The effect of frames on engagement with quantum technology

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2404.14104v1
• Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:51:00 GMT
• Title: The effect of frames on engagement with quantum technology
• Authors: Aletta L. Meinsma, Casper J. Albers, Pieter Vermaas, Ionica Smeets, Julia Cramer,
• Abstract summary: framing quantum as enigmatic does not affect engagement, while explaining quantum physics positively influences general interest. emphasising a benefit of quantum technology increases participants' internal efficacy, whereas highlighting both a benefit and a risk of quantum technology decreases perceived knowledge.
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• Abstract: Quantum technology is predicted to have a significant impact on society once it matures. This study (n = 637 adults representative of the Dutch population) examined the effect of different frames on engagement - specifically, information seeking, internal efficacy, general interest and perceived knowledge - with quantum technology. The different frames were: enigmatic, explaining quantum physics, benefit, risk and balanced. Results indicated that framing quantum as enigmatic does not affect engagement, while explaining quantum physics positively influences general interest. Furthermore, emphasising a benefit of quantum technology increases participants' internal efficacy, whereas highlighting both a benefit and a risk of quantum technology decreases perceived knowledge. Based on these findings, we offer practical advice for science communicators in the field and suggest further research.

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