How to win friends and influence people: climate scientists' perspectives on their relationship with and influence on government officials

被引:8
作者
Stoutenborough, James W. [1 ]
Bromley-Trujillo, Rebecca [2 ]
Vedlitz, Arnold [3 ]
机构
[1] Idaho State Univ, Dept Polit Sci, Pocatello, ID 83209 USA
[2] Univ Kentucky, Martin Sch Publ Policy & Adm, Lexington, KY 40506 USA
[3] Texas A&M Univ, Bush Sch Govt & Publ Serv, College Stn, TX 77843 USA
基金
美国海洋和大气管理局;
关键词
climate change; policymakers; public policy; scientists' influence; EPISTEMIC COMMUNITIES; POLICY; SCIENCE; RISK; KNOWLEDGE; SUPPORT; MODEL; TRUST;
D O I
10.1017/S0143814X15000112
中图分类号
D0 [政治学、政治理论];
学科分类号
0302 ; 030201 ;
摘要
The use of scientific information in the policy-making process is prevalent in today's society, and political figures frequently consult scientists and experts when considering complex issues like climate change. While policy process literature concerning agenda setting and policy networks, such as epistemic communities and advocacy coalitions, considers the role of scientists in policymaking, very little work has provided insight into the relative influence and perceived relationships between scientists and policymakers. The ability of scientists and policymakers to work together has important implications for policy outcomes. We explore individual scientist's perceptions of the collective influence the scientific community has on policymaking, in addition to perceptions of relationships between scientists and policymakers. We suggest that a number of factors are relevant including trust, contact, attitudes, specialisation and demographics. Our findings indicate that, from scientists' perspectives, contact with policymakers, trust and attitudes about climate change play a significant role in shaping their relationship with policymakers.
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页码:269 / 296
页数:28
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