When we use language to communicate, we must choose what to say, what not to say, and
how to say it. That is, we must decide how to frame the message. These linguistic choices …

Background. The role of cognitive biases and heuristics in medical decision making is of
growing interest. The purpose of this study was to determine whether studies on cognitive …

During international crises, trust in government is expected to increase irrespective of the
wisdom of the policies it pursues. This has been called a 'rally-round-the-flag'effect. This …

This study explores the antecedents and consequences of health information privacy
concerns in online health communities by integrating the dual calculus and protection …

Emotions matter in politics-enthusiastic supporters return politicians to office, angry citizens
march in the streets, a fearful public demands protection from the government. Anxious …

" News Framing Effects is a guide to framing effects theory, one of the most prominent
theories in media and communication science. Rooted in both psychology and sociology …

Previous research on emotional language relied heavily on off-the-shelf sentiment
dictionaries that focus on negative and positive tone. These dictionaries are often tailored to …

This paper contributes to the discussion on patient engagement in online health
communities (OHCs) by integrating channel expansion and social exchange theories. Using …

A considerable body of work in political science is built upon the assumption that politicians
are more purposive, strategic decision makers than the citizens who elect them. At the same …

As healthcare becomes increasingly digitized, the promise of improved care enabled by
technological advances inevitably must be traded off against any unintended negative …