cheaper than ordinary food | |
| WTP4 | I will buy genetically edited food if it is grown in an environmentally friendly way | |
| WTP5 | I will buy genetically edited food if it has better nutrients than ordinary food | |
| WTP6 | I will buy genetically edited food if it provides better health benefits | |
| WTP7 | I would buy genetically edited food as a gift for family or friend |