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Scientists' Experiences With Getting Help Making Strategic Communication Choices.

John C Besley1, Sarah Garlick2, Alexandra Benitez Gonalez1

  • 1Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.

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Scientists often receive limited communication support, missing opportunities for strategic help in evidence-based risk communication. More expert guidance is needed for goal identification and strategy development.

Keywords:
communication infrastructureenvironmentinterviewsqualitative researchscientists

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental science communication
  • Risk communication research

Background:

  • Effective risk communication is crucial for evidence-based decision-making.
  • Scientists often require support in translating research into actionable communication strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore scientists' experiences with communication support.
  • To identify types of support that facilitate evidence-based risk communication decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews (individual and focus groups) with scientists and practitioners (n=46).
  • Qualitative thematic analysis to understand support needs and experiences.

Main Results:

  • Scientists predominantly receive tactical-level communication support.
  • Few scientists have access to expertise for identifying communication goals and developing strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Current communication support for scientists is often insufficient for strategic, evidence-based risk communication.
  • There is a need for enhanced support systems to help scientists set and achieve concrete communication goals.