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Area of Science:

  • Science communication
  • Public trust in science
  • Environmental and public health issues

Background:

  • Decades of efforts to communicate scientific consensus on environmental and public health issues have not closed the gap between public acceptance and scientific agreement.
  • Focusing on the existence of scientific consensus is a common strategy, but its effectiveness and generalizability are debated.
  • Existing research on science communication and consensus messaging shows mixed results and ongoing contention regarding interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore public understanding of different models of scientific consensus.
  • To investigate the relationship between familiarity with scientific consensus and trust in science.
  • To evaluate the potential effectiveness of consensus messaging strategies in science communication.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interview study with participants to explore their perceptions of scientific consensus.
  • Analysis of interview data to identify different models of scientific consensus.
  • Examination of the association between awareness of scientific consensus and levels of trust in science.

Main Results:

  • Familiarity with the concept of scientific consensus is less common than anticipated among the public.
  • Participants' understanding of scientific consensus varies, indicating diverse interpretations of what consensus means.
  • The study found a complex relationship between understanding consensus models and overall trust in science.

Conclusions:

  • Current strategies emphasizing scientific consensus may not be effective due to low public familiarity and varied understanding.
  • Further research is needed to develop more effective science communication strategies that resonate with the public.
  • Building trust in science requires addressing the public's understanding of scientific processes and consensus.