Microbiologists' Public Engagement Views and Behaviors.

ABSTRACT: In this study, we present results from an extensive survey of US-based microbiologists (adults) to explore these scientists' perceptions and behaviors related to communicating their research. Specifically, we explored the frequency with which microbiologists engage in public communication, how they evaluate their public communication experiences, and the factors associated with their willingness to engage in face-to-face and online public communication in the future. Data from a multi-wave online survey suggest that microbiologists (N = 903) are somewhat frequent communicators who derive great value from their outreach efforts. The results further suggest that social and psychological drivers of future intentions to engage with the public are consistent with the Theory of Planned Behavior

SUBMITTER: Dudo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5969410 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature