My research examines how messages shape people’s perceptions of risk and how risk communication further impacts their intentions and behaviors, especially in the context of health and technology. I am also interested in understanding how psychological interactions—such as emotions, perceptions, and motivations—influence decision-making in risk-related scenarios.
Education
M.A. Communication, Northern Illinois University
Interests
Risk communication, message effects, media psychology
Contact Information
xq84 [at] cornell.edu
Qian, X., & Yuan, S. (2024). AI-powered Mental Health Communication: Examining the effects of affection expectations on health behavioral intentions. Patient Education and Counseling, 108142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2024.108142
January 21, 2026 Awards & Grants Professor danah boyd has been awarded a Research Seed Grant on “The Political Economy of AI,” receiving $5,000 from Cornell Global Hubs. This grant supports a collaboration with researchers at the University of...
Conference Presentations Graduate student Emma Cox presented “Effects of Cohesion with Teammates on Division-I Student-Athletes’ Mental Health: An Application of the Human Need to Belong and Transactional Stress Frameworks” at the National...