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  11. Outsciencing The Scientists: A Cross-sectional Mixed-methods Investigation Of Public Trust In Scientists In Seven European Countries

Outsciencing the scientists: a cross-sectional mixed-methods investigation of public trust in scientists in seven European countries

Leonardo W Heyerdahl1, Yanina Borzykh1, Benedetta Lana1

  • 1Global Health, Institut Pasteur/Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.

BMJ Public Health
|February 28, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Public trust in scientists is vital for health recommendations. This study found trust linked to demographics and information sources, with lower trust among those believing in conspiracy theories about COVID-19 origins.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology of Science

Background:

  • Public trust in scientists is critical for adherence to health recommendations during global crises.
  • Existing studies often overlook scientific uncertainty and public perceptions of scientists' roles.
  • This research explores factors influencing public trust in scientists within European scientific debates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate factors associated with public trust in scientists across seven European countries.
  • To investigate how and why individuals accepted or rejected scientific claims during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To understand the public's perception of scientists' roles and practices in scientific debates.

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Keywords:
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  • Quantitative analysis using multiple regression for sociodemographic data, trust levels, information sources, and COVID-19 beliefs.
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    • Trust in scientists correlated with higher age, education, left/centre political affiliation, and specific information sources.
    • Lower trust was observed in individuals who believed COVID-19 was deliberately released or that 5G exacerbated symptoms.
    • Both trusting and distrusting groups referenced scientific evidence, but perceived scientists as not the primary actors in debates.

    Conclusions:

    • Quantitative findings align with previous research on trust predictors.
    • Qualitative data reveal more diverse views on scientists' practices and roles than previously assumed.
    • Further research into these variations is essential for enhancing scientific literacy and public trust.