Becker's Healthcare November 15, 2024
Confidence in scientists has slightly increased among Americans since 2023, but it remains lower than pre-pandemic levels, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in October.
The organization surveyed 9,593 U.S. adults between Oct. 21-27, asking if they had “a great deal,” “a fair amount” or “not too much/none at all” confidence in scientists to act in the public’s best interest.
In January 2019, 13% of respondents said they had little or no trust in scientists. By October 2023, that figure grew to 27%.
The latest survey results, published Nov. 14, show that 76% of respondents expressed “a fair amount”...
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