Econometric analysis of factors affecting organic food consumption behaviors of university students: a case study of Isparta Üniversite öğrencilerinin organik gıda tüketim davranışlarını etkileyen faktörlerin ekonometrik analizi: Isparta ili örneği

SARICA D., Mi̇Chael G. D., Omar I.

Journal of Agriculture Faculty of Ege University, cilt.60, sa.1, ss.111-123, 2023 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 60 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.20289/zfdergi.1180141
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Agriculture Faculty of Ege University
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.111-123
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: accessibility, consumer attitude, environmental concern, health awareness, Knowledge level, logistic regression
  • Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: This study aimed to determine the factors influencing the organic food consumption of students studying at Süleyman Demirel University and Isparta University of Applied Sciences. Material and Methods: For this aim, a logistic regression model was estimated using primary data on demographic and cognitive factors collected through face-to-face interviews via a questionnaire. Gender, income level, knowledge level, environmental concern, price effect, health awareness, and accessibility were among these factors. The survey included 384 university students from Isparta University of Applied Sciences and Süleyman Demirel University. Results: According to the study, 40.88% of the consumers were female, and 59.11% were male, with an average age of 22. It was discovered that 85.68% of participants consumed organic food. In addition, it was determined that the gender, level of knowledge, and accessibility to organic food were statistically significant among the factors affecting organic food consumption. Conclusion: According to the results of the research, it was concluded that gender and a high level of knowledge are important for the consumption of organic food by consumers.