Suahn Jang Cho, Ph.D.
Dr. Suahn Jang Cho's research focuses on normative influence in health communication (e.g., behavioral adoption and behavioral intentions) in domestic and international contexts. Her secondary research focus is communication variables, including communication efficacy and avoidance, in events that increase uncertainty in close relationships. Dr. Cho's work has been published in leading journals, including Communication Research, Communication Monographs, Health Communication, and Communication Quarterly. Dr. Cho's teaching focuses on Interpersonal Communication and Social Influence.
She also serves as the faculty advisor for Lambda Pi Eta, the national undergraduate honor society.
Education:
M.A., Michigan State University
B.A., Michigan State University
Courses Taught:
COMM 1030: Interpersonal Communication
COMM 3130: Communication in Family, Dating, and Marriage
COMM 3395: Special Topics in Communication: Advanced Persuasion and Influence
COMM 6510: Advanced Communication Research Methods
COMM 6495: Graduate Seminar in Special Topics: Interpersonal Communication
Selected Publications:
Cho, S. J., & Tian, Y. (2019). Why Do They Keep Swearing? The Role of Outcome Expectations between Descriptive Norms and Swearing among Korean Youths: A Test of the Theory of Normative Social Behavior. Western Journal of Communication , 83, 1-18.
Mollen, S., Rimal, R., Ruiter, R., Jang, S. A., & Kok, G. (2013). Intervening or interfering? The influence of pro-social and pro-individual norms on protective behaviors in alcohol consumption contexts. Psychology and Health, 28, 561-578.
Jang, S. A., Rimal, R., & Cho, N. (2013). Exploring parental influences in the theory of normative social behavior: Findings from a Korean high school sample. Communication Research, 40, 52-72.
Jang, S. A. (2012). Self-monitoring as a moderator between descriptive norms and drinking: Findings among Korean and American university students. Health Communication, 27, 546-558
Jang, S. A., & Tian, Y. (2012). The effects of communication efficacy on information-seeking following events that increase uncertainty: A cross-lagged panel analysis. Communication Quarterly, 60, 234-254.
