Table 1.
Overview of survey development and data collection for the three studies.
| Study 1 | Study 2 | Study 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Survey Development | |||
| Consumers | Consumers | Consumers | |
| (n = 1083) | (n = 309) | (n = 305) | |
| Part 1: Behavioural variables | Visit frequency before COVID-19 | Visit frequency before COVID-19 | Takeaway frequency before and since COVID-19 |
| Revisit intention | Revisit behaviour | ||
| Part 2: Attitudes and perceptions | Attitudes towards 21 expected safety measures | Attitudes towards 14 imposed safety measures | Attitudes towards government decisions |
| Perceived safety and compliance | Willingness to support through 5 actions | ||
| Perceived business transparency of safety measures | Perceived government transparency of measures | ||
| Part 3: Profiling variables | Socio-demographic | Socio-demographic | Socio-demographic |
| Food service sector | Food service sector | Food service sector | |
| (n = 306) | (n = 221) | (n = 253) | |
| Part 1: Attitudes and perceptions | Expectations of attitudes towards 21 expected safety measures | Perceived impact on profitability of 14 imposed safety measures | Expectations of willingness to support through 5 actions |
| Part 2: Profiling variables | Business type | Business type | Business type |
| Data Collection | |||
| Timing | May 2020 | June 2020 | November 2020 |
| Stage of the pandemic | 1st wave of infections | In between waves | 2nd wave of infections |
| Situation for food service businesses (start date) |
Mandatory closure (14 March 2020) |
Reopening (8 June 2020) |
Mandatory closure (19 October 2020) |