Ph.D. Degree Program Archive
Image framing, emoticons, and sharing intention for health-related posts on Facebook
Abstract: In response to calls for greater integration of research on the effects of visual images in the emotional and cognitive processing of health-related posts on Facebook, this study examined […]
The Power of Myth and Truth: Uncovering the History and Growing Role of Native Americans in Public Relations
Yan Jin (PI), Shelley Spector (Co-PI), and Taylor Voges (PhD Candidate, Co-PI). “The Power of Myth and Truth: Uncovering the History and Growing Role of Native Americans in Public Relations.” The Arthur W. Page Center […]
Prevention of intimate partner violence: Impact of a virtual case simulation training for religious leaders
Abstract: This intervention aims to prevent intimate partner violence (IPV) and increase access to resources for immigrant victims by enhancing the capacity of religious leaders. In a randomized clinical trial, […]
Identifying Communication Campaign Messages to Prevent Intimate Partner Violence Among Korean American Immigrants
Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects all communities. However, more immigrant women suffer from IPV than the national average, including Korean immigrant women. The importance of family harmony, the priority […]
Hope in the Depths of Despair: Theorizing about Hope in the Fear Appeal Context
Abstract: The present article investigates the antecedent and consequence of hope arousal over the course of processing a fear appeal message by considering constructs and propositions of the extended parallel […]
Digital acumen and readiness for Industry 4.0: Why digital competency development is crucial for communication
Juan Meng and Jeonghyun (Janice) Lee (doctoral student). (Sept. 23, 2021) Abstract: Digital acumen is essential for communication management in today’s technology-driven communication environment. However, not every communication professional is […]
Using a headshot assignment to incorporate critical theory into photojournalism classrooms
Abstract: This case study uses a diversity and critical thinking exercise in a photojournalism class to show how journalism educators can incorporate race and gender conversations about ethics and judgement […]
What does it mean to have a presidential image? A multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis measuring Trump and Biden in 2020.
Abstract: U.S. presidential candidates aspire to have a “presidential image.” Political communication researchers, media pundits, political scientists, pollsters, campaign consultants, and other political marketers speculate about who is “presidential” and […]
Leading transitions in a traumatically changing working environment: Communication professionals adapt to COVID-19 impacts.
Abstract: The paper presents findings from an international survey of communication professionals on change leadership in communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the strong impact brought by the pandemic, communication […]
Assessing COVID-19 pandemic communication in China: What we know about the communication channels, sources of information, and key message retention. Part of the research panel of Learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic: Cross-cultural differences in risk and crisis communication strategies
Abstract: This research presents the findings from a large-scale national online survey of Chinese citizens (N = 1,713) about their general knowledge of COVID-19 and the key communication channels that […]