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The Role Of Trust In Public Attitudes Toward Invasive Species Management On Guam: A Case Study, Dara M. Wald, Kimberly A. Nelson, Ann Marie Gawel, Haldre S. Rogers
The Role Of Trust In Public Attitudes Toward Invasive Species Management On Guam: A Case Study, Dara M. Wald, Kimberly A. Nelson, Ann Marie Gawel, Haldre S. Rogers
Dara Wald
Public attitudes toward invasive alien species management and trust in managers’ ability to effectively manage non-native species can determine public support for conservation action. Guam has experienced widespread species loss and ecosystem transformation due to invasive species. Despite Guam’s long history with invasives and efforts to eradicate them, we know little about the sociological context of invasive species. Using focused group discussions, we explore public attitudes toward invasive species management. Respondents expressed support for management activities and a desire to participate directly in conservation actions. Participants also expressed frustration with government institutions and lack of confidence in managers’ abilities to …
Exploring The Role Of Trust And Credibility In Science Communication: Insights From The Sixth Summer Symposium On Science Communication, Kathleen P. Hunt, Dara M. Wald, Michael Dahlstrom, Shuyang Qu
Exploring The Role Of Trust And Credibility In Science Communication: Insights From The Sixth Summer Symposium On Science Communication, Kathleen P. Hunt, Dara M. Wald, Michael Dahlstrom, Shuyang Qu
Dara Wald
The 6th ISU Summer Symposium on Science Communication was held at Iowa State University from June 7 to 9, 2018. Hosting this biennial symposium series is a central activity of the Iowa State Science Communication Project, an interdisciplinary collaboration that aims to enhance research on, education for, and the practice of public science communication. Over 60 national and international scholars and practitioners of science communication attended the symposium and engaged in frank discussion about the processes, rhetorics, perceptions, benefits and limitations of credibility and trust within the context of science communication.
The Impact Of Source Credibility On Scientific Skepticism Of Climate Change And Genetically Modified Foods: Findings From The General Social Survey, Kathleen P. Hunt, Dara M. Wald
The Impact Of Source Credibility On Scientific Skepticism Of Climate Change And Genetically Modified Foods: Findings From The General Social Survey, Kathleen P. Hunt, Dara M. Wald
Dara Wald
The current study explores the role of source credibility in continued public concern over climate change and GM foods, suggesting that this skepticism is more likely driven by perceptions of scientists as knowledgeable, trustworthy, and unbiased- the three primary constructs of source credibility (McCrosky & Teven, 1999; Teven 2008). We analyze data from the 2006 GSS survey to empirically measure the components of source credibility, comparing their influence and relationship to political ideology in perceptions of CC impacts and willingness to consume GM foods.