Jie Zhuang
Biographic Data
| ID | 73898 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jie Zhuang |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jie |
| FAMILY NAME | Zhuang |
| SIGNATURE | ZHUANG J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Texas Christian University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3332-2044 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 55 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 55 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Refining the Interaction Between Social Norms and Uncertainty About Risk Perceptions in Health and Environmental Behaviors– A Cross-Cultural Replication and Extension
Social norms play a crucial role in shaping risk-mitigating behaviors, prompting extensive research to advance theory, and inform practices. However, until recently, limited attention has been given to how individuals’ (meta)cognitive appraisals of risks may interact with social norms to affect risk-mitigating behaviors. Expanding previous work, this study employs a cross-sectional survey (N = 1,249) to (1) further differentiates risk perceptions…
When is Injunctive Norms Messaging Counterproductive? Exploring the Effect of Language Variation in Social Norms Messaging on Psychological Reactance
Scholars speculate that injunctive norms messages elicit more psycholgical reactance compared to descriptive norms messages. This research argues that the commonly employed linguistic variations of injunctive norms messages account for reactance effects rather than the injunctive norms vs. descriptive norms difference itself. We employed a 5 (norms messaging: descriptive norms vs. injunctive norms approval vs. injunctive norms disapproval vs. inj…
Perceptions of Scientific Recommendations Mediate the Effects of Message Valence on Adult Smokers’ Intention to Use E-Cigarettes to Quit
Although electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have been widely used by smokers as a quitting device, the explanatory mechanisms and boundary conditions in which message characteristics influence their intention to use e-cigarettes as cessation devices remain unclear. To fill this gap, the current between-subjects experiment investigated how the valence of the messages (pro-e-cigarette, anti-e-cigarette, conflicting recommendations) current smoker…
Asymmetric emoji-word interactions in emotional processing
This study investigated the interactive effects and cognitive mechanisms involved in the integration of emotional information conveyed by emojis and emotional words. Two affective priming experiments were conducted to examine bidirectional influences. Experiment 1 assessed how emotional words modulate emoji processing, while Experiment 2 examined the influence of emojis on word processing. Behavioral performance and cognitive parameters were anal…
Theorizing the Role of Group Dynamics in Social Normative Influence on Pro-Environmental Behaviours Across Cultures
Pro-environmental behaviors (PEB) are inherently collective, influenced by social norms and cultural contexts. Yet the role of group dynamics in normative influence remains underexplored. This study examines how group identity and group orientation moderate normative effects on PEB through a survey on anti-littering in Ghana and an experiment on reusable bag adoption in the U.S. Results showed that social norms increased intentions in the U.S. bu…
“Is That Really a Service Dog?”
In the United States of America, the Americans with Disabilities Act allows for service dogs, dogs that are task-trained to assist disabled individuals in the management of their condition, to accompany their handler in public spaces. Recently, widespread media coverage of fake service dogs—pet dogs misrepresented as service dogs—has led to a perceived prevalence of fake service dogs. This, combined with a lack of knowledge about laws protecting …
Psychological reactance theory and politeness theory
Revealing the nonlinear effects of traditional rural streetscape features on visual quality based on the XGBoost-SHAP model
Word selection, concreteness and brain lateralization
Impact of physical exercise on health and social interaction in older adults
Enhanced visual attention-based sensorimotor control abilities in long-term first person shooter game players
Synthesizing the Role of Culture in Social Norms Influence
Social norms are fundamentally embedded in cultural contexts. Yet how culture shapes normative influence remains unclear, due to fragmented evidence across disciplines. We systematically reviewed 32 studies examining how cultural constructs relate to normative effects. A conceptualization-operationalization gap emerged: 81% employed cultural frameworks, but only 38% directly measured them. The dominant individualism-collectivism framework yielded…
Association between sarcopenia and cardiovascular disease according to menopausal status
Sarcopenia and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk show significant variations in cross-sectional and longitudinal associations across different menopausal statuses, with higher risks in postmenopausal women. An interaction between menopausal status and sarcopenia on CVD risk was found
