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Implications for Policy in South Korean Seafood Education via the Lens of the Social, Ecological, and Technological Systems (SETS) Model

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  • Heon-Dong Lee

    (Division of Marine & Fisheries Business and Economics, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea)

  • Chang-Yu Hong

    (Division of Global & Interdisciplinary Studies, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea)

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the impact of integrating the Social, Ecological, Technological Systems (SETS) keyword coding—which categorizes sustainability themes into social, ecological, and technological dimensions—into seafood consumption education programs. In this study, the SETS framework is utilized to conduct an analysis of the educational environment around the consumption of seafood in South Korea. Through the utilization of focus group interviews with industry professionals, the research reveals that the current educational framework on the consumption of seafood and dietary education has a substantial gap in its coverage. The study indicates a predominant focus on the social aspects (56.46%) of seafood consumption education among stakeholders, succeeded by the technological (28.26%) and ecological dimensions (15.28%). To enhance seafood dietary education, the study proposes two primary avenues: developing comprehensive seafood dietary education programs for diverse age demographics and establishing a training system for specialized professionals in seafood dietary education. Future research should refine the SETS approach and explore its broader application across food systems to further promote sustainable consumption.

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  • Heon-Dong Lee & Chang-Yu Hong, 2025. "Implications for Policy in South Korean Seafood Education via the Lens of the Social, Ecological, and Technological Systems (SETS) Model," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(9), pages 1-21, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:9:p:4103-:d:1647909
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