What type of study is this?

This is a Survey study (also classified as: Quantitative approach, Exploratory factor analysis, Descriptive statistics).

September 10, 2025

Attitudes towards insect-based foods: the Polish consumer perspective

Key Points

Polish consumers generally lack sufficient information on insect-based foods, leading to reluctance in trying them.
About 631 respondents participated in the online survey, which utilized 15 variables to measure consumer attitudes.
The study employed descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis to define consumer attitudes towards insect-based foods.
Results highlight the perception of insect-based foods as unhealthy, unsafe, and non-nutritious among Polish consumers.

Abstract

The aim of the article was to assess Polish consumers’ attitudes towards insect-based products according to respondents’ gender, age, place of residence, level of education and material situation. The study used a quantitative approach based on data from an online survey conducted in 2023 with 631 Polish respondents. The survey included 15 variables measured on a five-point scale describing consumers' attitudes towards insect-based food. Descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis were used to identify the key components that define consumer attitudes and behaviours towards insect-based food. The results suggest that Polish consumers generally lack sufficient information on this category of products and are not inclined to spend time looking for it. Instead, they show a certain level of reluctance towards this type of food. Consumers do not perceive it as healthy, safe or nutritious. The research findings suggest that the adoption of insect-based food among Polish consumers may be problematic.

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