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Impact on SMR support by teaching low-dose radiation using infographics and social license in Canada

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Clé publique

radar:r-23943bbd9f135552786af692c9d3c3b1

Auteurs

Francisco Sahagún-Aguilar · Margot Hurlbert

Année déclarée

2025

Langue déclarée

en

Type source

article

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2026-11-13T12:49:39.459172+00:00

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2026-11-13T12:49:39.459172+00:00

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Institutions déclarées par la source

University of Regina

Pays d’affiliation déclarés

CA

Résumé documentaire — langue originale

Public understanding of low-dose radiation (LDR) is often limited, which may affect support for emerging nuclear technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs). This study aimed to assess whether targeted infographics could improve LDR understanding and influence SMR support, interpreting the findings through the lens of the social license to operate (SLO). Two types of infographics were developed: one used natural analogies to compare natural and artificial sources of radiation, and the other focused on LDR protection procedures in hospitals and nuclear power plants. Their impact was evaluated using pre- and post-infographic surveys and focus group discussions. Results were analyzed using binary logistic regression, with infographic type, gender, age, income, and education as independent variables, and SMR support as the dependent variable. Both infographics increased support for SMRs in Alberta and Saskatchewan. However, in Ontario—the only province currently generating nuclear power—the natural analogy infographic led to a slight decrease in support. These findings are discussed within the SLO framework, emphasizing the need for context-specific communication strategies in nuclear policy engagement.

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OPENALEX

https://openalex.org/W4413165500

DOI

10.20935/acadenergy7858

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article

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OpenAlex · Document 1

• Document · https://doi.org/10.20935/acadenergy7858

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