Bingjie Liu
Biographic Data
| ID | 3779932 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bingjie Liu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bingjie |
| FAMILY NAME | Liu |
| SIGNATURE | LIU B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Pennsylvania State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9019-8521 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 27 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 23 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Mixed signals of status
Individuals engage in luxury consumption to signal status and realize the benefits of higher status. Research on how observers explain luxury consumption is limited. In Study 1 within a social interaction context and Study 2 within a social media context, luxury consumption increases perceived competence and reduces perceived warmth. Perceived status mediates the effect of luxury consumption on increased competence perception. Study 3 compares th…
Economic evidence for expansion of HPV vaccination for the prevention of cervical cancer in LMICs
Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), burdened with a high incidence of cervical cancer, often face challenges in implementing National Immunization Programs (NIP) or Provincial Immunization Programs (PIP) of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. In the context of limited resources, the economic evidence provided by Budget Impact Analysis (BIA) becomes crucial for the inclusion of vaccines in the NIP and PIP. This study adopted the perspective…
The impact mechanism of tourism short video content marketing on users’ travel behavioral intention
Although the current research on short videos has received some attention, no one has explored its influence on behavior intentions from the perspective of content marketing. At the same time, few people pay attention to tourism short videos. In this study, the four characteristics of content marketing were introduced into the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as external variables to explore the influence of tourism short videos content marketin…
Amplifying Player Experience to Facilitate Prosocial Outcomes in a Narrative-Based Serious Game
The rise and development of serious games have shown promise in addressing critical social issues, including school bullying. However, prior work often compares game-based interventions with the conventional non-game approach, failing to generate insights about which game features should be emphasized to create more effective games. To bridge this research gap, in light of video games’ advantages for creating immersive experiences that benefit pe…
Doing good is not equal to good people
Are attributions of motives for prosocial behaviour modulated by the actor's wealth? We provide evidence for people attributing higher reputational motives to rich prosocial actors than poor ones across four studies. This effect persists across different kinds of prosocial behaviours, including helping (Study 1), volunteering (Study 2), and donating money (Studies 3–4). Furthermore, rich (vs. poor) prosocial actors are perceived to be less likely…
The bidirectional mapping of colour metaphor in power
Previous studies found that the abstract concept of power is embodied within space and weight, but there is not a consistent conclusion on the metaphorical relationship between power and colour. The present study adopted three experiments to investigate the metaphorical association between the concept of power and colour perception in Chinese, and how semantic processing and colour perception influence this mapping. Experiment 1 studied the effec…
Artificial intelligence and perceived effort in relationship maintenance
Maintaining satisfying close relationships is important for individuals' well-being. In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has growing applications for relationship maintenance and thus implications for relational well-being. We hypothesize that although using AI to help with relational maintenance may reduce an individual's effort, their partner may perceive AI-augmented activities negatively. According to the investment model and equ…
Unintended effects of open data policy in online behavioral research
Research outlets are increasingly adopting the Open Data policy—requiring or encouraging researchers to release data publicly. However, public data sharing in the digital age may threaten participants' privacy and thereby discourage participants to disclose. We tested this possibility and explored solutions with a between-subjects online experiment. Participants from Amazon's Mechanical Turk (N = 294) were randomly assigned to one of five conditi…
A survey on the degree of eye discomfort caused by video terminal use among college students in different altitudes
Female, high altitude, frequent use of eye drops, shorter daily sleep duration and longer daily VDT use were associated risk factors for the development of severe eye discomfort, where the severity of eye discomfort was significantly negatively correlated with increased sleep duration and significantly positively correlated with increased total time of VDT use
Speech production under uncertainty
Theories and research in human–machine communication (HMC) suggest that machines, when replacing humans as communication partners, change the processes and outcomes of communication. With artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly used to interview and evaluate job applicants, employers should consider the effects of AI on applicants’ psychology and performance during AI-based interviews. This study examined job applicants’ experience and speech f…
Considering the Context to Build Theory in HCI, HRI, and HMC
The proliferation and integration of social technologies has occurred quickly, and the specific technologies with which we engage are ever-changing. The dynamic nature of the development and use of social technologies is often acknowledged by researchers as a limitation. In this manuscript, however, we present a discussion on the implications of our modern technological context by focusing on processes of socialization and communication that are …
