Category: Publications
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…
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…
Who sets the agenda for climate change in China? A longitudinal analysis of primary actors that drive online discussions on social media
Authors Jiaojiao Ji, Yongxu Lu, and Christopher (CJ) Calabrese Citation Ji, J., Lu, Y., & Calabrese, C. (2024). Who sets the agenda for climate change in China? A longitudinal analysis of primary actors that drive online discussions on social media. Environmental Communication, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/17524032.2024.2314033 Abstract Multiple actors may harness social media to promote their own…
State policies increase vaccination by shaping social norms
Authors Bita Fayaz-Farkhad, Haesung (Annie) Jung, Christopher (CJ) Calabrese, and Dolores Albarracín. Citation Fayaz Farkhad, B., Jung, H., Calabrese, C., & Albarracín, D. (2023). State policies increase vaccination by shaping social norms. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 21227. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48604-5 Abstract In a survey and four preregistered experiments, we examined if implementing a vaccine-promoting policy is likely to…
Perceptions of PrEP on Twitter: A theoretically guided content analysis on the behavioral determinants of PrEP uptake
Authors Christopher (CJ) Calabrese, Jingwen Zhang, and Xudong Yu. Citation Calabrese, C., Zhang, J., & Yu, X. (2022). Perceptions of PrEP on Twitter: A theoretically guided content analysis on the behavioral determinants of PrEP uptake. Health & New Media Research, 6(1), 65-102. https://doi.org/10.22720/hnmr.2022.6.1.065 Abstract HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a preventative strategy that involves taking…