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This review aims to evaluate how the communication of scientific uncertainty impacts trust in science and identify influencing factors.

April 23, 2026Risk Analysis

How Communication of Scientific Uncertainty Affects Trust in Science—A Systematic Review

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Systematic review evaluates how communicating scientific uncertainty influences trust in science, suggesting careful messaging is essential.

This review aims to evaluate how the communication of scientific uncertainty impacts trust in science and identify influencing factors.
Conducted a systematic review of literature from four international databases.
Identified and synthesized 24 articles reflecting the core body of evidence.
Defined broad variables to capture diversity in the literature.
Communicating scientific uncertainties generally improves trust in science.
Downplaying uncertainty can foster distrust among audiences.
Audience characteristics, especially in sensitive political contexts, critically shape trust responses.

Schuster et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Systematic review evaluates how communicating scientific uncertainty influences trust in science, suggesting careful messaging is essential.