UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsThe Effects of Natural- and Supernatural-Based Awe Experiences in Virtual RealityArticles about the recent total solar eclipse appeared around the world using the language of awe — “awe-inspiring,” “awe-struck,” “total…3 min read·Apr 30, 2024----
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsCan Virtual Humans Combat Climate Change Misinformation?Virtual (or artificial) humans, such as virtual human influencers, have become increasingly valuable to brands and marketers worldwide. But…3 min read·Apr 18, 2024----
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsEmpowering Citizens in the Age of AI: The Importance of Efficacy and LiteracyFor years, researchers have grappled with understanding the relationship between technology and political behavior, proposing various…3 min read·Apr 9, 2024----
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsGender-Based Sports Coverage: A Quarter Century of Prime-Time Summer OlympicsThe quadrennial Olympic games are an amalgam of athletic skill, national pride and examples of global unity and diplomacy. But they’re…4 min read·Mar 27, 2024----
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsThe Like Economy: How Social Media Reshapes News PrioritiesIn an era where more than half of American adults regularly get their news from social media sites, a recent study reveals fundamental…3 min read·Mar 11, 2024----
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsHow Audiences Perceive Gender Presentations by Virtual InfluencersSocial media influencers — individuals who create persona-focused personal brands to engage audiences — have become economic and social…3 min read·Mar 1, 2024----
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsBetter Together: Interacting with News Portals Increases Civic EngagementThe majority of people in the United States get their online news from websites or apps, like Newsweek or the New York Times, which publish…3 min read·Feb 29, 2024----
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsThe Art of Persuasion: Decoding the Perfect AI-Powered Digital AdAI-powered digital promotions have the potential to revolutionize business marketing by providing customers with a more personalized and…2 min read·Feb 2, 2024----
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsWhat Does TV Teach Us about Transracial Adoption?As Netflix welcomes NBC’s beloved series “This Is Us” to its platform, the spotlight shines on Randall, the adopted Black son of a white…3 min read·Jan 30, 2024----
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsHow Partisanship and Political Fandom Affect the Spread of MisinformationAs the nation faces another contentious election cycle, the spread of misinformation continues to be rampant. Scholars wanted to explore…3 min read·Jan 30, 2024----