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Fact-checking misinformation on Chinese social media: Impact of corrections, awareness prompts, and legal warnings on endorsement
Authors Jiaojiao Ji, Xingling Qin, and Christopher (CJ) Calabrese Citations Ji, J., Qin, X., & Calabrese, C. (2025). Fact-checking misinformation on Chinese Social Media: Impact of corrections, awareness prompts, and legal warnings on endorsement. New Media & Society. https://doi.org/10.1177/14614448251334764 Abstract This study investigates the differential impacts of corrections, awareness prompts, and legal warnings on the endorsement…
CSCA 2025
We had a great time at the Central States Communication Association (CSCA) Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio this week. We are honored to have received the 2025 CSCA Federation Prize this year!
A narrative persuasion approach to promoting COVID-19-related policy support
Authors Emma Cox, Christopher (CJ) Calabrese, Erin Ash, Kathryn E. Anthony, and Joshua B. Hill. Citations Cox, E. Calabrese, C., Ash, E., Anthony, K. E., & Hill, J. B. (2025). A narrative persuasion approach to promoting COVID-19-related policy support. Journal of Health Communication, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2025.2459119 Abstract Communication scholars warn against focusing on individual behaviors when…
Empowering individuals through AI literacy: Combating AI-generated deepfakes with a chatbot-based intervention
Research Team Muhammad Ehab Rasul, Hee Jung Cho, Moonsun Jeon, and Dr. CJ Calabrese. Funding Awarded $5,000. Description This project aims to first validate a newly developed measure of AI deepfake literacy, assessing the primary characteristics of individuals who exhibit lower levels of literacy. Then, using our baseline understanding of AI deepfake literacy, the project…
ICA 2025 Acceptances
We are very excited to be presenting at ICA 2025 in Denver! Presentations Calabrese, C., Ash, E., McKenzie, A., Xue, H., & Oxley, B. (2025, June). Addressing multimodal birth control misinformation through empowerment: Effects of bypassing and correction strategies on behavioral intentions. Extended abstract accepted to the 75th Annual Convention of International Communication Association. Health…
Dissonance between posts of health agencies and public comments regarding COVID-19 and vaccination on Facebook in Northern California
Authors Christopher (CJ) Calabrese, Haoning Xue, and Jingwen Zhang. Citation Calabrese, C., Xue, H., & Zhang, J. (2024). Dissonance between posts of health agencies and public comments regarding COVID-19 and vaccination on Facebook in Northern California. BMC Public Health. 24, 2672. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20191-8 Abstract Background Public health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have prompted a need for health…
Dyadic and longitudinal influences of sexual communication on relationship satisfaction, emotional intimacy, and daily affect among same-sex male couples
Authors Tianen Chen, Minhao Dai, Christopher (CJ) Calabrese, and Kelly Merrill Jr. Citation Chen, T., Dai, M., Calabrese, C., & Merrill, K. (2024). Dyadic and longitudinal influences of sexual communication on relationship satisfaction, emotional intimacy, and daily affect among same-sex male couples. Health Communication. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2024.2400813 Abstract The influences of sexual communication on relational outcomes…
Examining discussions related to transgender athletes on Twitter: The role of negative emotion on message engagement
Authors Christopher (CJ) Calabrese, Xudong Yu, and Yoo Jung (Erika) Oh. Citation Calabrese, C., Yu, X., & Oh, Y. J. (2024). Examining discussions related to transgender athletes on Twitter: The role of negative emotion on message engagement. Communication & Sport. https://doi.org/10.1177/21674795241265969 Abstract Several states have enacted laws prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in sports that…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of strategies to promote vaccination uptake
Authors Sicong (Zone) Liu, Marta R. Durantini, Christopher (CJ) Calabrese, Flor Sanchez, and Dolores Albarracin. Citation Liu, S., Durantini, M., Calabrese, C., Sanchez, F., & Albarracín, D. (2024). A systematic review and meta-analysis of strategies to promote vaccination uptake. Nature Human Behaviour. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-024-01940-6. Abstract Although immunization can dramatically curb the mortality and morbidity associated with vaccine-preventable…
NCA 2024 Acceptances
We are very excited to be presenting at NCA 2024 in New Orleans! Presentations Calabrese, C., Wingate, V. S., Ash, E. (2024, November). The effects of social identity-based support messages on social identity salience, perceived message quality, and mental health behavioral intentions. Extended abstract accepted to the 110th Annual Convention of the National Communication Association.…