The Journal of Communication Technology (JoCTEC) is an official journal of the Communication Technology division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).
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Volume 6 Issue 2
Piercy C.W. & Carr, C.T. (2024). Reading into reviews: Contrasting star ratings and review aggregation in reviews of organizations. Journal of Communication Technology, 6(1), 1- 23. DOI: 10.51548/joctec.6.2.2024.01
Smith, B.G., Smith, S.B., Hallows, D., & Silva, L. (2024). Social media and adjusting to the new normal: The dichotomies of perceived social media effects. Journal of Communication Technology, 6(2), pp. 27-51. DOI: 10.51548/joctec.6.2.2024.02
Jones, V.K., & Fargen-Walsh, J. (2024). ‘My good friend’: Why “older old” adults continued to use voice assistants during COVID-19. Journal of Communication Technology, 6(2), pp. 52-72 . DOI: 10.51548/joctec.6.2.2024.03
King, J., Halversen, A., Silva, L., Church, S.H. & Brubaker, P. (2024). Rejecting others on dating apps: The relationship between self-disclosure and self-esteem on Bumble. Journal of Communication Technology, 6(2), pp. 73-93. DOI: 10.51548/joctec.6.2.2024.04
Jiang, L. (2024). Dislike and Warn: Different Levels of Corrective Actions on Social Media. Journal of Communication Technology, 6(2), pp. 94-118. DOI:10.51548/joctec.6.2.2024.05
Zhu, Y. & Piercy, C.W. (2024) Impact of online patient reviews: Two choice-based conjoint experiments of hospital and physician ratings. Journal of Communication Technology, 6(1), 1- 23. DOI: 10.51548/joctec.6.1.2024.01
Chu, S., Mundel, J., & Deng, T. (2024). Impact of consumer socialization on TikTok intensity and addiction: The moderating role of individual characteristics. Journal of Communication Technology, 6(1), 24-50. DOI:10.51548/joctec.6.1.2024.02
Velasquez, A., Kim, D. H., & Quenette, A. (2024). Vicarious learning of social media political expression: The role of expected outcomes and appropriate communication competence. Journal of Communication Technology, 6(1), 51-72. DOI:10.51548/joctec.6.1.2024.03
Wang, B. S. (2024). Divided cowboy hat: Exploring the digital divide among beef cattle producers around the Texas Panhandle. Journal of Communication Technology, 6(1), 73-96. DOI:10.51548/joctec.6.1.2024.04
Volume 5 Issue 3
Wu, M., & Bien-Aimé, S. (2022). Drab to fab: Examining the effects of perceived coolness on news consumption on social media. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(3), 1-26. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-011
Srinivasan, P., Oeldorf-Hirsch, A., & Joergensen, G. (2022). “Attention! It’s the News.” Cognitive load and news posts on Facebook: An eye-tracking study. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(3), 27-52. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-012
Lee, Y-J., Park, M., Silva, D. E., & Joo, J. (2022). Power users’ branded virtual reality experience: A preliminary study. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(3), 53-77. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-013
Liu, J. (2022). Framing social credit system: An experimental investigation of social credit system’s chilling effect on freedom of expression. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(3), 78-102. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-014
Volume 5 Issue 2
Jiang, K., Li, R., Porter, L., & Wang, R. (2022). Investigating types of second screeners and their social media behaviors. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(2), 1-29. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-006
Wu, M. Y. (2022). Fostering resilience: Understanding generational differences in information and communication technology (ICT) and social media use. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(2), 30-52. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-007
Barbeisch, V., & Krishnan, A. (2022). Applying signaling theory to examine credibility and impression management on social media. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(2), 53-76. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-008
Taylor, Z. W., Eguiluz, L., & Wheeler, P.-E. (2022). Ni máquina, ni humano ni disponible: Do college admissions offices use chatbots and can they speak Spanish? Journal of Communication Technology, 5(2), 77-100. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-009
Book Reviews:
Lanius, C. (2022). Media Distortions: Understanding the power behind spam, noise, and other deviant media [Book Review]. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(2), 101-105. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-010
Volume 5 Issue 1
Wei, L. & Myrick, J. G. (2022). Gamifying green consumerism websites: Can gamifications mitigate moral licensing and ideological resistance to green behaviors? Journal of Communication Technology, 5(1), 1-25. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-001
Hale, B. J., Alberta, M., & Chae, S. W. (2022). Reddit as a source of COVID-19 information: A content analysis of r/coronavirus during the early pandemic. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(1), 26-57. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-002
Suzuki, T. & Velasquez, A. (2022). Social media skills and social media political expression: The mediating role of pro-attitudinal and cross-cutting exposure. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(1), 58-83. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-003
Cox, M.M. & Yetter, C.B. (2022). “This is so cool”: A phenomenological study on virtual reality novelty. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(1), 84-103. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-004
Book Reviews:
Nasrin, S. (2022). Kakao talk and Facebook [Book Review]. Journal of Communication Technology, 5(1), 104-108. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2022-005
Volume 4 Issue 3: Special Issue of Communication Technology and Well-being (Part 2)
Introducing the Special Issue of Communication Technology and Well-Being (Part II) [Editor’s Note]
Hunt, D.S., & Krishnan, A. (2021). Disentangling the role of social networking attitudes and use on emotional well-being. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(3), 1-24. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-015
Bunz, U. (2021). Investigating the relationship between social media use, big five personality, and well-being. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(3), 25-52. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-016
Silva, D.E., & Brickman, J. (2021). Control dimensions of media task-switching and emotional well-being. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(3), 53-79. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-017
King, A. (2021). Tomorrowland around the world 2020: A virtual pilgrimage. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(3), 80-103. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-018
