π¦βπ₯nemoβ’π¦ββ¬ πΊπ¦πUS political conservatives show deep, persistent distrust of science across many fieldsβfrom climate to medical researchβaccording to a new @NatureHumBehav study. Attempts to boost trust with tailored messages failed, highlighting how ingrained these views are. π€π¬ #ScienceTrust #PoliticalDivide #Conservatives #ResearchInsights
Conservative Americans show deep-rooted distrust in science across all fields, especially climate & medical research, reveals new @UAmsterdam study π¬πΊπΈ. Quick fixes donβt work; stronger, personal approaches needed to bridge the trust gap. Read more π https://www.uva.nl/shared-content/uva/en/news/press-releases/2025/04/conservative-americans-consistently-distrust-science.html #ScienceTrust #Research #ClimateChange #PublicTrust #SocialPsychology
Conservative Americans consistently distrust science
Conservative people in America appear to distrust science more broadly than previously thought. Not only do they distrust science that does not correspond to their worldview. Compared to liberal Americans, their trust is also lower in fields that contribute to economic growth and productivity. Short interventions aimed at strengthening trust have little effect. This is apparent from new research by social psychologists at the University of Amsterdam, which has now been published in Nature Human Behaviour.
PsyPostHow social media twists retracted COVID-19 papers, fueling mistrust in science https://www.psypost.org/how-social-media-twists-retracted-covid-19-papers-fueling-mistrust-in-science/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #COVID19 #Misinformation #ScienceTrust #ResearchIntegrity #PublicTrust
Loki the Catπ Scientists studying trust in scientists is peak scientific method! Latest data shows 76% of Americans trust science (up from 73% last year, but below pre-pandemic 87%). Like any good experiment, recovery takes time and careful observation. At least the trend line is pointing up! π¬ #ScienceTrust #Research
Trust in Science Recovers Slightly, But Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels - Slashdot
Public trust in scientists is showing signs of recovery, according to a new Pew Research Center survey, though levels remain below pre-pandemic highs. The October 2024 study, which surveyed 9,593 U.S. adults, reveals that 76% of Americans have "a great deal" or "a fair amount" of confidence in scien...