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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology of Science

Background:

  • Awe is linked to religious explanatory frameworks.
  • Limited research exists on awe's impact on scientific explanations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate awe's effect on attitudes toward science.
  • Examine how theism moderates awe's influence on scientific explanation perception.

Main Methods:

  • Three empirical studies were conducted.
  • Participants' awe experiences and attitudes toward science were measured.
  • Individual differences in theism were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Awe consistently decreased perceived scientific explanatory power for theistic individuals.
  • Effects on non-theistic individuals' attitudes toward science were mixed.
  • Theism moderated the relationship between awe and science perception.

Conclusions:

  • Awe can diminish the perceived explanatory power of science, particularly for theistic individuals.
  • Individual differences in theism play a crucial role in how awe influences science attitudes.
  • Findings highlight the complex interplay between emotional experiences and belief systems.