An Investigation of Taiwan's Public Attitudes Toward Science and Technology

被引：9

作者：

Wu, Kun-Chang ^{[1
]}

Shein, Paichi Pat ^{[2
]}

Tsai, Chun-Yen ^{[3
]}

Chou, Ching-Yang ^{[4
]}

Wu, Yuh-Yih ^{[5
]}

Liu, Chia-Ju ^{[4
]}

Chiu, Houn-Lin ^{[6
]}

Hung, Jeng-Fung ^{[4
]}

Chao, David ^{[7
]}

Huang, Tai-Chu ^{[8
]}

机构：

[1] Ruei Fong Elementary Sch, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

[2] Natl Sun Yat Sen Univ, Ctr Teacher Educ, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

[3] Cheng Shiu Univ, Dept Informat Management, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

[4] Natl Kaohsiung Normal Univ, Inst Sci Educ, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

[5] Natl Kaohsiung Normal Univ, Dept Special Educ, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

[6] Natl Kaohsiung Normal Univ, Dept Chem, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

[7] Natl Sun Yat Sen Univ, Dept Biol Sci, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

[8] Natl Sun Yat Sen Univ, Ctr Gen Educ, 70 Lienhai Rd, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE EDUCATION PART B-COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT | 2012年 / 2卷 / 01期

关键词：

Scientific literacy; Quantitative research; Attitudes;

D O I：

10.1080/21548455.2011.613643

中图分类号：

G40 [教育学];

学科分类号：

040101 ; 120403 ;

摘要：

The purpose of this quantitative study is to understand the attitudes of Taiwanese adult citizens over 18 years of age toward science and technology. A theoretical model is constructed and evaluated to identify factors that affect public attitudes. Differences in citizens' gender, age, and educational level are also examined to determine whether they parallel differences found in their attitudes. Citizens were selected using probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling. A total of 2,024 valid questionnaires were collected and analyzed by structural equation modeling. The results showed that citizens' scientific knowledge promotes positive attitudes toward techno-scientific issues, which are reflected in their high level of support for scientific development, research and application, as well as recognition of global warming and impression of scientists. Additionally, citizens of different genders, ages, and educational levels have significant differences in their attitudes toward science and technology. Implications for formal and informal science education are discussed.

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