James DiCairano
Biographic Data
| ID | 9663299 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James DiCairano |
| GIVEN NAMES | James |
| FAMILY NAME | DiCairano |
| SIGNATURE | DICAIRANO J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Connecticut |
| ORCID | 0009-0002-5558-8959 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Exemplification in Communication Research
After explicating and reviewing previous research in the area of exemplification theory, the results of three studies are presented that test and extend parts of prior research concerning risk estimation and responses to a news story. Respondents examined a news story that manipulated images and quotes concerning bedbugs. The manipulated articles either featured base-rate information alone or with an iconic image or an emotional quote. In order t…
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Examining the Links Between Information Sufficiency, News Preferences, and Protective Behavior During Hurricane Ian
Natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes are global occurrences affecting countries, counties, and communities. These extreme weather events can cause feelings of uncertainty and produce a range of high consequence outcomes. As a result, individuals can be expected to seek out information to further understand how they will be impacted. With Hurricane Ian as the focus, this study examined the impact of source preferences on protective beha…
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On the brink
Examining the Links Between Information Sufficiency, News Preferences, and Protective Behavior During Hurricane Ian
Natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes are global occurrences affecting countries, counties, and communities. These extreme weather events can cause feelings of uncertainty and produce a range of high consequence outcomes. As a result, individuals can be expected to seek out information to further understand how they will be impacted. With Hurricane Ian as the focus, this study examined the impact of source preferences on protective beha…
Exemplification in Communication Research
After explicating and reviewing previous research in the area of exemplification theory, the results of three studies are presented that test and extend parts of prior research concerning risk estimation and responses to a news story. Respondents examined a news story that manipulated images and quotes concerning bedbugs. The manipulated articles either featured base-rate information alone or with an iconic image or an emotional quote. In order t…
Psychology (3 works) · Public Relations and Crisis Communication (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Disaster Management and Resilience (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Advertising (1 work) · Climate change (1 work) · Communication (1 work)