@inbook{b398edd2a0b44256bd581ec20b56b5f5,
title = "Psychosocial and Cultural Factors Affecting Judgments and Decisions About Translational Stem-Cell Research",
abstract = "Stem-cell research is touted by some as a medical revolution giving rise to unprecedented hopes. Others view it as a violation of fundamental human values. Decisions about the acceptability or non-acceptability of translational research agendas will ultimately depend on a reconciliation of many psychosocial and cultural factors affecting judgment and decision processes. In this chapter we discuss some of the key elements defining risk perceptions and influencing risk debates, including affect, qualitative characteristics of the technology, worldview, values, decision style, and social networks. Recommendations for policymakers are provided to help improve communications among stakeholders.",
keywords = "Cultural values, Decision making, Emotion, Intuition, Risk perception, Social networks, Worldview",
author = "Finucane, \{Melissa L.\} and Williams, \{Andrew E.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2011.",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1007/978-1-60761-959-8\_28",
language = "English",
series = "Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine",
publisher = "Springer Nature",
pages = "391--399",
booktitle = "Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine",
}