Article ; Online: Public responses to scientific research: Does disciplinary attribution matter?
Public understanding of science (Bristol, England)
2018 Volume 28, Issue 2, Page(s) 234–245
Abstract: Research has shown that the form and content of science communications can influence individuals' responses. This study examines whether individuals' perceptions of scientific research are influenced by the discipline to which the research is attributed. ...
| Abstract | Research has shown that the form and content of science communications can influence individuals' responses. This study examines whether individuals' perceptions of scientific research are influenced by the discipline to which the research is attributed. Two vignette experiments find that neither the perceived scientific-ness nor trustworthiness of a study originating from sociology is affected by attributing the study to a different social science or to a natural or medical science. These null findings contrast with surveys showing sizable disciplinary differences in public attitudes. It is possible that disciplinary attribution is a less salient cognitive shortcut when presented in longer communications as compared to survey questions that only provide the name of a discipline. We conclude with suggestions for further research on the role of disciplinary attribution on public perceptions of science. |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2018-12-06 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 1421272-9 |
| ISSN | 1361-6609 ; 0963-6625 |
| ISSN (online) | 1361-6609 |
| ISSN | 0963-6625 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0963662518814365 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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