Investigation and Analysis of Eye Discomfort Caused by Video Display Terminal Use Among Medical Students Studying at High-Altitude Regions
Objective To investigate the use of video display terminal (VDT) in high-altitude regions by medical students and the resulted risk factors of eye discomfort. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 686 medical students randomly selected from high-altitude regions, Kunming, Yunnan Province. The prevalence of video display terminal syndrome (VDTs) and related risk factors in medical students were analyzed by instructing students to fill i…
Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Are Associated With Internet Gaming Disorder During Covid-19
The results indicated that fear of missing out as a mediator regulates the relationship among depression, anxiety, and stress and Internet game disorder. Specifically, under the mediation of fear of missing out, teenagers with anxiety are more likely to develop Internet gaming disorder, while teenagers with depression or stress might be prone to other types of Internet use disorders
Machine gaze in online behavioral targeting
Digital platforms increasingly use online behavioral targeting (OBT) to enhance consumers' engagement, which involves using algorithms to “gaze” at consumers—tracking their online activities and inferring their preferences—so as to deliver relevant, personalized messages (e.g., advertisements, recommendations) to consumers. In light of the rising call for algorithmic transparency, this study investigates the effects of algorithmic transparency on…
Stress and Problematic Smartphone Use Severity
Problematic smartphone use (PSU) has been linked with stress. Higher levels of stress likely increased problematic smartphone use. We investigated relations between stress, fear of missing out, and problematic smartphone use. The aim of the current study was to analyze the mediating role of fear of missing out (FOMO) and smartphone use frequency (SUF) between stress and PSU. We surveyed a broad sample of 2,276 Chinese undergraduate students in Ju…
In AI We Trust? Effects of Agency Locus and Transparency on Uncertainty Reduction in Human–AI Interaction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used to make decisions for humans. Unlike traditional AI that is programmed to follow human-made rules, machine-learning AI generates rules from data. These machine-generated rules are often unintelligible to humans. Will users feel more uncertainty about decisions governed by such rules? To what extent does rule transparency reduce uncertainty and increase users’ trust? In a 2 × 3 × 2 between-subjects…
Reactions to others’ misfortune on social media
A Similarity Mindset Matters on Social Media
Upward social comparison on social networking sites (SNSs) makes SNS users feel bad about themselves. Would emphasizing overall similarity between SNS users and the upward comparison targets make them feel good about themselves (i.e., assimilation)? We examined this question using a 3 (overall similarity: zero vs. moderate vs. high) × 2 (comparison dimension: physical appearance vs. financial status) between-subjects online experiment with 143 co…
Should Machines Express Sympathy and Empathy? Experiments with a Health Advice Chatbot
When we ask a chatbot for advice about a personal problem, should it simply provide informational support and refrain from offering emotional support? Or, should it show sympathy and empathize with our situation? Although expression of caring and understanding is valued in supportive human communications, do we want the same from a chatbot, or do we simply reject it due to its artificiality and uncanniness? To answer this question, we conducted t…
A content analysis of depression-related discourses on Sina Weibo
The dominance of individual-level attributions and solutions regarding depression on Chinese social media on one hand manifests the public's limited understanding of depression and on the other hand, may further constrain adoption of scientific explanations about depression and exacerbate stigmatization towards depressed individuals. Mass media's posts centered on description of severe outcomes of depression without suggestions of solutions' effe…
Tourism crisis management
Developing a conceptual framework to understand local residents' contribution in online travel communities
Online travel communities have reshaped travel behaviours and decision-makings of people around the world. Noticeably, local residents, who are perceived as reliable and authentic information providers, largely contribute to these online travel communities by offering help. This study developed and tested a conceptual framework, which was built upon the attribute-empathy theory and the social identity theory. Hierarchical regressions analyses wer…
Images of safe tourism destinations in the United States held by African Americans
Ensuring a safe destination is an essential factor in travelers' decision-making, as well as a destination's success. Recent crises have threatened perceptions of safety related to tourism. Under such circumstances, negative destination images might be produced and destination choices might be altered. Thus, understanding the effect of risk perceptions on destination image is a necessary research stream. This study examined African American trave…
In AI We Trust? Effects of Agency Locus and Transparency on Uncertainty Reduction in Human–AI Interaction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used to make decisions for humans. Unlike traditional AI that is programmed to follow human-made rules, machine-learning AI generates rules from data. These machine-generated rules are often unintelligible to humans. Will users feel more uncertainty about decisions governed by such rules? To what extent does rule transparency reduce uncertainty and increase users’ trust? In a 2 × 3 × 2 between-subjects…
Tourism crisis management
Artificial intelligence and perceived effort in relationship maintenance
Maintaining satisfying close relationships is important for individuals' well-being. In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has growing applications for relationship maintenance and thus implications for relational well-being. We hypothesize that although using AI to help with relational maintenance may reduce an individual's effort, their partner may perceive AI-augmented activities negatively. According to the investment model and equ…
