When Scientists Share Their Struggles: How Scientists’ Self-Presentation on Social Media Influences Public Perceptions, Support for Science, and Information-Seeking Intentions
Science Communication: Linking Theory and Practice
Published online on March 18, 2025
Abstract
Science Communication, Volume 48, Issue 2, Page 189-216, April 2026.
Casual recommendations for scientists to “be human” and to “bring the public alongside the scientific process” have generated plethora of such interactions on social media. This study explores different self-presentation tactics, like sharing their ...
Casual recommendations for scientists to “be human” and to “bring the public alongside the scientific process” have generated plethora of such interactions on social media. This study explores different self-presentation tactics, like sharing their ...