Livestreaming Science
How Awe-Inspiring Media Events May Foster Science Interest Through Meta-Emotional Gratification and Eudaimonic Appreciation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12431192 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xi Cui (0000-0002-0571-6783, College of Charleston, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 3-31 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Science Communication (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1075-5470 • E-ISSN: 1552-8545 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10755470251315951 |
| OpenAlex | W4407278854 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 62 |
We investigate how livestreaming science events may stimulate audience interest in science. We conducted an online experiment ( N = 356) and found that watching video footage from the live broadcast of a spectacular rocket launch was associated with increased science information-seeking intention, indicating initial science interest development. We distinguish parallel mechanisms of interest evocation, that is, meta-emotional media gratification via the emotion of awe and eudaimonic media appreciation sequentially mediated by awe and awareness of knowledge gap. Moreover, perceived science self-efficacy moderated meta-emotional gratification. Findings suggest that awe-inspiring science media events may facilitate interest development by motivating information-seeking about science topics
Gratification · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Media Influence and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |