Country-specific factors that compel South African scientists to engage with public audiences

December 17th, 2018 | RESEARCH

A study in South Africa shed light on a set of factors, specific to this country, that compel South African scientists towards public engagement. It highlights the importance of history, politics, culture and socio-economic conditions in influencing scientists' willingness to engage with lay audiences. These factors have largely been overlooked in studies of scientists' public communication behaviours.

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Marina Joubert, Author, Stellenbosch University

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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049
Identifier Type: DOI
Identifier: 10.22323/2.17040304

Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 17
Number: 4

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Access and Inclusion: Black | African American Communities | Ethnic | Racial
Audience: General Public | Scientists
Discipline: General STEM | Health and medicine
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Informal | Formal Connections | Media and Technology | Public Programs