Using Frames to Make Scientific Communication More Effective

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ID20002858
AuthorsJames N Druckman (0000-0002-1249-6790), Arthur Lupia (0000-0003-3220-1125)
EditorsKathleen Hall Jamieson (0000-0002-4167-3688), Dan M Kahan (0000-0002-2737-2512), Dietram A Scheufele (0000-0002-9914-5407)
Year2017
Publication date2017-06-06
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueOxford Handbook of the Science of Science Communication (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherOxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190497620.013.38
OpenAlexW2735083433
ISBN9780190497620
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited39

Science can serve as a valuable foundation for the making of public policy. For science to have this effect, it must be effectively communicated to individuals, organizations, and institutions. Effective science communication often involves frames that highlight particular aspects of a scientific finding or issue. This chapter discusses ways in which frames can be used to facilitate effective scientific communication—particularly we explore the impact of frames with regard to attention limitations, political polarization, and the politicization of science. We also highlight unanswered questions and challenges. The main lesson of this chapter is that there are certain conditions under which choosing particular frames yields more effective communication. While understanding these conditions does not guarantee success, it can help science communicators avoid common mistakes

Engineering ethics · Foundation (evidence) · Management science · Political science · Science communication · Science education · Scientific communication · Climate Change Communication and Perception · Computer Science · Engineering · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Law · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance

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