Top Indian scientists as public communicators: a survey of their perceptions, attitudes and communication behaviors.

Autor/inn/en	Rajput, Abhay S. D.; Sharma, Sangeeta
Titel	Top Indian scientists as public communicators: a survey of their perceptions, attitudes and communication behaviors.
Quelle	In: Scientometrics, (2022) 6, S.3167-3192 PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0138-9130
DOI	10.1007/s11192-022-04405-7
Schlagwörter	Science communication; Public engagement; Science outreach; Indian scientists; Science communication policy
Abstract	Abstract Research on science communication, especially from scientists’ point of view, is rare in the Indian context. This first of its kind study in India explores the perceptions and attitudes toward science communication of senior and experienced Indian scientists (N = 259). Based on a cross-sectional survey of scientists who are elected fellows of three Indian national science academies, it provides a snapshot of what Indian scientists think about their involvement, performance, and experience in public engagement activities and the perceived impact of their involvement in such activities. It also provides a diagnosis about the use of different ways of public communication by Indian scientists. The results show that almost all the respondents have participated in some science communication activity during their careers, and the majority of their affiliated institutions organized such activities. A vast majority of the respondents had a positive experience in public engagement and expressed willingness to engage in the future as well. More than three-quarters of the respondents personally enjoyed taking part in science communication while feeling that they were confident and well-equipped to communicate their research. The results from this survey are discussed with possible implications for future policies on science communication by scientists and devising appropriate inventions for enhancing their engagement.
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Update	2023/2/05