Public Relations Archive
Anatomy of Governance: An Inquiry into the Hidden Foundation of Crisis Management
Yan Jin (Chair). “Anatomy of Governance: An Inquiry into the Hidden Foundation of Crisis Management.” Accepted for Panel Session at BledCom (The 33rd International Public Relations Research Symposium), June 26-27, 2026, […]
Risk READINESS for Psychological Safety at Workplace: A New Decision-Making Thermometer
GuangLun Hsiang (Ph.D. student), Yijing Wang, Silvia Ravazzani, and Yan Jin. “Risk READINESS for Psychological Safety at Workplace: A New Decision-Making Thermometer.” Accepted for presentation at BledCom (The 33rd International Public […]
Too Polished to Be Human: Understanding Employees’ Detection and Perceptions of Leaders’ Use of Generative AI in Workplace Communication
Ruoyu Sun, Mengqi (Maggie) Liao, Zheng, X., & Li, W. “Too Polished to Be Human: Understanding Employees’ Detection and Perceptions of Leaders’ Use of Generative AI in Workplace Communication,” paper to be […]
Strategic Management of Informational Conflicts: Public Relations Essentials
Wenqing Zhao (PhD Candidate), Xuerong Lu (PhD Alum), & Yan Jin (in press). “Strategic Management of Informational Conflicts: Public Relations Essentials.” In D. D. Sellnow, R. Freihaut, Y. Xu., & Sellnow […]
Infrastructure, Integrity, and Influence: Organizational Ethics and Media Dynamics in the 2025 California Palisades Wildfires
Anyi Morfaw (Grady undergraduate student). “Infrastructure, Integrity, and Influence: Organizational Ethics and Media Dynamics in the 2025 California Palisades Wildfires.” Abstract: This study aims to uniquely highlight the management of a […]
Mapping Sticky Crises through the Rhetorical Arena: A Topic-Led Model
Rongting Niu (Ph.D. candidate) and Winni Johansen. “Mapping Sticky Crises through the Rhetorical Arena: A Topic-Led Model.” Accepted for presentation at the International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC), March 5-7, 2026, Orlando, […]
Do You Know Your People? A Systematic Look into Employee Doubt Pertaining to Organizational READINESS for Culture and Environment Triggered Risks and Crises
River Gracey (Ph.D. student) and W. Timothy Coombs. “Do You Know Your People? A Systematic Look into Employee Doubt Pertaining to Organizational READINESS for Culture and Environment Triggered Risks and Crises.” Accepted […]
Measuring Organization-Issue Dynamics: Developing a Scale for Optimal Strategic Positioning in Public Relations Practice
Yan Jin and Ejae Lee. “Measuring Organization-Issue Dynamics: Developing a Scale for Optimal Strategic Positioning in Public Relations Practice.” Accepted for presentation at the International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC), March […]
Organizational Crisis Confidence Based on Ability and Perceived Integrity: A Framework for Development and Delineation of an Overlooked Aspect of Crisis Communication
W. Timothy Coombs, Sungsu Kim (PhD Alum), and Yan Jin. (2025). “Organizational Crisis Confidence Based on Ability and Perceived Integrity: A Framework for Development and Delineation of an Overlooked Aspect […]
Listening as a ‘secret weapon:’ How emotional intelligence and mindfulness drive public relations outcomes
Zifei Fay Chen & Place, K. R. (in press). “Listening as a ‘secret weapon:’ How emotional intelligence and mindfulness drive public relations outcomes,” in W. Zhang (ed.), Emotional intelligence and public […]