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The public understanding of science

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Science and technology (S&T) shapes the everyday lives of individuals. Therefore, there has been widespread recognition of the need to promote greater engagement between the public and the scientific community. The purpose of these engagements is to facilitate mutual understanding, sharing of information, and critical public participation in the future of S&T policy development and practice. The nature of this relationship is influenced by the levels of education and development within each society, how 'science' is defined, and the scope and scale of national science communication efforts. In order to identify ways of enhancing the relationship between the public and S&T, much research has investigated the public understanding of science.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32364003

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Science Education and Perceptions

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162132851

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