An Econometric Analysis of Factors Affecting Fish Consumption: The Case of Tekirdag, Turkey
Abstract
The
aim of this study was to determine the factors affecting the fish consumption
in Tekirdag province. The
data were obtained from 270 consumers selected by using random sampling method
from 48000 households living in Tekirdag province. Consumers' demographic
characteristics were analyzed and responses for preferences about fish
consumption habits were discussed. In this study, Factor Analysis was performed
to analyze the purchasing behavior of consumers about fish consumption. Factor
groups were named as “attitude towards processed and canned products”,
“conscious purchasing”, “opinion about aquaculture”, “health benefits”, “impact
on consumption amount”. Factors affecting the amount of fish consumption per
capita were explained with Tobit model. Consumer’s income, education level and
factor groups derived from factor analysis were used as explanatory variables
in the model. According to the results conscious purchasing factor, health
benefits factor, consumer income and education level have positive effect on
fish consumption. As a result of the study, it was observed that the increases
in income level and conscious level would increase fish consumption. Based on
the result of the Tobit model, in order to increase fish consumption, consumers
should be informed about the health benefits of fish.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Ziraat, Veterinerlik ve Gıda Bilimleri
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Gökhan Unakıtan
0000-0002-9824-5975
Türkiye
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Nisan 2020
Gönderilme Tarihi
23 Eylül 2019
Kabul Tarihi
8 Kasım 2019
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2020 Cilt: 23 Sayı: 2
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