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Dr. Christopher McKinley specializes in health communication. In particular, he examines the role that virtual (social media, websites) and face-to-face messages play in shaping individual’s health perceptions and behaviors. Dr. McKinley’s research addresses important public health issues, including, but not limited to, binge drinking, childhood obesity, disordered eating habits, and mental health concerns. His research has been published in Health Communication, Journal of Health Communication, and Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. His current research interests center on narrative persuasion as well as the influence of social media on health prevention behaviors.
Research interests
Addresses important public health issues, including, but not limited to, binge drinking, childhood obesity, disordered eating habits, and mental health concerns.
Scholarly Interests
Center on narrative persuasion as well as the influence of social media on health prevention behaviors.
Teaching
Dr. McKinley serves as the area coordinator for communication studies. The courses he teaches include, Introduction to Health Communication, E-Health Communication, Health and Mass Media, and Health Communication Theory. The aim of these courses is for students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become health communication specialists, health advocates, and/or health marketing professionals.
Faculty/Media Expert
Expert on health communication, and health and mass media.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Research output
- 37 Article
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Communication Strategies to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination Intention: How Effective are Source, Appeal, Framing, and Evidence Type Approaches?
Limbu, Y. B. & McKinley, C., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Health Communication.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Expressing Uncertainty and Risk About the Mpox Outbreak: A Textual Analysis of Twitter Messaging
McKinley, C. J., Choi, J.-A. & Luo, Y., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Communication Studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Health Information Orientation, Social Support, and Diabetes Self-Care Behavior among Indian Adults: The Roles of Education and Self-Efficacy
Limbu, Y., Johnson, D., Jayachandran, C., Mckinley, C. J. & Reddy, P. R., 2024, In: International Journal of Communication. 18, p. 1094-1111 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Promoter or barrier? Assessing how social media predicts Covid-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy: A systematic review of primary series and booster vaccine investigations
McKinley, C. J. & Limbu, Y., Jan 2024, In: Social Science and Medicine. 340, 116378.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Examining Cultural Worldview and Social Media as Contributors to Reduced COVID-19 Prevention Behaviors in the U.S. and France
McKinley, C. J. & Lauby, F., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Western Journal of Communication.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Researcher from Montclair State University Reports Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Chronic Disease (Examining How and When Knowledge and Motivation Contribute to Organic Food Purchase Intention among Individuals with Chronic ...)
Limbu, Y., Zhang, J. & McKinley, C.
19/10/23
1 item of Media coverage
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DEDICATED TO CAMPUS HEALTH AND SAFETY
McKinley, C., Lieberman, L. & Billings, L.
7/01/22
1 item of Media coverage
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