When Stories Are Not Enough: Narrative Trust as a Theoretical Perspective for Science Communication
Science Communication: Linking Theory and Practice
Published online on July 01, 2026
Abstract
Science Communication, Ahead of Print.
Storytelling is often presented as a solution to problems of trust in science communication. Yet stories can attract attention without making science credible, meaningful, or legitimate. This commentary proposes narrative trust as a theoretical ...
Storytelling is often presented as a solution to problems of trust in science communication. Yet stories can attract attention without making science credible, meaningful, or legitimate. This commentary proposes narrative trust as a theoretical ...