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(Non)religious social identity and perceptions of science

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: Social identity is important in determining our perceptions of the world and beliefs about our own and other groups. Religion and nonreligion can both provide people with social identities, which can be helpful for understanding people's perceptions of science. Using a social identity lens provides us with theoretical underpinnings which can add nuance to the use of other measures of (non)religiosity. Implications include perceptions of science and scientists, perceptions of combined (non)religious scientist identities, and the effectiveness of science communication.

Source: Current Opinion in Psychology

DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102230

Author: Carissa A. Sharp

Institution: University of Birmingham

Language: English

Topic: Religion and Society Interactions

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,260

Funder: Templeton Religion Trust