The aim of this investigation is to examine the structure and the content of different social groups’ representations of the human microbiome. We employed a non-probabilistic sample comprising two groups of participants. The first group (n = 244) included university students. The second group included lay people (n = 355). We chose a mixed-method approach. The data obtained were processed using IRaMuTeQ software. The results allow us to identify the anchoring and objectification processes activated by the two different groups of interviewees. The results could be useful to those in charge of implementing campaigns aimed at promoting health literacy.

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公众对科学和常识的理解：专家和非专家公众中人类微生物组的社会表征

这项调查的目的是检查人类微生物组的不同社会群体表示的结构和内容。我们采用了由两组参与者组成的非概率样本。第一组（n = 244）包括大学生。第二组包括非专业人士（n = 355）。我们选择了一种混合方法。使用IRaMuTeQ软件处理获得的数据。结果使我们能够确定两组不同受访者激活的锚定和客观化过程。该结果对于负责实施旨在促进健康素养的运动的人可能是有用的。