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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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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Health Message Outcomes of Humor Appeals: A Systematic Review
Limbu, Y. B., McKinley, C. & Huhmann, B. A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Health Communication.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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., 2025, In: Health Communication. 40, 3, p. 429-444 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Editorial: Health misinformation: examining its presence and impact across communication contexts
McKinley, C., 2025, In: Frontiers in Communication. 10, 1675054.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Factors Associated with Student Engagement in Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
Limbu, Y. B. & McKinley, C., 1 Mar 2025, In: Online Learning Journal. 29, 1, p. 293-322 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Why French Parents Unintentionally Share False Childhood Vaccine Information Online: Examining the Interrelationship Between Social Media Judgments and Sociocultural Perceptions
McKinley, C. J. & Lauby, F., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Mass Communication and Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reports Summarize Education Study Results from Montclair State University (Health Information Orientation, Social Support, and Diabetes Self-care Behavior Among Indian Adults: the Roles of Education and Self-efficacy)
Johnson, D., Limbu, Y., McKinley, C. & Jayachandran, C.
8/03/24
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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
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DEDICATED TO CAMPUS HEALTH AND SAFETY
McKinley, C., Lieberman, L., Billings, L. & Silvera, S.
7/01/22
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