Table 5

Results of one-way ANOVA analysis of variance on statements related to FPCs’ attitudes toward food safety*

Respondents’ characteristicsTest value and probability
FPCs should be especially sensitive to food safetyHonesty and ethics should characterize every FPC
GenderF(1,383) = 7.81, p = 0.05 
Socio-economic groupF(5, 378) = 2.77, p = 0.02F(5, 378) = 2.62, p = 0.02
The overall level of confidence F(4, 382) = 2.58, p = 0.04
The overall attitude toward riskF(4, 381) = 2.76, p = 0.03F(4, 381) = 2.44, p = 0.05
School/University – the main source of food safety information F(1, 382) = 4.49, p = 0.04
Customer type – familiar F(1, 382) = 5.70, p = 0.02
Customer type – skeptical F(1, 382) = 4.46, p = 0.04

Note(s): * Only significant differences between group averages are included

Source(s): Own elaboration

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