Graduate Student Directory

Rachel Son

Ph.D.
Public Relations

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Bio

Rachel Son is a current Ph.D. Candidate in Mass Communication at CJC. Her current research examines the motivations, experiences and effects of viewing international entertainment has on well-being.

Education

Auburn University at Montgomery (B.A. – Communication: Journalism)
Auburn University (M.A. – Communication)

Publications

Presentations

Son, R., Qingyuan, Y., Vollmer, B., & Johnson, B. K. (2023). Engaging with Bot Narratives: The Audience Experience and Perceptions of Machine Script Writers. Other at 2023 ICA Pre-Conference on Human-Machine Communication: Authenticity in Communicating with Machines, Toronto, Canada.

Xu, K., Chan-Olmsted, S., Son, R., Chang, H., Kyles, T., & Ruffin, L. (2022). Do You Trust Your Smart Speaker? The Effects of Individual Differences, Motives, and Value Creation. Paper/Poster at ICA Conference - May 2022, Paris, France.

Mrozek, N., Schneider, F., Johnson, B., & Son, R. (2022). The Influence of State Self-Esteem on Narrative Engagement. Paper/Poster at ICA Conference - May 2022, Paris, France.

Son, R., & Lee, M. J. (2021). What predicts a person will engage in social media activism? Understanding the impacts of social media uses, news consumption, and fear of isolation on individuals’ tendency to engage in social media activism. Paper/Poster at NCA Convention, Seattle, WA.

Son, R. (2021). K-dramas and the American youth: Conceptualizing the aspiration of a youthful utopia. Paper/Poster at AEJMC Conference, Virtual.

Son, R. (2021). K-dramas and the American youth: Conceptualizing the aspiration of a youthful utopia. Paper/Poster at Entertainment Studies Division—AEJMC Midwinter Conference, Norman, OK.

Chon, M., & Son, R. (2019). “Making a difference on how to see North Korea: A comparative analysis of the U.S. and South Korea partisan media in the era of Trump”. Oral Presentation at Korean-American Communication Association Division—AEJMC Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada.

Chon, M., & Son, R. (2019). “Making a difference on how to see North Korea: A comparative analysis of The New York Times and Wall Street Journal in the era of Trump”. Oral Presentation at International Communication Division - AEJMC Midwinter Conference, Norman, OK.

Research

Specialization

Media Psychology, Well-Being, Entertainment Media, Strategic Communication

Grants

Korean American Communication Association, KACA-KOFICE Research Grant, Son, R. (PI), & Johnson, B. K. (Co-PI), 2022, $1,000.

Courses