Trust in science amid a replication crisis

The replication crisis in Psychology has undermined both intra-scientific and public trust. This review shows-using Wilholt's notion of epistemic trust-that replicability is fundamental for epistemic reliability. It reports empirical evidence indicating that replication failures may negatively affect public trust, yet transparent communication of Open Science initiatives and proactive self-correction can mitigate these effects. It concludes that robust solutions must not only reinforce epistemic reliability but also ensure researcher's dedication to core values such as transparency and self-correction. Therefore, while Open Science reforms are crucial, they must be accompanied by systemic changes that nurture a scientific culture in which rigorous practices are genuinely incentivized and valued.