Social Science Archive
Does Touching a Social Robot Increase Its Persuasive Power? Exploring Social Robots as a New Sales Channel
Mark Yi-Cheon Yim, Ja Kyung Seo (Grady Alum), Hye Jin Yoon, “Does Touching a Social Robot Increase Its Persuasive Power? Exploring Social Robots as a New Sales Channel,” to be […]
Mental Health and Social Capital: How Influencers Use Mental Health Topics to Promote Products and Drive Engagement
Itai Himelboim, Golan, G., Kogan, S. & Oshri, A. “Mental Health and Social Capital: How Influencers Use Mental Health Topics to Promote Products and Drive Engagement,” accepted for presentation at the […]
When AI Disagrees: The Effect of Second Opinion on Patients’ Trust in Doctors
Chen, C., Sun, Y., Mengqi (Maggie) Liao, & Sundar, S. S. (2026). “When AI Disagrees: The Effect of Second Opinion on Patients’ Trust in Doctors.” International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, […]
In Defense of Qualitative Description: Reclaiming ‘Little t’ Theory as a Site of Knowledge Advancement.
Reynolds, C., Jessica Maddox, Stein, K., & Bendefaa, N. (accepted, forthcoming). “In Defense of Qualitative Description: Reclaiming ‘Little t’ Theory as a Site of Knowledge Advancement.” Communication Theory. Abstract: This essay problematizes […]
Telenovelas and Turkish Dramas: A Window into Culture, Society and Soft Power
Carolina Acosta-Alzuru (August 2025), “Telenovelas and Turkish Dramas: A Window into Culture, Society and Soft Power,” Council on Foreign Relations. New York, NY. Abstract: There are stories that are addictive. […]
Grant Awarded: Misinformation Vulnerabilities among Elderly during Disease Outbreaks
Abstract: This study aims to identify the nature of, and find potential solutions to the kinds of vulnerabilities that misinformation imposes on older adults during infectious disease outbreaks with a […]