Naslov
What determines fresh fish consumption in Croatia?

Autori
Tomić, Marina ; Matulić, Daniel ; Jelić, Margareta

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Skup
143rd EAAE/AAEA Joint Seminar

Mjesto i datum
Napulj, Italija, 25.03.2015. - 27.03.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Fresh fish; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Consumers; Structural Equation Modeling

Sažetak
Although fresh fish is widely available, consumption still remains below the recommended intake levels among the majority of European consumers. The economic crisis affects consumer food behaviour, therefore fresh fish is perceived as healthy but also expensive food product. The aim of this study was to determine the factors influencing fresh fish consumption in Croatia using an expanded Theory of Planned Behaviour (Ajzen, 1991) as a theoretical framework. The survey was conducted on a heterogeneous sample of 1151 Croatian fresh fish consumers. The study investigated the relationship between attitudes, perceived behavioural control, subjective norm, moral obligation, involvement in health, availability, intention and consumption of fresh fish. Structural Equation Modeling by Partial Least Squares was used to analyze the collected data. The results indicated that attitudes are the strongest positive predictor of the intention to consume fresh fish. Other significant predictors of the intention to consume fresh fish were perceived behavioural control, subjective norm, health involvement and moral obligation. The intention to consume fresh fish showed a strong positive correlation with behaviour. This survey provides valuable information for food marketing professionals and for the food industry in general.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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