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Public understanding of science and common sense: Social representations of the human microbiome among the expert and non-expert public.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this investigation is to examine the structure and the content of different social groups' representations of the human microbiome. We employed a non-probabilistic sample comprising two groups of participants. The first group (n?=?244) included university students. The second group included lay people (n?=?355). We chose a mixed-method approach. The data obtained were processed using IRaMuTeQ software. The results allow us to identify the anchoring and objectification processes activated by the two different groups of interviewees. The results could be useful to those in charge of implementing campaigns aimed at promoting health literacy.

SUBMITTER: Galli I

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7262860 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Public understanding of science and common sense: Social representations of the human microbiome among the expert and non-expert public.

Galli Ida I Fasanelli Roberto R

Health psychology open 20200101 1

The aim of this investigation is to examine the structure and the content of different social groups' representations of the human microbiome. We employed a non-probabilistic sample comprising two groups of participants. The first group (<i>n</i> = 244) included university students. The second group included lay people (<i>n</i> = 355). We chose a mixed-method approach. The data obtained were processed using IRaMuTeQ software. The results allow us to identify the anchoring and objectification pr ...[more]

PMID: 32528717

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Public understanding of science and common sense: Social representations of the human microbiome among the expert and non-expert public.

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Public understanding of science and common sense: Social representations of the human microbiome among the expert and non-expert public.

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