Near, Far, Wherever You Are? How Distance from Science Affects Perceptions
“… research that’s psychologically close tends to be viewed more positively, with less skepticism, and as more credible.”
trust in scientists
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“Trust me, I’m a doctor”: What makes people trust scientists
Altruism could influence public trust in scientists more than credentials.
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In Science We Trust: Identifying Cues for Trust in Science Media
Who trusts who? And how? Researchers look at how trust cues influence perceptions of science media.
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Hitting the brakes on the hype train: how audiences perceive uncertainty in science
New research suggests audiences perceive researchers who disclose uncertainty about their work as more objective.
