The Disconnect Between Advocating for Research and Actually Doing It

Contrary to popular belief, those who strongly advocate for doing your own research often don't engage in extensive research themselves. A study by Dr. Sedona Chin from the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that individuals who frequently promote the idea of doing your own research actually held more incorrect beliefs and had declining levels of trust in doctors, scientists, and institutions compared to those who do not emphasize this phrase. This suggests that the phrase 'do your own research' may be more of a declaration to justify one's pre-existing beliefs rather than an actual commitment to seeking out and evaluating information.