Communication Principles and the Social Role of Researchers in Knowledge Transfer: A Duality that Raises Ethical Questions

Authors

  • Annie Carrier Chaire Politiques, connaissances et santé (PoCoSa), Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Montréal, Montréal; Institut de Recherche en Santé Publique de l’Université de Montréal (IRSPUM), Montréal; École de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
  • Damien Contandriopoulos Chaire Politiques, connaissances et santé (PoCoSa), Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Montréal; Institut de Recherche en Santé Publique de l’Université de Montréal (IRSPUM), Montréal, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7202/1044284ar

Keywords:

activism, scientific communication, marketing principles, social role of the researcher, policy, knowledge transfer strategies

Language(s):

French

Abstract

Because science aims to contribute to the improvement of living conditions and the well-being of the population, researchers have to produce and share knowledge. However, the use of certain potentially more effective strategies raises ethical questions. This article briefly explores these questions by focusing on the duality of the message format and the social role of the researcher.

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Published

2016-09-16

Issue

Vol. 5 (2016)

Section

Essay

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Copyright (c) 2016 Annie Carrier, Damien Contandriopoulos

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