Examining the relationship between gene editing knowledge, value predispositions, and general science attitudes among U.S. farmers, scientists, policymakers, and the general public

Science communication scholars have debated over what factors are related to public support for science and technology. This study examines the relationship between factual knowledge of gene editing technologies, value predispositions, general attitudes among four major U.S. agricultural stakeholder groups: farmers, scientists, policymakers, public. Understanding these will aid in guiding message strategies engagement with groups. Findings indicate that was positively associated all groups, while conservative ideology negatively three Implications limitations discussed.