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The Collective Trust Game: An Online Group Adaptation of the Trust Game Based on the HoneyComb Paradigm
Published on: October 20, 2022
Global studies on trust in science suggest new theoretical and methodological directions
Jan Pfänder1, Niels G Mede2, Viktoria Cologna1
1Department of Environmental Social Sciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag), Switzerland.
Abstract:
Public trust in science is vital for tackling global challenges. Recently, global surveys and Many Labs collaborations have begun to broaden the scope of research. However, these studies have also highlighted theoretical and methodological challenges. Here, we review these challenges and argue that beyond expanding geographical coverage, greater conceptual clarity and harmonized measures are essential to improve comparability across studies on trust in science. We conclude by encouraging reflection on the normative assumptions that currently guide research on trust in science.
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