探究科研工作者参与科学传播的动机、收获与影响因素:以广西科学院“科学日”为例

蔡少芬

doi:10.63944/xp214k60

Authors

Cai Shaofen Guangxi Academy of Marine Science Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63944/xp214k60

Keywords:

Science communication; Motivations; Influencing factors; outcomes; Researchers

Abstract

The participation of researchers is the key to improving the public's scientific literacy and the quality of science communication. However, the current participation of researchers in science communication activities still has problems, such as low enthusiasm and uneven participation levels. In this paper we present a case study from the Science Festival organized by Guangxi Academy of Sciences (GXAS). It summarizes and examines in-depth interview data from 21 participating researchers, exploring their motivations for participation, outcomes, and influencing factors. The study reveals that researchers’ motivations for participation show a multi-layered structure, ranging from external to internal. These motivations include organizational arrangements, achievement display, learning and communication and so on. Researchers reported multiple types of outcomes, such as cognitive expansion across teams, emotional feedback, and knowledge improvement. At the same time, they faced challenges like time conflicts, lack of content innovation, and negative experiences. Key factors that promote participation include support from teams or leaders, personal development, social recognition, and positive engagement. The study suggests that future science communication should focus on stimulating researchers’ internal motivation while enhancing institutional support.

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