Covid-19’s disruptions to daily life and pandemic fatigue during the pandemic in Chinese people
This study revealed a plausible mechanism that explains pandemic fatigue during the COVID-19 through understanding the role of perceived stress and social support, providing theoretical and practical inputs for formulating intervention strategies
Association between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity trajectories and academic achievement in Chinese primary school children
This study reveals three distinct MVPA trajectories among Chinese primary school children and demonstrates that those with high MVPA trajectories showcase superior academic achievements, particularly in reading, mathematics, and language. This highlights the vital role of MVPA in supporting academic excellence
The bias algorithm
This scoping review examined racial and ethnic bias in artificial intelligence health algorithms (AIHA), the role of stakeholders in oversight, and the consequences of AIHA for health equity. Using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, databases were searched between 2020 and 2024 using the terms racial and ethnic bias in health algorithms resulting in a final sample of 23 sources. Suggestions for how to mitigate algorithmic bias were compiled and evaluated…
Establishing age- and sex-specific anthropometric growth references standards for South Punjab adolescents utilizing the LMS method
Background: The physical health of adolescents is crucial for the prosperity and sustainable development of a nation. Developing specific growth standards is essential for prioritizing the wellbeing of the youth of Pakistan. This study aimed to establish normative standards for height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) among 12- to 16-year-olds in South Punjab, facilitating accurate health assessments and tailored interventions. Method: This stud…
Awe and Trepidation
Care provider communication with Black birthing families is impactful. This cross-sectional study asked 216 Black fathers to recall treatment by birthing care providers and tested variables contributing to birth satisfaction and fathering identity salience. Most fathers reported that care providers were respectful resulting in a positive birthing experience; however, 15% reported negative experiences with care providers. Perceived social support …
A Conditional Process Analysis of Emerging Adults’ Motivated Information Management with Parents, Family Conversation Orientation, and Intentions to Vaccinate for Covid-19
Using the theory of motivated information management (TMIM), this study tested the effect of emerging adults' uncertainty discrepancy about COVID-19 vaccines on their intentions to vaccinate. In March and April of 2021, 424 emerging adult children reported on the likelihood of seeking or avoiding information from a parent about COVID-19 vaccines in response to their uncertainty discrepancy and negative emotions related to the vaccines. Results su…
Social media addiction and academic engagement as serial mediators between social anxiety and academic performance among college students
Social media addiction and academic engagement can explain the potential mechanisms of the association between social anxiety and academic performance, which have implications for devising intervention strategies to enhance the mental health and academic outcomes of college students
Impact of awareness of sports policies, school, family, and community environmental on physical activity and fitness among children and adolescents
School environments, despite high scores, do not significantly impact PA and PF. Community environments, though scoring lower, positively affect MVPA, grip strength, and 20-mSRT. Awareness of sports policies boosts MVPA, while family environments support LPA and BMI but are inversely related to MVPA and grip strength. Integrated strategies involving community infrastructure, family support, and policy awareness are essential for promoting active …
Establishment of health related physical fitness evaluation system for school adolescents aged 12–16 in Pakistan
Background: The decline in adolescent physical fitness is a significant global public health concern, and Pakistan is no exception. The country's absence of a health-related physical fitness (HRPF) evaluation system has compounded this issue. To bridge this gap, this study aims to develop a scientifically-based HRPF evaluation system for the adolescent population that meets international standards. The evaluation system identifies at-risk childre…
Medical and Nursing Students’ Perceptions of and Advice for Extended Breastfeeding
Although the health benefits to both mother and child produced by breastfeeding have been documented, and numerous efforts have been made to promote breastfeeding rates in the United States, extended breastfeeding (breastfeeding beyond 12 months) research has been largely overlooked. Guided by the Framework of Integrative Normative Influences on Stigma, this study examined how extended breastfeeding was perceived among medical and nursing student…
Whose Norms to Follow? Effects of Social Norm Specificity on Black Americans’ Intention to Receive Covid-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 has caused tremendous disruptions to public health and social stability. While the record-breaking speed of vaccine development brings a beam of light to put this global pandemic under control, public health professionals struggle to motivate certain population segments to be vaccinated. This research examined how social norms varying in reference group specificity influenced the intention to be vaccinated against COVID-19 among unvaccin…
Do Brelfies Help to Normalize Breastfeeding in Public
Often, lack of support results in early termination of breastfeeding compromising infant health. Lactivists argue one way to normalize public breastfeeding is by posting brelfies on social network sites. An online experiment tested a 2 × 2 between-subjects factorial design. Participants (N = 296) were randomly assigned to one of the four experimental conditions varying the valence of comments or the control where no user comments were present. Mo…
Exploration and Validation of the Dimensions of Stigma
Stigma research is hampered by lack of consensus about the number of dimensions making up the stigma construct and what these dimensions measure. Two studies were conducted testing the dimensionality of stigma. Using 105 items proposed to measure stigma in previous research, the first study ( N = 307) conducted an exploratory factor analysis using the maximum likelihood method of factor extraction. Results supported five factors that were designa…
Obesity Stigma and Negative Perceptions of Political Leadership Competence
This study investigated whether the leadership competence of an overweight candidate is affected by exposure to weight-stigmatizing and nonstigmatizing messages. Participants read one of four messages-a weight stigma, a health stigma, a competence, or a stigma-reducing message. Fat phobia, weight controllability, partisanship, political activism, and voting behaviors were also measured. Weight controllability bias interacted with the weight stigm…
Detrimental Effects of Community-Based Stigma
This introductory essay provides an update of the state of stigma research. Following this, an overview of the six stigma studies included in this issue is presented
Revealing the nonlinear effects of traditional rural streetscape features on visual quality based on the XGBoost-SHAP model
Theme and sentiment of posts in a weight loss subreddit predict popularity, engagement, and users' weight loss
Despite the common use of social media to discuss health issues, little is known about how features of user-generated content influence users' health outcomes. To address this gap, we longitudinally studied large-scale conversations on the subreddit r/loseit, an online weight loss community, by computationally analyzing the themes and sentiment of users' posts and examining their associations with users' self-reported weight loss. Our study ident…
Black mothers’ birthing experiences
This study showed that there is still additional work that needs to be done for racial equity and respect during birth. Practical implications for addressing health inequities are discussed
Closing transdisciplinary collaboration gaps of food-energy-water nexus research
Environmental Stigma
This article examined the extent to which residents living in the Midland-Saginaw-Bay City area in Eastern Michigan felt stigmatized due to industrial contamination. Seventy in-depth interviews were conducted with local residents, focusing on the extent to which they experienced three aspects of stigma-affective, cognitive, and behavioral. Results indicated that although some participants were not concerned with living in a contaminated community…
Exploration and Validation of the Dimensions of Stigma
Stigma research is hampered by lack of consensus about the number of dimensions making up the stigma construct and what these dimensions measure. Two studies were conducted testing the dimensionality of stigma. Using 105 items proposed to measure stigma in previous research, the first study ( N = 307) conducted an exploratory factor analysis using the maximum likelihood method of factor extraction. Results supported five factors that were designa…
Why is the vegan line in the dining hall always the shortest? Understanding vegan stigma
Two studies investigated why vegan stigma occurs and why people who eat meat are often unaccepting of vegans. Study 1 measured vegan stigma based on Link and Phelan’s (2001) model and proposed that the communal food hypothesis provides a partial explanation for vegan stigma. Study 1 revealed that la
The Neural Language Systems That Support Healthy Aging
Although healthy aging is generally characterized by declines in both brain structure and function, there is variability in the extent to which these changes result in observable cognitive decline. Specific to language, age‐related differences in language production are observed more frequently than in language comprehension, although both are associated with increased right prefrontal cortex activation in older adults. The current paper explores…
Detrimental Effects of Community-Based Stigma
This introductory essay provides an update of the state of stigma research. Following this, an overview of the six stigma studies included in this issue is presented
Development and validation of the Communicating with Family about Brain Death Scale
This study reports development of a scale assessing communication with family about brain-dead organ donation. Two cross-sectional studies demonstrated scale validity. Tests of internal, external, and predictive validity were conducted using confirmatory factor analysis. In both studies, the same 6 items were shown to be unidimensional with acceptable reliability. Parallelism was shown between the Brain Death Scale and a measure of communication …
Environmental Stigma
This article examined the extent to which residents living in the Midland-Saginaw-Bay City area in Eastern Michigan felt stigmatized due to industrial contamination. Seventy in-depth interviews were conducted with local residents, focusing on the extent to which they experienced three aspects of stigma-affective, cognitive, and behavioral. Results indicated that although some participants were not concerned with living in a contaminated community…
Obesity Stigma and Negative Perceptions of Political Leadership Competence
This study investigated whether the leadership competence of an overweight candidate is affected by exposure to weight-stigmatizing and nonstigmatizing messages. Participants read one of four messages-a weight stigma, a health stigma, a competence, or a stigma-reducing message. Fat phobia, weight controllability, partisanship, political activism, and voting behaviors were also measured. Weight controllability bias interacted with the weight stigm…
Does Shame Still Prevail in China and Guilt Prevail in the U.S.A
This study examined whether Chinese and Americans varied in guilt and shame. A 2 (relational closeness: friends vs. acquaintance) × 3 (targets of harm: self only vs. self and the other vs. the other only) × 2 (country: China vs. U.S.) between-subject factorial study was conducted. Results showed regardless of cultures, the extent of damage caused by transgression significantly predicted guilt and shame, whereas relational closeness between a tran…
“Governor of the House of Pancake”
New Jersey governor and presidential candidate Chris Christie exemplifies the epitome of stigma against fatness in a political candidate. Since Christie became newsworthy several years ago, political journalists, other political candidates, cartoonists, comedians, and social commentators often have satirized his weight. In order to investigate the extent of political weight stigma, a content analysis was conducted of 319 online news stories about…
How is stigma communicated? Use of negative counterargument to communicate stigma
Co-existence of physical activity and sedentary behavior among children and adolescents in Shanghai, China
Very few children and adolescents showed active lifestyles, and this was significantly related to age. Effective interventions aiming to promote PA and concurrently to limited SED among children and adolescents should be implemented as early as possible
Trust in whom? Dioxin, organizations, risk perception, and fish consumption in Michigan’s Saginaw Bay watershed
Trust is generally recognized as important for risk-relevant behavior but research suggests that trust in different organizations may have varying effects. This research advances the literature by testing two hypotheses which postulate that this variability can be explained by risk perception. We collected data from 351 anglers regarding their trust in nine organizations whose efforts are relevant to dioxin contamination in Michigan's Saginaw Bay…
He wants a refund because I’m breastfeeding my baby”
Risk, Stigma, Trustworthiness, and Citizen Participation—A Multifaceted Analysis of Media Coverage of Dioxin Contamination in Midland, Michigan
In the United States, more than 200 communities are designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as areas of concern for dioxins. Informing the public about potential risks associated with dioxins and delivering information about how to avoid such risks are essential activities. News coverage of environmental and health problems affects how members of the public assess those problems in terms of both severity and how they are understood…
The Effect of Dioxin Contamination and Remediation on Property Values
Loss of property value is a major concern in communities faced with the toxic byproducts of industrial practices. Even after site remediation, stigma may persist and negatively affect market values of residential properties. To study the effects of contamination and of remediation on property values in Midland, Michigan, where dioxins have been released into the environment through the incineration of contaminated waste and the discharge of conta…
