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Stephanie Jean Tsang

Stephanie Jean Tsang (Stephanie Jean Tsang)

Associate Editor · School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University ·
School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University Department of Communication Studies
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Research Interests
Fake news and misinformation Media psychology Science communication Social media engagement Typology of false information Fact-checking Digital media effects Persuasive communication
Professional Affiliations
  • Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies, School of Communication, HKBU
  • Director of HKBU Fact Check
  • Manager of School of Communication FactCheck Service
  • Head of BU Audience Research Lab (BUAR)
Academic Honors
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Professional Experience
B.A. in Communication Studies, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
B.A. in Communication Studies, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
B.A. in Economics, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
B.A. in Economics, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
M.Phil. in Communication, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
M.Phil. in Communication, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Ph.D. in Mass Communications, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ph.D. in Mass Communications, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Biography

Prof. Stephanie Jean Tsang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies, School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, where she serves as the Director of HKBU Fact Check. She holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an M.Phil. in Communication from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and dual B.A. degrees in Communication Studies and Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her research focuses on the psychology of media audiences, particularly the study of message effects and persuasion on digital media. She has developed three major lines of inquiry: 1) the role of misinformation and disinformation in politics and health; 2) the impact of digital media on audience outcomes; and 3) the influence of message processing on social evaluations and behaviors. Her work has appeared in numerous scholarly journals including Journal of Communication, Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, Media Psychology, Communication Studies, and Journalism. She edited the book Everything about Fact-Checking (Commercial Press (Hong Kong) Ltd.) in 2024.

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