Personal profile

About

Dr. Suahn Cho's research focuses on normative influence in health communication (e.g., behavioral adaptation and behavioral intentions) in domestic and international contexts. Her secondary research focus is communication variables, including communication efficacy and avoidance, in events that increase uncertainty in close relationships. Dr. Cho's work has been published in leading journals, including the Communication Research, Communication Monographs, Health Communication, and Communication Quarterly. Dr. Cho's teaching focuses on interpersonal communication and persuasion in relation to social influence.

She also serves as the faculty adviser for Lambda Pi Eta, the national undergraduate honor society.

Education/Academic qualification

MA, Michigan State University

BA, Michigan State University

PhD, University of Texas at Austin

Research Interests

  • Communication Efficacy and Avoidance
  • Communication Variables
  • Health Comunication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Persuasion and Social Influence

Disciplines

  • Communication