Table 2.
Loading | Mean | SD | Cronbach's alpha | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Factor 1: Health and nutritional aspects | 0.87 | |||
Has medicinal benefits | 0.61 | 6.33 | 1.18 | |
Keeps me healthy | 0.59 | 6.35 | 1.13 | |
High in fibre | 0.65 | 6.06 | 2.09 | |
Factor 2: Familiarity | 0.87 | |||
It is commonly eaten by my tribe | 0.94 | 6.30 | 1.22 | |
It is the food I have been used to | 0.88 | 6.02 | 1.32 | |
Factor 3: Convenience | 0.86 | |||
Can be easily purchased | 0.55 | 6.15 | 1.33 | |
It is easy to wash | 0.59 | |||
Can be cooked very simply | 0.56 | 6.18 | 1.44 | |
Factor 4: Sensory appeal | 0.87 | |||
It is very tasty | 0.76 | 6.10 | 1.43 | |
Factor 5: Natural content | 0.86 | |||
It is free from contaminations (e.g. pesticides/fertilisers) | 0.78 | 6.15 | ||
It is handled hygienically | 0.68 | 6.02 |