Liberals trust experts more than conservatives, but expert labels still matter.
Study finds liberals trust experts more than conservatives, but expert labels influence perceptions of accuracy.
Why it matters
- Political ideology affects trust in experts.
- Conservatives may be more receptive to experts in production and economic growth fields.
By the numbers
- Study involved 1,054 U.S. adults.
- Expert labels modestly increased perceived accuracy of claims.
The big picture
- Trust in experts is influenced by political beliefs.
- People tend to trust experts whose views align with their own political ideology.
What they're saying
- Skepticism about conservatives' trust in economic experts.
- Comments reflect additional context and links to the peer-reviewed article.
Caveats
- Sample not nationally representative.
- Claims may not reflect current hot topics.
What’s next
- Research could explore expert fields across political spectrums and other countries.