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Why people attend science festivals : interests, motivations and self-reported benefits of public engagement with research

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Jensen, Eric and Buckley, Nicola (2014) Why people attend science festivals : interests, motivations and self-reported benefits of public engagement with research. Public Understanding of Science, Volume 23 (Number 5). pp. 557-573. doi:10.1177/0963662512458624

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Abstract

As a form of public engagement, science festivals have rapidly expanded in size and number over recent years. However, as with other domains of informal public engagement that are not linked to policy outcomes, existing research does not fully address science festivals’ impacts and popularity.This study adduces evidence from surveys and focus groups to elucidate the perspectives of visitors at a large UK science festival. Results show that visitors value the opportunities science festivals afford to interact with scientific researchers and to encounter different types of science engagement aimed at adults, children and families. The most significant self-reported impact of attending a science festival was the development of increased interest and curiosity about new areas of scientific knowledge within a socially stimulating and enjoyable setting.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Science fairs , Communication in science -- Great Britain, Science -- Exhibitions, Science -- Study and teaching
Journal or Publication Title: Public Understanding of Science
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd.
ISSN: 0963-6625
Official Date: July 2014
Dates:
DateEvent
July 2014Published
31 October 2012Available
Volume: Volume 23
Number: Number 5
Page Range: pp. 557-573
DOI: 10.1177/0963662512458624
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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