Social acceptance of small modular reactors [Abstract only]

This study explores the complex process of how audiences perceive a novel technology by focusing on small modular reactors (SMRs), a promising nuclear energy technology. Contrary to the idea that acceptance is merely based on technical attributes, this research emphasizes the role of legitimacy perceptions in technology adoption. Leveraging the legitimacy framework, we analyzed a broad range of media articles on SMRs using a topic modeling …