Perceptions of science in Catalan society

Author(s): Caceres, J.

Journal/Book: Public Underst Sci. 1997; 6: Dirac House, Temple Back, Bristol, England BS1 6BE. IOP Publishing Ltd. 143-166.

Abstract: The project 'Perception of Science by Catalan Society: Sociological study 1995' used a questionnaire to determine: the level of interest in science among Catalans; which channels the public uses to find out about scientific matters; attitudes towards science as an element of culture; the level of scientific knowledge of the Catalan population; and the sociological profile of the population according to its level of scientific culture. Compared with the results of a similar study carried out in 1989, knowledge and interest in science in the Catalan population has increased, and may be connected to the increase of the portion of the population with secondary or university education. Although interest has increased among women, those with highest levels of 'scientific culture' are well educated, socially active young men. Other socio-demographic features and patterns of media use suggest that more effective diffusion of scientific information might be achieved if particular types of information were aimed at specific groups through particular media.

Note: Article Ribas C, Pompeu Fabra Univ, Sci Commun Observ, Rambla 30-32, Barcelona 08002, SPAIN

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