A Similarity Mindset Matters on Social Media
Upward social comparison on social networking sites (SNSs) makes SNS users feel bad about themselves. Would emphasizing overall similarity between SNS users and the upward comparison targets make them feel good about themselves (i.e., assimilation)? We examined this question using a 3 (overall similarity: zero vs. moderate vs. high) × 2 (comparison dimension: physical appearance vs. financial status) between-subjects online experiment with 143 co…
Images of safe tourism destinations in the United States held by African Americans
Ensuring a safe destination is an essential factor in travelers' decision-making, as well as a destination's success. Recent crises have threatened perceptions of safety related to tourism. Under such circumstances, negative destination images might be produced and destination choices might be altered. Thus, understanding the effect of risk perceptions on destination image is a necessary research stream. This study examined African American trave…
Images of safe tourism destinations in the United States held by African Americans
Ensuring a safe destination is an essential factor in travelers' decision-making, as well as a destination's success. Recent crises have threatened perceptions of safety related to tourism. Under such circumstances, negative destination images might be produced and destination choices might be altered. Thus, understanding the effect of risk perceptions on destination image is a necessary research stream. This study examined African American trave…
Developing a conceptual framework to understand local residents' contribution in online travel communities
Online travel communities have reshaped travel behaviours and decision-makings of people around the world. Noticeably, local residents, who are perceived as reliable and authentic information providers, largely contribute to these online travel communities by offering help. This study developed and tested a conceptual framework, which was built upon the attribute-empathy theory and the social identity theory. Hierarchical regressions analyses wer…
Tourism crisis management
Should Machines Express Sympathy and Empathy? Experiments with a Health Advice Chatbot
When we ask a chatbot for advice about a personal problem, should it simply provide informational support and refrain from offering emotional support? Or, should it show sympathy and empathize with our situation? Although expression of caring and understanding is valued in supportive human communications, do we want the same from a chatbot, or do we simply reject it due to its artificiality and uncanniness? To answer this question, we conducted t…
A content analysis of depression-related discourses on Sina Weibo
The dominance of individual-level attributions and solutions regarding depression on Chinese social media on one hand manifests the public's limited understanding of depression and on the other hand, may further constrain adoption of scientific explanations about depression and exacerbate stigmatization towards depressed individuals. Mass media's posts centered on description of severe outcomes of depression without suggestions of solutions' effe…
A Similarity Mindset Matters on Social Media
Upward social comparison on social networking sites (SNSs) makes SNS users feel bad about themselves. Would emphasizing overall similarity between SNS users and the upward comparison targets make them feel good about themselves (i.e., assimilation)? We examined this question using a 3 (overall similarity: zero vs. moderate vs. high) × 2 (comparison dimension: physical appearance vs. financial status) between-subjects online experiment with 143 co…
Reactions to others’ misfortune on social media
Machine gaze in online behavioral targeting
Digital platforms increasingly use online behavioral targeting (OBT) to enhance consumers' engagement, which involves using algorithms to “gaze” at consumers—tracking their online activities and inferring their preferences—so as to deliver relevant, personalized messages (e.g., advertisements, recommendations) to consumers. In light of the rising call for algorithmic transparency, this study investigates the effects of algorithmic transparency on…
Stress and Problematic Smartphone Use Severity
Problematic smartphone use (PSU) has been linked with stress. Higher levels of stress likely increased problematic smartphone use. We investigated relations between stress, fear of missing out, and problematic smartphone use. The aim of the current study was to analyze the mediating role of fear of missing out (FOMO) and smartphone use frequency (SUF) between stress and PSU. We surveyed a broad sample of 2,276 Chinese undergraduate students in Ju…
In AI We Trust? Effects of Agency Locus and Transparency on Uncertainty Reduction in Human–AI Interaction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used to make decisions for humans. Unlike traditional AI that is programmed to follow human-made rules, machine-learning AI generates rules from data. These machine-generated rules are often unintelligible to humans. Will users feel more uncertainty about decisions governed by such rules? To what extent does rule transparency reduce uncertainty and increase users’ trust? In a 2 × 3 × 2 between-subjects…
Considering the Context to Build Theory in HCI, HRI, and HMC
The proliferation and integration of social technologies has occurred quickly, and the specific technologies with which we engage are ever-changing. The dynamic nature of the development and use of social technologies is often acknowledged by researchers as a limitation. In this manuscript, however, we present a discussion on the implications of our modern technological context by focusing on processes of socialization and communication that are …
Investigation and Analysis of Eye Discomfort Caused by Video Display Terminal Use Among Medical Students Studying at High-Altitude Regions
