Personal profile
Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0162-538X
Scopus Author ID: 55724328400
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
BA, MA & PhD (University of Tokyo, Japan)
Research Interests/Areas
- Political Communication
- Public Opinion
- Political Psychology
- Computer-Mediated Communication
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations from the last five years
Research output
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Explaining the use of AI chatbots as context alignment: Motivations behind the use of AI chatbots across contexts and culture
Scherr, S., Cao, B., Jiang, L. C. & Kobayashi, T., Nov 2025, In: Computers in Human Behavior. 172, 108738.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Did You Hear? Rumour Communication via Instant Messaging Apps and Its Impact on Affective Polarisation
Davidson, B. & Kobayashi, T., 2023, Mobile Communication and Online Falsehoods in Asia: Trends, Impact and Practice. Soon, C. (ed.). Springer, Dordrecht, p. 173-196 (Mobile Communication in Asia: Local Insights, Global Implications).Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author) › peer-review
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¿SE ACUMULA CAPITAL SOCIAL EN ASIA ORIENTAL CON EL USO DE LAS REDES SOCIALES? INFERENCIA CAUSAL ESTADÍSTICA CON DATOS DEL ASIAN BAROMETER SURVEY
Translated title of the contribution :DOES SOCIAL MEDIA USE ACCUMULATE SOCIAL CAPITAL IN EAST ASIA? STATISTICAL CAUSAL INFERENCE USING THE ASIAN BAROMETER SURVEY Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Do media events still unite the host nation’s citizens? The case of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Sakaki, T., Kobayashi, T., Yoshida, M. & Toriumi, F., 2022, In: PLOS ONE. 17, 12, e0278911.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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How political disagreements undermine intrafamily communication: the case of the anti-extradition bill movement in Hong Kong
Kobayashi, T. & Tse, C. H., 2022, In: Chinese Journal of Communication. 15, 3Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Projects
- 3 Finished
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PPR-GOVT: Where is Halfway? Identifying the Common Policy Ground and its Effects on Attitudinal Change among Hong Kong Citizens
KOBAYASHI, T. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
20/03/20 → 19/10/20
Project: Research
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GRF: Testing Cultural Contingencies of Selective Exposure and Polarization: A Cross-National Study in Japan, the U.S., and Hong Kong
KOBAYASHI, T. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/19 → 8/12/21
Project: Research
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GRF: The Impact of Social Media Use on Mass Polarization in Hong Kong: Putting Multiple Identities into Perspective
KOBAYASHI, T. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & WONG, S. H. W. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/18 → 18/11/20
Project: Research
Prizes
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The 2017 ICA KACA Top Faculty Paper Award
KOBAYASHI, T. (Recipient), Hahn, K. S. (Recipient), TAGO, A. (Recipient), ASABA, Y. (Recipient) & JANG, S. (Recipient), May 2017
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Encouragement Paper Award
Miura, A. (Recipient) & KOBAYASHI, T. (Recipient), Sept 2016
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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ISS/OUP Prize: SSJJ Annual Best Paper Prize
KOBAYASHI, T. (Recipient), 17 Feb 2016
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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The impact of social media use on mass polarization in Hong Kong: Putting multiple identities into perspective
KOBAYASHI, T. (Speaker)
16 May 2019Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Talk/lecture
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CeDEM Asia 2018
SKORIC, M. (Chair), KOBAYASHI, T. (Chair), Parycek, P. (Chair), Kwak, N. (Chair), Stephan, T. (Chair) & SCHOSSBOECK, J. (Organiser)
12 Jul 2018 → 13 Jul 2018Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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Is the power of online campaigning in Japanese electoral politics a myth? A causal inference analysis of the 2013 Upper House election
KOBAYASHI, T. (Speaker)
10 Mar 2018Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Talk/lecture