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| author | Meinsma, Aletta L. Albers, Casper J. Vermaas, Pieter Smeets, Ionica Cramer, Julia |
| author_facet | Meinsma, Aletta L. Albers, Casper J. Vermaas, Pieter Smeets, Ionica Cramer, Julia |
| contents | Quantum technology is predicted to have a significant impact on society once it matures. This study (n = 637 adults representative of the Dutch population) examined the effect of different frames on engagement - specifically, information seeking, internal efficacy, general interest and perceived knowledge - with quantum technology. The different frames were: enigmatic, explaining quantum physics, benefit, risk and balanced. Results indicated that framing quantum as enigmatic does not affect engagement, while explaining quantum physics positively influences general interest. Furthermore, emphasising a benefit of quantum technology increases participants' internal efficacy, whereas highlighting both a benefit and a risk of quantum technology decreases perceived knowledge. Based on these findings, we offer practical advice for science communicators in the field and suggest further research. |
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| spellingShingle | The effect of frames on engagement with quantum technology Meinsma, Aletta L. Albers, Casper J. Vermaas, Pieter Smeets, Ionica Cramer, Julia Physics and Society Quantum Physics Quantum technology is predicted to have a significant impact on society once it matures. This study (n = 637 adults representative of the Dutch population) examined the effect of different frames on engagement - specifically, information seeking, internal efficacy, general interest and perceived knowledge - with quantum technology. The different frames were: enigmatic, explaining quantum physics, benefit, risk and balanced. Results indicated that framing quantum as enigmatic does not affect engagement, while explaining quantum physics positively influences general interest. Furthermore, emphasising a benefit of quantum technology increases participants' internal efficacy, whereas highlighting both a benefit and a risk of quantum technology decreases perceived knowledge. Based on these findings, we offer practical advice for science communicators in the field and suggest further research. |
| title | The effect of frames on engagement with quantum technology |
| topic | Physics and Society Quantum Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.14104 |