Book Reviews:
Hessler, J. (2021). Review of Netflix at the nexus: Content, practice, and production in the age of streaming television [Book Review]. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(3), 104-109. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-019
Kikerpill, K. (2021). Human-machine communication: Rethinking communication, technology, and ourselves [Book Review]. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(3), 110-114. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-020
Rudnicka-Lavoie, D. (2021). Microgenre: A quick look at small culture [Book Review]. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(3), 115-121. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-021
Volume 4 Issue 2
Chow-White, P. A., Al-Rawi, A., Lusoli, A., & Phan, V. T. A. (2021). Social construction of blockchain on social media: Framing public discourses on Twitter. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(2), 1-31. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-008
Xu, X., Wu, T-Y., & Atkin D. J. (2021). Effects of website credibility and brand trust on responses to online behavioral advertising. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(2), 32-57. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-009
Carpenter, C. J., & Spottswood, E. L. (2021). Extending the hyperpersonal model to observing others: The hyperperception model. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(2), 58-81. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-010
Wang, R., Yang, J., & Asser, L. (2021). User experience (UX) matters: What are the most desired skills in the UX designer and UX research job ads. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(2), 82-105. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-011
Book Reviews:
Gawel, H. (2021). The Dark Side of Media and Technology: A 21st Century Guide to Media and Technological Literacy [Book Review]. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(2), 106-110. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-012
Stones, E. (2021). Ethics for a Digital Age (Vol. II) [Book Review]. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(2), 111-116. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-013
Volume 4 Issue 1: Special Issue of Communication Technology and Well-being (Part 1)
Introducing the Special Issue of Communication Technology and Well-Being (Part I) [Editor’s Note]
Young, A., Lachlan, K.A., Young, R.C. (2021). OK, Google, tell me about birth control: Sentiment analysis of anti- and pro-birth control headlines and snippets. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(1), 1-27. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-002
Johnson, B.K. (2021). Look up, look down: Articulating inputs and outputs of social media social comparison. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(1), 28-53. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec- 2021-003
Yu, V., Alvarez, K. P. B., & Chen, V. H. H. (2021). Game streamers’ practices on Twitch and management of well-being. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(1), 54-77. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-004
Kallis, R. (2021). Creating a future relationship or destroying my self-esteem? An exploratory study on dating app experiences and well-being. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(1), 78-100. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-005
Book Reviews:
Liberman, C.J. (2021). Growing up on Facebook [Book Review]. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(1), 101-105. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-006
Moody, K. (2021). Locally played: Real-world games for stronger places and communities [Book Review]. Journal of Communication Technology, 4(1), 106-111. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2021-007
Volume 3 Issue 1
Yang, C., & Bailey, E. (2020). Technological affordance-based gratifications and their impact on media selection. Journal of Communication Technology, 3(1), 1-29. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2020-002
Yang, F. (2020). Motivating online social support provision to patients with complex chronic diseases: A technological-affordance approach. Journal of Communication Technology, 3(1), 30-52. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2020-003
Wang, R., & Wu, M. (2020). Catch them all: Exploring the psychological impact of playing Pokémon Go. Journal of Communication Technology, 3(1), 53-72. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2020-004
Book Reviews:
Mehlman-Brightwell, D. (2020). Technology run amok: Crisis management in the digital age [Book Review]. Journal of Communication Technology, 3(1), 73-75. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2020-005
Volume 2 Issue 1
Wu, L. (2019). Does customization benefit brand evaluation when consumers experience psychological uncertainty? Journal of Communication Technology, 2(1), 1-35. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2019-001
Fuller, M., Atkin, D., McGloin, R. & Embacher, K. (2019). Hey, nice run!: Exploring factors related to exercise, self-monitoring and motives for exercise app use. Journal of Communication Technology, 2(1), 36-73. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2019-002
Bradshaw, A. (2019). First-time mothers: For vaccine questions, consult your peers on Facebook. Journal of Communication Technology, 2(1), 74-112. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2019-003
Volume 1 Issue 1
Groshek, J. (2018). No, you probably don’t touch your phone 2,617 times per day: A rationale for the Journal of Communication Technology. Journal of Communication Technology, 1(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2018-001
Ivory, J. D. (2018). With many looking to us for better answers, we must answer carefully: A call for methodological reform in research on effects of communication technology. Journal of Communication Technology, 1(1), 6-19. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2018-002
Bucy, E. P. (2018). The calibration problem: ICT complexity and average user competencies. Journal of Communication Technology, 1(1), 20-42. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2018-003
DiStaso, M. W. (2018). Communication challenges in cybersecurity. Journal of Communication Technology, 1(1), 43-60. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2018-004
Schaefer, R. (2018). The use of data visualizations for analyzing social trends. Journal of Communication Technology, 1(1), 61-76. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2018-005
Ahmed, W. (2018). Using social media data for research: An overview of tools. Journal of Communication Technology, 1(1), 77-94. https://doi.org/10.51548/joctec-2018-006