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

Health Psychology Open
Ida Galli, Roberto Fasanelli

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.

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Jul 16, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Roberto FasanelliFortuna Procentese
Jun 3, 2021·Infectious Disease Reports·Sylvain DelouvéeGrégory Lo Monaco
Aug 1, 2021·Scandinavian Journal of Pain·Sam KeenAmanda C de C Williams

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IRaMuTeQ
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