Confidence in medical scientists declines among White, Black and Hispanic adults since April 2020 | Pew Research Center

February 14, 2022

Americans’ Trust in Scientists, Other Groups Declines

Confidence in medical scientists declines among White, Black and Hispanic adults since April 2020

Confidence in medical scientists declines among White, Black and Hispanic adults since April 2020

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Americans’ Trust in Scientists, Other Groups Declines
Public confidence in scientists and medical scientists has declined over the last year
Democrats remain more confident than Republicans in medical scientists; ratings fall among both groups
Confidence in medical scientists declines among White, Black and Hispanic adults since April 2020
White Democrats express higher levels of confidence in medical scientists than Black, Hispanic Democrats
College-educated Democrats express high levels of confidence in medical scientists