作者: Nidhi Gupta , Arnout R. H. Fischer , Ivo A. van der Lans , Lynn J. Frewer
DOI: 10.1007/S11051-012-0857-X
关键词: Materials science 、 Nanotechnology 、 Applications of nanotechnology 、 Expert opinion 、 Repertory grid 、 Stakeholder analysis 、 Expert judgement 、 Emerging technologies 、 North west 、 Repertory grid method
摘要: Nanotechnology can be described as an emerging technology and, has been the case with other technologies such genetic modifi- cation, different socio-psychological factors will potentially influence societal responses to its devel- opment and application. These play important role in how nanotechnology is developed commercialised. This article aims identify expert opinion on influencing response applications of nanotechnology. Structured inter- views experts from North West Europe were conducted using repertory grid methodology conjunction generalized Procrustes analysis examine psychological constructs underlying uptake 15 key drawn areas (e.g. medicine, agriculture environment, chemical, food, military, sports, cosmetics). Based judgement, main nano- extent which are perceived beneficial, useful, necessary, 'real' physically close end-user these by public.