The Public Trust in Science Scale: A Multilevel and Multidimensional Approach

Anne Reif 1
, 
Monika Taddicken 2
, 
Lars Guenther 3
, 
Justin T. Schröder 1, 3
, 
Peter Weingart 4
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Publication type: Journal Article
Publication date: 2024-12-20
SAGE
scimago Q1
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SJR: 1.350
CiteScore: 8.5
Impact factor: 4.1
ISSN: 10755470, 15528545
Abstract

We developed and validated the Public Trust in Science (PuTruS) Scale to recognize the multidimensional nature of the concept. Drawing on an epistemic understanding of trust in science as a perception, we integrate prior research on different levels of trust objects, emphasizing the importance of trust in scientists. In addition, we include transparency and dialogue orientation to reflect increased public engagement expectations. Data from two German online panel surveys ( nW1 = 3,439; nW2 = 1,030) points toward a five-dimensional structure (expertise, integrity, benevolence, transparency, dialogue orientation). For external validation, we used deference to scientific authority, conspiracy beliefs, and science populism.

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Reif A. et al. The Public Trust in Science Scale: A Multilevel and Multidimensional Approach // Science Communication. 2024.
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Reif A., Taddicken M., Guenther L., Schröder J. T., Weingart P. The Public Trust in Science Scale: A Multilevel and Multidimensional Approach // Science Communication. 2024.
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TY - JOUR
DO - 10.1177/10755470241302758
UR - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10755470241302758
TI - The Public Trust in Science Scale: A Multilevel and Multidimensional Approach
T2 - Science Communication
AU - Reif, Anne
AU - Taddicken, Monika
AU - Guenther, Lars
AU - Schröder, Justin T.
AU - Weingart, Peter
PY - 2024
DA - 2024/12/20
PB - SAGE
SN - 1075-5470
SN - 1552-8545
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@article{2024_Reif,
author = {Anne Reif and Monika Taddicken and Lars Guenther and Justin T. Schröder and Peter Weingart},
title = {The Public Trust in Science Scale: A Multilevel and Multidimensional Approach},
journal = {Science Communication},
year = {2024},
publisher = {SAGE},
month = {dec},
url = {https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10755470241302758},
doi = {10.1177/10755470241302758}
}