Hichang CHO is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communications and New Media at National University of Singapore. His research centers on human interactions with new communication technologies through which communication behaviors are shaped and expressed. More specifically, his research interests focus on privacy in a networked environment, collaboration in distributed teams, social influence on technology adoption and utilization, and social network analysis.
Hichang received his Ph.D. from Cornell University and a MA from Michigan State University. His research has been published in Journal of Communication, Communication Research, New Media & Society, Journal of Computer-mediated Communication, JASIST, ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI), Computers in Human Behavior, Communications of the ACM, and other venues. such as ACM CHI and ACM CSCW. His work has also been recognized by several top faculty paper awards from international conferences such as International Communication Association (ICA), ACM CSCW, National Communication Association (NCA), Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), Broadcast Education Association (BEA), International Conference on CSCL, and Vienna Games Conference. He serves on the editorial board of Communication Research.
NM1101E: Communication, New Media & Society
NM2103: Quantitative Research Methods in CNM
NM4256: Digital collaboration and communication
NM6101: Advanced Theories in CNM
NM6102: Research Methods in CNM
Computer-Mediated Communication in Interpersonal and Group Settings
Social Influence on Technology Adoption and Utilization
Social Network Analysis
Online Privacy, Trust, & Risk Judgment
ARTICLES IN JOURNALS
*Corresponding author
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Cho, H. & Yao, L. (2023). Intercultural privacy. In S., Trepte and P., Masur (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Privacy and Social Media. Routledge.
Cho, H. (2014). Optimistic bias. In T. L., Thompson (Ed.), Encyclopaedia of Health Communication. NY: Sage Publication.
Cho, H. (2012). Responses to online privacy risks. In Z. Yan (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Cyber behavior. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Cho, H., & Gay, G. (2009). The effects of communication styles on computer-supported collaborative learning. In M. N. Tsianos and P. Germanakos (Eds.), Cognitive and emotional processes in web-based education: Integrating human factors and personalization. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Lee, J., Cho, H., & Gay, G. (2008). Visualizing web traffic data using social network analysis. In H. Schneider and L. M. Humber (Eds.), Social networks: Development, evaluation and influence. NY: Nova Science Publishers
CONFERENCE PAPERS
Li, P., Cho, H., & Cao, A. (2023). Examining the Role of Authenticity in Computer-Mediated Interpersonal Perception. Paper presented at 2023 ICA Annual Conference
Cho. H. (2022). Nostalgia, Social Media, and Subjective Wellbeing: The Dualistic and Conditional Effects of Nostalgia during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Paper Presented at 2022 NCA Conference. (Top four faculty Award)
Cho, H., Li, P. Ngien, A., Tan, M., Chen, A. & Nekmat. E. (2022). The bright and dark sides of social media use during COVID-19 lockdown: Examination of contrasting social media effects using the concepts of social liability vs. social support. Paper presented at 2022 ICA Annual Conference.
Cho, H. (2022). Privacy helplessness on social media: Investigation of underlying processes. Paper to be presented at 2022 ICA Annual Conference
Qin, Y., Cho, H., Yang, D., & Li, P. (2022). Emotional expressions and first impression formation in social media profiles. Paper to be presented at 2022 ICA Annual Conference.
Hong, S. J. & Cho, H. (2022). The role of negative affect and uncertainty in decision-making related to the adoption of A.I.-based contact-tracing technology during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paper to be presented at 2022 ICA Annual Conference.
Qin, Y., Cho, H., & Zhang, L. (2021). Augmentation and displacement effects of multiplayer social network games: Examining the roles of social interactions and co-players’ identities. Paper presented at 2021 ICA Annual Conference.
Hong, S. J., & Cho, H. (2021). The public’s privacy calculus on artificial intelligence (AI) based contact tracing for COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from communication privacy management theory. Paper presented at 2021 ICA Annual Conference.
Luan, L. & Cho, H. (2020). Factors that affect Millennials’ behavior intention to interact with government messenger Chatbot – “Gov.sg.’ Paper presented at BEA Annual Convention. (Best Paper Award, 1st place, Open category).
Cho, H., Roh, S., & Park, B. H. (2019). Of promoting networking and protecting privacy: Effects of defaults and regulatory focus on social media users' preference settings. Paper presented at 2019 ICA Conference, Washington D.C., USA.
Qin., Y., Cho, H., Li, P., & Zhang, L. (2019). The Role of Self-disclosure Valence on Social Media Profiles in First Impression. Paper presented at 2019 ICA Conference, Washington D.C., USA.
Ma. X., & Cho, H. (2019). IT Professionals’ Adherence to Information Security Protective Behaviours in Work Routine. Paper presented at 2019 ICA Conference, Washington D.C., USA.
Roh, S., Cho, H., & Kang, C. (2019). Time will tell: A managerial blind spot on how the timing of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure shapes consumer evaluations. Paper presented at Corporate Communication International Conference, Los Angeles, USA
Li, P., Cho, H., & Goh, Z. H. (2018). How Does Privacy Concern Influence Protection Strategies? Emotions as Mediator. Paper presented at 2018 ICA Annual Conference, Prague, Republic of Czech.
