The relationship between scientific research and public trust is crucial for the effective implementation of evidence-based policies and practices. However, recent trends indicate a growing skepticism towards scientific findings in various sectors of society.
A 2023 Pew Research Center survey reveals that Americans' trust in scientists and positive views of science continue to decline. The share of people who believe science has a mostly positive effect on society has dropped by 16 percentage points since before the pandemic, with only 57% now holding that view. The full results of the survey can be found at the Pew Research Center website here.
SciPinion's survey aims to explore your experiences and insights regarding the erosion of public trust in science and its impact on the application of research findings.