Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 1999

Variable Details

VariableGMGENES
LabelNever interfere genes plants+animlC2.25d
Question text You may have heard of genetically modified or 'GM' foods. These are made from plants which have had their genes altered. Some people say that growing these plants may damage other plants and wildlife and that food made from them may not be safe to eat. Other people say that growing these plants may mean lower food prices and less use of pesticides and weed killers. Please say how much you agree with each of these statements about genetically modified (GM) foods. We should never interfere with the genes of plants and animals.
Responses
1 Agree strongly 248
2 Agree 277
3 Neither agree/disagree 145
4 Disagree 87
5 Disagree strongly 35
8 Can't choose 33
9 Not Answered 8
-2 Skp,A+B versions 1617
-1 No self-completn 693
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 1999
Interviewer InstructionsPlease tick one box on each line
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.