Rachel Son
Ph.D. Public Relations
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
Syllabi from the current and three previous semesters: