Journal of Applied Communication Research (JACR)

Nominate someone or yourself for National Communication Association Applied Communication Division Awards by THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT. These awards acknowledge significant contributions in applied #communication #theory, #research, and/or practice. Up to four (4) awards will be given. (1) The Bill Eadie Distinguished Award for a Scholarly Article is given to the author(s) of an outstanding article published in a communication journal. (2) The Sue DeWine Distinguished Award for a Scholarly Book is given to author(s)/editor(s) of an outstanding scholarly book. Textbooks are not eligible. (3) When warranted, the committee may choose to recognize edited books for a third award. (4) Special journal issues on applied communication may be nominated for a fourth award. Articles, books, and special issues published with a 2024 or 2025 copyright date are eligible. To apply, send a letter of nomination, including a brief rationale and an explanation of the work’s significance. Please include a PDF of all articles nominated. Any published reviews of scholarly books should also be included. The selected winners of these awards will receive an award certificate and will be recognized at the Applied Communication Division business meeting during the 2025 NCA Convention. Send your electronic submissions of nomination letters, #articles, and #book submissions via email to Applied Communication Interest Group Vice-Chair Elect, Dr. Mindy Weathers at?[email protected]

#Justpublished! “How can community-driven research reshape LGBT empowerment? This new study challenges traditional approaches and explores radical possibilities” Godfried Asante, PhD Our online first article, “Rethinking (#LGBT) empowerment: exploring the potential of community-based participatory research project among human rights #NGOs in #Ghana by Godfried Asante, Gideon Adjaka and Iris Nartey is now available for you to explore at https://lnkd.in/gWfZVpUq? The research examined the potential of #CBPR to challenge and re-imagine the ideological foundations of #LGBTS empowerment programs in Ghana. Remember to follow us and share with friends. Have questions, comments or suggestions for #JACR? Reach out to us on [email protected] or drop your comment below. Godfried Asante, PhD Gideon Adjaka #communication #research #journalarticle

#Justpublished! We are excited to share with you this online first article “Explicating the effects of narrative source and causal attribution on #nulliparous Chinese #women’s childbirth injury-related risk perceptions and information-seeking intentions” by Ruolan Li and Xinying Yang at https://lnkd.in/gERen7_h “This study highlights the crucial role of narrative sources and causal attributions in amplifying nulliparous #Chinese women’s childbirth injury-related risk perceptions and information-seeking intentions, offering insights into women's health empowerment via social media” Xinying Yang Share your thoughts on the article in the comment section with us. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for #JACR, reach out to us on [email protected] #womenhealthempowerment #journalarticle #communication #socialmedia #health #childbirth

Check out this online first article “Explicating the mechanisms between overwork-related media exposure and workplace resilience: a study of tech employees in China” by Jinyi Ye and Kai Kuang at https://lnkd.in/g6E5BMrS This study examined media exposure as a potential source of anticipatory resilience for new #employees under the China’s tech industry’s overwork culture. Findings from this study offer practical insights into communicative strategies to support new employees’ well-being and career development in the global context of work exploitation and #resistance. Have questions, comments or suggestions for JACR? Reach out to us on [email protected] or drop your comment below. #journalartilce #research #communication

Just #published! Take a look at our online first article, “Motivating neighborhood-focused #health activism: exploring the nexus of collective efficacy, social hope, and neighborhood #activism” by Youllee Kim and Rachel A. Smith which is now accessible at https://lnkd.in/gPmJMsBc This #quantitative piece will give you insights into the critical role neighborhood residents play in promoting #neighborhood-focused #environmental activism. Remember to follow us and share with friends. Have questions, comments or suggestions for JACR? Reach out to us on [email protected]?or drop your comment below. #JACR #reseach #journalarticle #communication

"Filial piety (孝) is a Confucian core value that traditionally emphasizes obedience, respect, caregiving, and family unity (Ho, 1994). When Chinese only children care for parents with cancer, how does filial piety shape their resilience-building process, and when does it become a source of stress? Grounded in anticipatory #resilience, this study offers a new perspective," Nannan Duan. Explore the #article, “‘Naturally, it's me taking care’: filial piety as anticipatory resilience in the temporal flow and stressors of Chinese only children caring for #parents with #cancer” by Hong Yu, Nannan Duan, @Ye Zhu Ye Zhu and Qinlingyu Deng at https://lnkd.in/gjUqvWey Have questions, comments or suggestions for JACR? Reach out to us on [email protected] or drop your comment below. #Journalarticle #Research #Communication

#JACR Announcement!!! ?? Taylor & Francis has made some changes to our website. We will work to update the Instructions for Authors page (https://lnkd.in/dERqmJpD). In the meantime, if you or someone you know is interested in submitting, here is a description of submission types: #Research #Articles: We invite manuscripts that 1) are clearly motivated by an important applied communication problem or issue and 2) develop new insights regarding communication theory. 3) Given the high volume of submissions, we will prioritize work that discusses specific mechanisms by which findings/insights can influence communication practices. #Evaluation #criteria assess the quality of insights, clarity of argument, methodological rigor, as well as the inclusivity of research design and writing practices. #Field #reports are brief articles that describe an applied project, intervention, or case study and discuss how insights can be used by other scholar/practitioners engaging in similar work. (Length: up to 6500 words with references.) Field Reports can include visual and arts-based work.? #Evaluation #criteria assess the significance and ethics of the field project/study/intervention, the clarity and quality of insights and their utility for other projects, clear writing (and quality visuals when relevant), along with attention to diversity and equity issues. And, you can read the Editorial vision at: https://lnkd.in/dn_eV_-a Questions? Reach out to the Editor at [email protected]. National Communication Association Heather Zoller, Ph.D.

The Journal of Applied Communication Research (JACR) is looking for themed #book #reviews. Review essays would address two or more recent volumes with implications for communication theory and practice. We are particularly interested in works that provide insights into the role of #communication in addressing major social crises (e.g., #environmentalcrises and #climatechange, #disinformation and other #media crises; #healthdisparities, rise of #hate groups, etc.). If you are interested, please reach out to the Editor Heather Zoller, Ph.D. at [email protected]. National Communication Association

Congratulations Dr. Amy Shirong Lu of Northeastern University for winning the Gerald M Phillips Award for Distinguished Applied Communication Scholarship. National Communication Association #NCA2024

We want to thank Teri Thompson for her leadership and tireless support of applied scholars in the Health Communication discipline. We wish her well in retirement from the Health Communication journal. Teresa Thompson Journal of Health Communication #NCA2024 National Communication Association