Scientific Support Matters: Public Reactions to Social Psychology in Policymaking

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Keyword: Public Policy

Abstract: This study examined how presenting empirical evidence affects public support for applying social psychological research to policymaking. Using scenario-based experiments (N = 773), we found that evidence presentation enhanced perceived utility and policy support. Our findings highlight the importance of transparent communication in promoting evidence-based psychological science in public policy.

• Takaaki Hashimoto (Presenting Author)
• Yasuyuki Kudo (Author)
• Kaori Karasawa (Author)