Trust undone: How COVID-19 coverage shaped scientists’ trust in journalism and their willingness to engage with the media
Public Understanding of Science
Published online on February 12, 2026
Abstract
Public Understanding of Science, Volume 35, Issue 4, Page 490-507, May 2026.
This study explores how scientists’ experiences during the pandemic influenced their trust in journalism and their willingness to engage with the media. The study employed a survey approach, collecting data from 4089 scientists affiliated with German ...
This study explores how scientists’ experiences during the pandemic influenced their trust in journalism and their willingness to engage with the media. The study employed a survey approach, collecting data from 4089 scientists affiliated with German ...