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Motivations and Deterrents in Contemporary Science Communication: A Questionnaire Survey of Actors in Seven European Countries
- Source :
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International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement . 2023 13(2):131-148. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- As the ecosystem of actors communicating science has become more complex, there is a need to understand the motivations and deterrents of those involved in the communication of science, technology and health topics. This article reports on a survey of 465 communication actors based in seven European countries. The findings suggest strong commonalities between role and country, with personal enthusiasm a key motivator, and from a theoretical perspective, these motivations can be viewed as relatively pragmatic. More variation was found between countries and roles in barriers to communication, though these suggest a perception that institutions do not value this work.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2154-8455 and 2154-8463
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1389237
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21548455.2022.2139165