How Diverse Publics’ Perceptions of Health Information Channel Credibility and COVID-19 Risk Impacted Their Preventive Behavioral Intention: Insights from a U.S. National Survey
International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC), March 3-5, 2022, Orlando, FL.
Abstract: Using an online survey of a representative U.S. adult sample, this study revealed how publics perceived COVID-19 risk and credibility of information channels differently, which further predicted intention to follow health authority’s recommendations as moderated by age, gender and race/ethnicity. Implications on optimizing risk information dissemination effectiveness are discussed.
Bots, Misrepresentation and More: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Digital Communication
Juan Meng, Solyee Kim, Bryan Reber, Heidi Modarelli-Frank, and Karen Swim (Sept. 27, 2022). Bots, Misrepresentation and More: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Digital Communication, moderated by Michele E. Ewing. This webinar […]
The impact of crucible experiences in developing public relations’ character and competencies as servant leaders
M.S. Neill & Juan Meng. (2022). The impact of crucible experiences in developing public relations’ character and competencies as servant leaders. Journal of Media Ethics, 37(3), 208-222. https://doi.org/10.1080/23736992.2022.2107526 Abstract: Crucible experiences are essential […]
