Study title

Acceptability of Genetically Manipulated Potato Resistant to Blight 2006: Focus Group Discussion

Dataset ID Number

FSD2360

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2360

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Haila, Yrjö (University of Tampere)
• Jalonen, Pauliina (University of Helsinki)
• Kauppila, Jussi (Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE))
• Kettunen, Reetta (University of Helsinki)
• Niemi, Karoliina (University of Helsinki)
• Takala, Timo (University of Tampere)
• Teeri, Teemu (University of Helsinki)
• Valve, Helena (Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE))

Abstract

The study charted the acceptability of a genetically modified type of potato, which is resistant to blight, for use in Finnish agriculture and the Finnish food market. The basis for the study were two panel discussions, where the conversation topics included the panelists' personal relationship with potato as a food item, estimations on the necessity of preventing blight, evaluations on the advantages and disadvantages of using the genetically modified potato variety, and evaluations on the management of risks involved with the development and farming of the genetically modified potato. The participants of the discussions represented universities, plant breeding companies, food retailers, food industry, farmers, government officials, and civic organisations. The panelists had been issued with background material concerning the genetically modified potato in advance.

The dataset is only available in Finnish.

Keywords

agricultural biotechnology; agricultural production; genetic engineering; genetically modified crops; natural environment; plant genetics

Topic Classification

• Natural sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Agriculture and forestry (Fields of Science Classification)
• Agriculture and rural industry (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Biotechnology (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Individual datasets

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study.

Data Collector

• Niemi, Karoliina (University of Helsinki)
• Jalonen, Pauliina (University of Helsinki)

Time Period Covered

2006

Collection Dates

2006-08-23

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Event/Process/Activity

Universe

Representatives of universities, plant breeding businesses, food retailers, food industry, farmers, authorities and civic organisations

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Purposive

People representing various interest groups who had knowledge about genetical modification of potato were selected for the group discussions.

Collection Mode

Face-to-face focus group

Research Instrument

Data collection guidelines: Discussion guide

Participant tasks

Data Files

Two text files, approximately 80 pages in total.

Data File Language

The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: Finnish.

Qualitative data are available in their original language only and are not translated.

Data Version

1.0

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

The transcripts were anonymised.

Citation Requirement

The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication.

Bibliographical Citation

Haila, Yrjö (University of Tampere) & Jalonen, Pauliina (University of Helsinki) & Kauppila, Jussi (Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)) & Kettunen, Reetta (University of Helsinki) & Niemi, Karoliina (University of Helsinki) & Takala, Timo (University of Tampere) & Teeri, Teemu (University of Helsinki) & Valve, Helena (Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)): Acceptability of Genetically Manipulated Potato Resistant to Blight 2006: Focus Group Discussion [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2008-09-09). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2360

Deposit Requirement

Notify FSD of all publications where you have used the data by sending the citation information to user-services.fsd@tuni.fi.

Disclaimer

The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.

Related Publications

Jalonen, Pauliina & Valve, Helena & Kettunen, Reetta & Niemi, Karoliina & Kauppila, Jussi & Takala, Timo & Teeri, Teemu & Haila, Yrjö (2008). Perunaruttoa kestävän muuntogeenisen perunan hyväksyttävyys - ESGEMO-ohjelman työpaja. Helsinki: Helsingin yliopisto.