Gender and age differences in the association between living arrangement and physical activity levels among youth aged 9–19 years in Shanghai, China
Type of living arrangement was associated with the PA of youth in Shanghai, with no significant gender difference. Youth aged 9-19 years who lived with single parents had the lowest percentage of meeting MVPA recommendations. The probability of achieving 60 min/day MVPA recommendations was significantly lower among 9-11-year-old children living with their grandparent(s) than children living with both parents; however, no such difference was obser…
Physical activity, screen viewing time, and overweight/obesity among Chinese children and adolescents
There remains a low prevalence of meeting MVPA guidelines and high prevalence of overweight and obesity in Chinese school-aged children and adolescents. Future efforts should focus on monitoring the trend of these behavioral and health risk factors to inform school policies and programs aimed at increasing physical activity and reducing and preventing obesity in younger populations in China
Mixed and blended emotional reactions to 2014 Ebola outbreak
Various discrete emotions are expressed on Twitter which mirror the course of Ebola 2014 outbreak, and geographic distance from locations where Ebola cases are confirmed influence expressions of discrete emotions
Associations between various kinds of parental support and physical activity among children and adolescents in Shanghai, China
Less than one fifth of children and adolescents accumulated 60 min MVPA per day. Various kinds of parental support have important effects on children and adolescents' MVPA, which varied by gender and grades. PAMD, in particular, should be emphasized more than PAEN, PAIV and PAFS in family-based interventions aiming at increasing PA in the future
A Content Analysis of Living Organ Donation Materials from Certified Transplant Centers
Despite the fact that living organ donation has the great potential to reduce the shortage of transplantable organs, it is still surrounded by many misconceptions, ethical concerns, and myths. Research conducted to understand factors contributing to public misconceptions related to living organ donation is rare. This research takes a content analytic approach to uncover how living organ donation is portrayed in materials developed and delivered b…
Determinants of student’s physical activity
In conclusion, both neighbourhood and school factors may affect students' MVPA, but school appears to plays a more critical role in maintaining and promoting students' MVPA levels. In addition, individual factors may be more important than school and neighbourhood factors in influencing students' MVPA levels. Our research demonstrates that students' attitudes towards PA and school factors should be considered targets for future intervention progr…
Closing transdisciplinary collaboration gaps of food-energy-water nexus research
The Moderating Effect of Covid-19 Risk Perception on the Relationship Between Empathy and Covid-19 Volunteer Behavior
The health system has encountered great challenges since the COVID-19 outbreak, volunteers are urgently needed in every situation during this crisis. The current study aimed to explore the relationship between empathy and COVID-19 volunteer behavior, along with the moderating role of COVID-19 risk perception in the above relationship. The cross-sectional survey was conducted online using Wenjuanxing from February 12th to March 16th, 2021, in Jian…
Modeling the Mediating and Moderating Roles of Risk Perceptions, Efficacy, Desired Uncertainty, and Worry in Information Seeking-Cancer Screening Relationship Using HINTS 2017 Data
Despite mixed findings in the literature, health information seeking is considered as a promising antecedent of health behavior and outcome. However, little research has been conducted to identify factors that explain the health information seeking-health behavior relationship. In the contexts of breast, cervical, and prostate cancer screening, this research utilized recently collected Health Information National Trends Survey data (HINTS 5 Cycle…
Does Storytelling Reduce Stigma? A Meta-Analytic View of Narrative Persuasion on Stigma Reduction
Stigmatization of one or more discredited attributes has a profoundly negative social impact on stigmatized individuals. Researchers have applied narratives as a persuasion device to reduce stigma. However, the overall effect of narratives on stigma is yet known. This research synthesized and quantified the effect of narratives in reducing stigma and identifies moderating factors. Forty-six effect sizes were extracted from 40 articles investigati…
Psychology (35 works) · Medicine (32 works) · Social Psychology (21 works) · Environmental health (14 works) · Computer Science (12 works) · Developmental psychology (12 works) · Psychiatry (12 works) · Public health (12 works) · Gerontology (10 works) · Biostatistics (9 works)