Ma, X, & Cho, H. (2018). Access to users’ data stored by organizations—Divides surrounding the inside people in Chinses Internet industry. Paper presented at 2018 ICA Annual Conference, Prague, Republic of Czech.
Mak, J. K-L. & Cho, H. (2018). Framing smart nation: A moderated mediated analysis of frame-focus effects. Paper presented at 2018 ICA Annual Conference, Prague, Republic of Czech.
Cho, H., Li, P., & Goh, Z. H. (2017). Social media users' adaptation to privacy risks: A coping model of online privacy. Paper presented at 2017 ICA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
Shim, K. J., Cho, H. Kim, S., Yeo, S. L. (2017). Impact of moral foundations on consumers' boycott intentions: A cross-cultural study of crisis perceptions and responses in US. Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore. Paper presented at 2017 ICA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA (Top Faculty Award).
Roh, S., & Cho, H. (2015). Blowing, fast and slow: How temporal units for a forecasting map shapes risk judgments and decision making. Paper presented at Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Annual Meeting, Arlington, Virginia.
Filippova, A., & Cho, H. (2014). Below boiling point: negotiating conflict thresholds in distributed work. Paper to be presented at the annual conference of Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR), Daegu, Korea.
Cho, H., Chung, S., F, Filippova, A. (2013). Estimating the prevalence of digital piracy: An examination of interacting sources and effects on downloading behavior. Paper presented at the ICA 2013 Annual Conference, London, UK.
Hooi, C. Y., & Cho, H. (2013). Avatar-driven deception in a virtual environment. Paper presented at the ICA 2013 Annual Conference, London, UK.
Orsingher, C., Wirtz, J., & Cho, H. (2013). Online and offline referral reward programs. Paper presented at the 42nd European Marketing Academy (EMAC) Annual Conference. Istanbul, Turkey.
Ee, A., & Cho, H. (2011, October). What makes an MMORPG leader? Paper presented at the FROG-5th Vienna Game Conference, Vienna, Austria (Best Paper Award).
Cho, H., & Park, B. (2011, August). Determinants of Intention to Use Smartphones: Testing the Moderating Role of Need for Cognition. Paper presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Soon, W. T., & Cho, H. (2011, May). What goes on behind the “social”: Roles of social networks in engendering and sustaining collective action among political bloggers. Paper to be presented at the 61th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Boston, MA.
Cho, H. (2010, June). Determinants of behavioral responses to online privacy: The effects of concern, risk beliefs, and self-efficacy, and communication sources on self-protection strategies. Paper presented at the 60th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Singapore.
Hooi, R., & Cho, H. (2010, June). Deception and self-disclosure: The roles of self-awareness, avatar similarity and attraction. Paper presented at the 60th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Singapore.
Soon, C. & Cho, H. (2009, October). Politics online: Who’s in and who’s out in the network of bloggers, parties and political organizations. Paper presented at the Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) Conference “Internet Research 10.0: Internet – Critical,” Milwaukee, IL.
Chung, S., & Cho, H. (2009, May). Determinants of risk perception on Internet piracy. Paper presented at the 59th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Chicago, IL.
Cho, H., & Chen, M. (2008, October). Knowledge-sharing motivations of contributors in online wiki communities: An integrated framework of theory of planned behavior, intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. Paper presented at Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) annual conference, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Cho, H. (2008, May). Acceptance of 3G mobile phone services in Singapore: Decomposing perceived critical mass and subjective norms. Paper presented at the 58th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA). Montreal, Canada. (Top Faculty Paper Award).
Pan, B., & Cho. H. (2008, May). Understanding subgroup identification, team identification, and intergroup relations in global virtual teams. Paper presented at the 59th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Montreal, Canada.
Chung, S., Cho, H., & Lee, J. S. (2007, August). Risk judgments and online privacy. Paper presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Annual Convention, Washington DC. (Top Four Faculty Paper Award).
Lim, S. S., Cho, H., & Rivera, M. (2007, April). Exploring the relationship of online privacy, government surveillance and national ID cards: A multi-country study. Paper presented at the 52nd Annual Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Convention. Las Vegas, NV. (Top Two Faculty Paper Award).
Honors and Awards
2022 |
Top Faculty Paper Award: Top four papers for Human Communication and Technology Division, National Communication Association (NCA)
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2020 |
Top Faculty Paper Award (1st place): Interactive media & emerging technologies devision, Broadcasting Education Association (BEA) |
2017 |
Top Faculty Paper Award (1st place): Public Relations Division, International Communication Association (ICA) |
2016 |
Best Paper Award: ACM CSCW’16 Conference (Honourable mention) |
2011 |
Best Paper Award: Vienna Game Conference |
2010 |
CNM Excellent Teacher Award, National University of Singapore |
2008 |
Top Faculty Paper Award (1st place): Communication and Technology Division, International Communication Association (ICA) |
2007 |
Top Faculty Paper Award (4th place): Communication Technology Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) |
2007 |
Top Faculty Paper Award (2nd place): Intercultural Communication Division, Broadcasting Education Association (BEA) |
2002 |
Foundational Paper Award: International Conference on Computer-Support for Collaborative Learning (CSCL) |
1999 |
Rowe Award, Cornell University |