Objective To investigate the use of video display terminal (VDT) in high-altitude regions by medical students and the resulted risk factors of eye discomfort. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 686 medical students randomly selected from high-altitude regions, Kunming, Yunnan Province. The prevalence of video display terminal syndrome (VDTs) and related risk factors in medical students were analyzed by instructing students to fill i…
Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Are Associated With Internet Gaming Disorder During Covid-19
The results indicated that fear of missing out as a mediator regulates the relationship among depression, anxiety, and stress and Internet game disorder. Specifically, under the mediation of fear of missing out, teenagers with anxiety are more likely to develop Internet gaming disorder, while teenagers with depression or stress might be prone to other types of Internet use disorders
Unintended effects of open data policy in online behavioral research
Research outlets are increasingly adopting the Open Data policy—requiring or encouraging researchers to release data publicly. However, public data sharing in the digital age may threaten participants' privacy and thereby discourage participants to disclose. We tested this possibility and explored solutions with a between-subjects online experiment. Participants from Amazon's Mechanical Turk (N = 294) were randomly assigned to one of five conditi…
A survey on the degree of eye discomfort caused by video terminal use among college students in different altitudes
Female, high altitude, frequent use of eye drops, shorter daily sleep duration and longer daily VDT use were associated risk factors for the development of severe eye discomfort, where the severity of eye discomfort was significantly negatively correlated with increased sleep duration and significantly positively correlated with increased total time of VDT use
Speech production under uncertainty
Theories and research in human–machine communication (HMC) suggest that machines, when replacing humans as communication partners, change the processes and outcomes of communication. With artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly used to interview and evaluate job applicants, employers should consider the effects of AI on applicants’ psychology and performance during AI-based interviews. This study examined job applicants’ experience and speech f…
Doing good is not equal to good people
Are attributions of motives for prosocial behaviour modulated by the actor's wealth? We provide evidence for people attributing higher reputational motives to rich prosocial actors than poor ones across four studies. This effect persists across different kinds of prosocial behaviours, including helping (Study 1), volunteering (Study 2), and donating money (Studies 3–4). Furthermore, rich (vs. poor) prosocial actors are perceived to be less likely…
The bidirectional mapping of colour metaphor in power
Previous studies found that the abstract concept of power is embodied within space and weight, but there is not a consistent conclusion on the metaphorical relationship between power and colour. The present study adopted three experiments to investigate the metaphorical association between the concept of power and colour perception in Chinese, and how semantic processing and colour perception influence this mapping. Experiment 1 studied the effec…
Artificial intelligence and perceived effort in relationship maintenance
Maintaining satisfying close relationships is important for individuals' well-being. In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has growing applications for relationship maintenance and thus implications for relational well-being. We hypothesize that although using AI to help with relational maintenance may reduce an individual's effort, their partner may perceive AI-augmented activities negatively. According to the investment model and equ…
The impact mechanism of tourism short video content marketing on users’ travel behavioral intention
Although the current research on short videos has received some attention, no one has explored its influence on behavior intentions from the perspective of content marketing. At the same time, few people pay attention to tourism short videos. In this study, the four characteristics of content marketing were introduced into the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as external variables to explore the influence of tourism short videos content marketin…
Amplifying Player Experience to Facilitate Prosocial Outcomes in a Narrative-Based Serious Game
The rise and development of serious games have shown promise in addressing critical social issues, including school bullying. However, prior work often compares game-based interventions with the conventional non-game approach, failing to generate insights about which game features should be emphasized to create more effective games. To bridge this research gap, in light of video games’ advantages for creating immersive experiences that benefit pe…
Mixed signals of status
Individuals engage in luxury consumption to signal status and realize the benefits of higher status. Research on how observers explain luxury consumption is limited. In Study 1 within a social interaction context and Study 2 within a social media context, luxury consumption increases perceived competence and reduces perceived warmth. Perceived status mediates the effect of luxury consumption on increased competence perception. Study 3 compares th…
Economic evidence for expansion of HPV vaccination for the prevention of cervical cancer in LMICs
Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), burdened with a high incidence of cervical cancer, often face challenges in implementing National Immunization Programs (NIP) or Provincial Immunization Programs (PIP) of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. In the context of limited resources, the economic evidence provided by Budget Impact Analysis (BIA) becomes crucial for the inclusion of vaccines in the NIP and PIP. This study adopted the perspective…
Psychology (19 works) · Computer Science (11 works) · Social Psychology (11 works) · Artificial Intelligence (5 works) · Business (5 works) · Perception (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Advertising (4 works) · Digital Marketing and Social Media (4 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (4 works)