APS
APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
The Effects of Gender, Discipline, and Scientist Advocacy on Perceptions of Credibility and Motivations
- Kathryn Arntsen
University of Mary Washington - Kayln Clinkenbeard
University of Mary Washington - Madeleine McGann
University of Mary Washington - Rebekah Stone
University of Mary Washington - Mindy Erchull
University of Mary Washington
Abstract
We sought to replicate and extend research on the impact of scientists’ public advocacy on perceptions of credibility and motivation by adding scientists’ gender and discipline. We found that the field of science, but not gender, had an effect on perceived motives, but perceptions of credibility were not impacted.
Applied Experimental
