Psychology Today | 14.07.2026 07:22
General public surveys found that 90 percent say they trust science. Digging deeper, 40 percent of those same people surveyed say, “I only believe science that aligns with my personal beliefs.” While most people say they trust science, many are more influenced by personal beliefs. These beliefs are shaped and reinforced by social environments and how close or distant people feel to science (Veckalov et al., 2024).
