An Empirical Study of Change in Public Genetic Discourse

NIH Jan 2, 1996 | R01

An Empirical Study of Change in Public Genetic Discourse

Principal Investigator(s): Condit, Celeste

Institution: University of Georgia

FOA Number: N/A

Abstract

This study employs a critical content analytic approach to ascertain the degree of perfectionist, essentialist and discriminatory social norms associated with the rise in public discourse about genetic medicine. It employs a coding protocol with demonstrated intercoder reliability. Using this protocol, coders will be able to produce a quantitative survey of a structured random sample of congressional discourse, newspapers, popular magazines, and television coverage from 1950 to 1995. The resulting comparative and proportional description of changes in public norms regarding human reproduction, health, and identity will enable more accurate forecasting of future uptake of genetic medicine and will help to highlight appropriate precautions and opportunities.

FUNDING AGENCY:

Funder:
NIH

Institute:
NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Funding Type:
R01

Project Number:
R01HG001362

Start Date:
Jan 2, 1996

End Date:
Dec 31, 1997

PROJECT TERMS:

behavioral /social science research tag, Clinical Research, data collection methodology /evaluation, Decision Making, Genetic Counseling, Genetics, health care policy, human data, Information Systems, mass information media, Public Opinion, Reproduction, social change

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