Daniel Totzkay
Biographic Data
| ID | 6925065 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Daniel Totzkay |
| GIVEN NAMES | Daniel |
| FAMILY NAME | Totzkay |
| SIGNATURE | TOTZKAY D |
| AFFILIATIONS | West Virginia University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9078-6868 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Theorizing about persuasive message repetition in communication research
Understanding the effects of persuasive message repetition and the related concept of message fatigue is uniquely relevant to the field of communication, and an account of the state of theory and research in the field can be provided through a systematic review. We reviewed studies detailing quantitative research of persuasive message repetition and/or message fatigue published in communication journals between 1970 and 2020. Among other things, …
Quality Conversation Can Increase Daily Well-Being
The associations among the frequency and quality of social interactions and in-the-moment and global well-being have been well-documented. Fewer studies explore whether the content of social interactions is associated with well-being using experimental methods. Drawing from the communicate bond belong theory, seven candidate communication episodes and behaviors were identified. In three studies, participants ( N Study 1 = 347, N Study 2 = 310, N …
Educational Intervention to Increase Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake in Rural Patients with Chronic Diseases
This study provides insights into the need for tailored educational interventions based on disease status, which has implications for public health and patient care in rural and underserved communities. Academic-community partnerships can be useful for successful knowledge transfer for vaccine acceptance to reduce rural health disparities
Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to inform development of a Dissemination and Implementation science training for nutrition practitioners
Objective: To determine nutrition practitioners’ attitudes, behavioural control and normative beliefs to best inform the development and formulation of a nutrition-specific Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science training. Design: A cross-sectional survey aimed to assess Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) constructs and intention to use D&I science. A validated TPB questionnaire assessed constructs including perceived behavioural control, s…
Norms Message Features in an Alcohol Consumption Context
The current study tested a theoretical account of how and when norms message features influence attitudes and intentions. Specifically, we examined whether functional matching and numeracy help to explain variation in persuasive outcomes following exposure to norms messaging. We executed two experiments to test our functional matching and numeracy assumptions in the context of alcohol consumption. Across both studies, our functional matching assu…
Evaluating the Extended Parallel Process Model’s Danger Control Predictions in the Context of Dense Breast Notification Laws
This study evaluates predictions central to the extended parallel process model (EPPM) in the context of dense breast notifications. Many EPPM propositions have gone untested and competing predictions to the model have been evaluated to an even lesser extent. Also left as an open question is exactly how perceived threat and efficacy constructs should be treated in health communication research. Using experimental data collected from women likely …
We do publish (conceptual) replications (sometimes)
Replication is necessary for theory building and knowledge accumulation in communication science. Thus, researchers might wonder about the frequency with which we are publishing replication attempts. We analyzed a representative sample of quantitative communication research published in central and regional journals between 2007 and 2016. Approximately one in every seven published reports was framed as a replication attempt, the majority of which…
We do publish (conceptual) replications (sometimes)
Replication is necessary for theory building and knowledge accumulation in communication science. Thus, researchers might wonder about the frequency with which we are publishing replication attempts. We analyzed a representative sample of quantitative communication research published in central and regional journals between 2007 and 2016. Approximately one in every seven published reports was framed as a replication attempt, the majority of which…
We do publish (conceptual) replications (sometimes)
Replication is necessary for theory building and knowledge accumulation in communication science. Thus, researchers might wonder about the frequency with which we are publishing replication attempts. We analyzed a representative sample of quantitative communication research published in central and regional journals between 2007 and 2016. Approximately one in every seven published reports was framed as a replication attempt, the majority of which…
Norms Message Features in an Alcohol Consumption Context
The current study tested a theoretical account of how and when norms message features influence attitudes and intentions. Specifically, we examined whether functional matching and numeracy help to explain variation in persuasive outcomes following exposure to norms messaging. We executed two experiments to test our functional matching and numeracy assumptions in the context of alcohol consumption. Across both studies, our functional matching assu…
Evaluating the Extended Parallel Process Model’s Danger Control Predictions in the Context of Dense Breast Notification Laws
This study evaluates predictions central to the extended parallel process model (EPPM) in the context of dense breast notifications. Many EPPM propositions have gone untested and competing predictions to the model have been evaluated to an even lesser extent. Also left as an open question is exactly how perceived threat and efficacy constructs should be treated in health communication research. Using experimental data collected from women likely …
Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to inform development of a Dissemination and Implementation science training for nutrition practitioners
Objective: To determine nutrition practitioners’ attitudes, behavioural control and normative beliefs to best inform the development and formulation of a nutrition-specific Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science training. Design: A cross-sectional survey aimed to assess Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) constructs and intention to use D&I science. A validated TPB questionnaire assessed constructs including perceived behavioural control, s…
Educational Intervention to Increase Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake in Rural Patients with Chronic Diseases
This study provides insights into the need for tailored educational interventions based on disease status, which has implications for public health and patient care in rural and underserved communities. Academic-community partnerships can be useful for successful knowledge transfer for vaccine acceptance to reduce rural health disparities
Theorizing about persuasive message repetition in communication research
Understanding the effects of persuasive message repetition and the related concept of message fatigue is uniquely relevant to the field of communication, and an account of the state of theory and research in the field can be provided through a systematic review. We reviewed studies detailing quantitative research of persuasive message repetition and/or message fatigue published in communication journals between 1970 and 2020. Among other things, …
Quality Conversation Can Increase Daily Well-Being
The associations among the frequency and quality of social interactions and in-the-moment and global well-being have been well-documented. Fewer studies explore whether the content of social interactions is associated with well-being using experimental methods. Drawing from the communicate bond belong theory, seven candidate communication episodes and behaviors were identified. In three studies, participants ( N Study 1 = 347, N Study 2 = 310, N …
Psychology (6 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Communication (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works) · Health Policy Implementation Science (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Literacy (2 works)