Prior Attitude, Individualism and Perceived Scientists’ Expertise
Yicheng Zhu,
Jinghong Xu,
Rukun Zhang
et al.
Abstract:On Chinese social media, the stigmatization of homosexuals is tightly connected to the belief that they have a higher risk of contraction than others. However, scientists’ estimation of such risks is selectively framed on media outlets, and could cause confusion about and even polarization around the topic. In the theoretical framework of motivated reasoning, the current study showcases a cognition-intention link in the processing of scientific information regarding homosexuals’ high HIV/AIDS prevalence in Chi… Show more
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