Associations between conspiracism and the rejection of scientific innovations
Associations between conspiracism and the rejection of scientific innovations
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DOI：
10.1177/09636625211007013
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发表时间：
2021-04-16
影响因子：
4.1
通讯作者：
McLennan, Jim
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作者：
Marques, Mathew D.;Kerr, John R.;McLennan, Jim
公众对转基因食品等科学发展的看法可能不一。我们认为，这种基于科学的技术创新被一些人拒绝，因为它们被视为阴谋的一部分。在全国代表性的样本（澳大利亚n = 1011;新西兰n = 754），我们报告了五个阴谋论方面和反科学态度之间的关联。调查结果显示，公众普遍反对转基因食品和使用核能，但更接受可再生能源、饮用循环水、5G网络和儿童疫苗接种。在拒绝科学创新和阴谋主义之间存在着小到中等程度的联系。多变量模型估计了阴谋主义方面与反科学态度的独特关联，提出了几种新颖而重要的关系，特别是对于儿童疫苗接种，转基因食品和5G网络。我们讨论的重要性，研究因素，如阴谋论在理解什么可能会激发和维持拒绝科学证据为基础的索赔社会有争议的技术创新。
Public opinion regarding scientific developments such as genetically modified food can be mixed. We suggest such science-based technological innovations are rejected by some because they are perceived to be advanced as part of a conspiracy. In nationally representative samples (Australia n = 1011; New Zealand n = 754), we report the associations between five conspiracism facets and anti-science attitudes. Results indicate broad public opposition to genetically modified food and use of nuclear power, but more acceptance of renewable power, potable recycled water, 5G networks, and childhood vaccinations. There were small to moderate associations between the rejection of scientific innovations and conspiracism. Multivariate models estimating unique associations of conspiracism facets with anti-science attitudes suggested several novel and important relationships, particularly for childhood vaccination, genetically modified food, and 5G networks. We discuss the importance of examining factors such as conspiracism in understanding what may motivate and sustain rejection of scientific evidence-based claims about socially contentious technological innovations.