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  • Sociology of Science and Technology
  • Science and Technology Studies (STS)
  • Bioethics

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  • The rise of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) science movements prompts widespread discussion across academia, policy, and media.
  • DIY approaches are increasingly integrated into formal research, yet diverse social actors conceptualize them differently.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To offer a framework for analyzing the discourse surrounding DIY science.
  • To investigate how different social actors construct notions of DIY science.
  • To examine the construction and potential shifts in conceptual borders within DIY science.

Main Methods:

  • Field research in three active DIY science spaces.
  • Analysis of two dedicated DIY community events.
  • Auto-ethnography within the field of DIY biology.
  • Application of the Social Worlds/Arenas (SW/A) theory.

Main Results:

  • Identified multiple conceptualizations of DIY science emerging from distinct social contexts.
  • Demonstrated how interaction and negotiation shape the understanding and deployment of DIY science.
  • Observed the construction and potential fluidity of conceptual borders among social actors.

Conclusions:

  • Conceptualizations of DIY science are inherently tied to their specific social and situational contexts.
  • The context-dependent nature of DIY science presents significant complexities for policy-making and governance.
  • Understanding diverse actor perspectives is crucial for effective engagement with DIY science initiatives.