Assessing the Outputs, Outcomes, and Impacts of Science Communication: A Quantitative Content Analysis of 128 Science Communication Projects

被引：1

作者：

Volk, Sophia Charlotte ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Zurich, Dept Commun & Media Res IKMZ, Andreasstr 15, CH-8050 Zurich, Switzerland

来源：

SCIENCE COMMUNICATION | 2024年 / 46卷 / 06期

基金：

瑞士国家科学基金会;

关键词：

evaluation; impact measurement; content analysis; mass media; public engagement; science communication training; science outreach; social media; science policy; SCIENTISTS; MEDIALIZATION; MEDIA;

D O I：

10.1177/10755470241253858

中图分类号：

G2 [信息与知识传播];

学科分类号：

05 ; 0503 ;

摘要：

Few studies have explored how science communication projects are evaluated and what impact they have. This study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the results of science communication projects carried out by academics. Drawing on the theory of change and evaluation models, possible results of science communication projects are conceptually distinguished at the levels of outputs, outcomes, and impacts. The study draws on a dataset of 128 science communication projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation from 2012 to 2022. Quantitative content analysis reveals few rigorous evaluation designs and a focus on reporting outputs, while outcomes and societal impacts are often neglected.

引用

页码：758 / 789

页数：32

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