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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
Research output
- 16 Article
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Celebrity Identification and Reasoned Action: An Integrative Model of the Relationship Between Media Use and Breast Cancer Screening Intention
Cho, S. J. & Tian, Y., 2024, In: Health Communication. 39, 10, p. 2186-2195 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Medical Drama Viewing, Parasocial Relationship, and Trust in Physicians: A Cross-Lagged Panel Study
Tian, Y., Robinson, J. D., Yoo, J. & Cho, S. J., May 11 2023, In: Psychology of Popular Media. 13, 3, p. 501-506 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating the role of communication between descriptive norms and exercise intentions and behaviors: findings among fitness tracker users.
Cho, S. J. & Tian, Y., Oct 29 2019, In: Journal of American College Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Why Do They Keep Swearing? The Role of Outcome Expectations between Descriptive Norms and Swearing among Korean Youths: A Test of the Theory of Normative Social Behavior
Cho, S. J. & Tian, Y., Aug 25 2019, In: Western Journal of Communication.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Why Would They Keep Swearing? Understanding the Role of Outcome Expectations between Descriptive Norms and Swearing: A Test of the Theory of Normative Social Behavior
Cho, S. J. & Tian, Y., Aug 25 2019, In: Western Journal of Communication. 84Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review