Prof. Yuan WANG, 王遠

Research output

Research output per year 2015 2016 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

• 31 RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal
• 8 RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication)
• 6 RGC 33 - Other conference paper
• 3 RGC 31A - Invited conference paper (refereed items)
• 2 More
  • 2 RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2025

  To Leave or Stay During the COVID-19 Crisis: Exploring the Impacts of CSR Motives on Employee Distrust and Turnover Intentions

  Dong, C., Cheng, Y., Wang, Y. & Sazhina, O., 2025, In: Journal of Public Relations Research. 37, 1-2, p. 75–94 21 p.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • COVID-19 100%
  • Corporate Social Responsibility 100%
  • Social Responsibility 100%
  • Controllability 40%
  • USA 20%

• Using a Chatbot to Combat Misinformation: Exploring Gratifications, Chatbot Satisfaction and Engagement, and Relationship Quality

  Cheng, Y., Wang, Y. & Lee, J., 2025, In: International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. 41, 7, p. 3913-3925 13 p.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Relationship Quality 100%
  • Chatbot 100%
  • Misinformation 100%
  • User Satisfaction 33%
  • World Health Organization 33%
  7 Citations (Scopus)
• 2024

  Being humanlike: Exploring the antecedents of acceptance of humanlike chatbots in corporate social responsibility communication

  Jiang, Y., Cheng, Y. & Wang, Y., Aug 2024, (Presented) p. 17.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 33 - Other conference paper › peer-review

• Dialogic CSR communication with Chinese consumers through social-oriented chatbots: Perceived listening, shared meaning, and supportive intent

  Jiang, Y. N., Cheng, Y. & Wang, Y., Jun 2024, (Presented) p. 7.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 33 - Other conference paper › peer-review

• Leveraging artificial intelligence–powered chatbots for nonprofit organizations: Examining the antecedents and outcomes of chatbot trust and social media engagement

  Cheng, Y. & Wang, Y., 10 Aug 2024, (Presented).

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 33 - Other conference paper › peer-review

  • Nonprofit Organization 100%
  • Chatbot 100%
  • Social Influence 50%
  • Social Exchange Theory 50%
  • service robot 16%

• To Trust or not to Trust? Exploring the Roles of Facebook and WhatsApp Use and Network Diversity

  Meng, X. & Wang, Y., 2024, In: Mass Communication and Society. 27, 6, p. 1366-1388

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Sociability 100%
  • Facebook 100%
  • WhatsApp 100%
  • Social Capital 66%
  • Mass Communication 66%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Virtually Enhancing Public Engagement During the Pandemic: Measuring the Impact of Virtual Reality Powered Immersive Videos on Corporate Social Responsibility Communication

  Cheng, Y., Wang, Y., Zhao, W., Zhang, K., Cai, X. & Jiang, H., Apr 2024, In: Social Science Computer Review. 42, 2, p. 438-459

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Virtual Reality 100%
  • Public Engagement 100%
  • Corporate Social Responsibility 100%
  • Social Responsibility 100%
  • Online Survey 25%
  4 Citations (Scopus)
• 2023

  Examine military’s public relations practices in the social media era: A case study on Chinese military’s use of WeChat

  Huang, W. & Wang, Y., 28 May 2023, (Presented).

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 33 - Other conference paper › peer-review

• Exploring the Effect of Organization-Employee Relationships on Employee Communication Behaviors on Social Media: The Moderating Role of Position Level

  Wang, Y., Jul 2023, In: Psychology of Popular Media. 12, 3, p. 344−353

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Communication Behavior 100%
  • Employee Organization 100%
  • National Surveys 33%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• How to Protect Corporate Reputation in Crises? Examining the Antecedents and Outcomes of Employees’ CSR Engagement in Mainland China

  Cheng, Y., Wang, Y., Huang, W. & Risko, L., 27 May 2023, (Presented).

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 33 - Other conference paper › peer-review

• Military’s public relations practice in the social media era: Exploring the Chinese military’s use of WeChat and public engagement

  Huang, W. & Wang, Y., Dec 2023, In: Asian Journal of Communication. 33, 6, p. 592–610

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Public Engagement 100%
  • Content Analysis 50%
  • Practical Implication 50%
  • Information Dissemination 50%
  • Social Medium Platform 50%
  4830 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars)

• To Leave or Stay during the COVID-19 Crisis: Exploring the Impacts of CSR Motives, Distrust, and Crisis Controllability on Employee Turnover Intentions

  Dong, C., Cheng, Y. A. & Wang, Y., 2 Mar 2023.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 31A - Invited conference paper (refereed items) › Yes › peer-review

  • Controllability 100%
  • COVID-19 100%
  • Risk Perception 50%
  • COVID 19 Epidemic 50%
• 2022

  Charting Research on Global Social-Mediated Crisis Communication from 2006 to 2020: An Updated Assessment

  Cheng, Y., Wang, Y. & Kong, Y., May 2022.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 31A - Invited conference paper (refereed items) › Yes › peer-review

  • Crisis Communication 100%
  • Systematic Review 100%
  • Communication Research 66%
  • Contextual Factor 33%
  • Media Platform 33%

• Exploring the Different Impacts of Facebook and WhatsApp on Generalized Trust: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Hong Kong

  Meng, X. & Wang, Y., May 2022.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 31A - Invited conference paper (refereed items) › Yes › peer-review

  • Facebook 100%
  • WhatsApp 100%
  • Regression Analysis 25%
  • Causal Inference 25%

• Exploring the Effect of Social Media Use on Online Racial Discrimination: An Investigation of Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong

  Wang, Y., Meng, X. & Chui, W. H., Nov 2022, (Presented).

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication) › peer-review

• Exploring the mediating role of government–public relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic: A model comparison approach

  Wang, Y., Huang, Y.-H. C. & Cai, Q., Nov 2022, In: Public Relations Review. 48, 4, 102231.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Model Comparison 100%
  • Mediating Role 100%
  • Comparison Approach 100%
  • Dominant Model 100%
  • COVID-19 Pandemic 100%
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Racial Discrimination in Online Media: How Online News and Reader Comments Portray Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong

  Wang, Y., Meng, X. & Chui, W. H., May 2022, (Presented).

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 33 - Other conference paper › peer-review

• Shared Virtual Reality Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring the Gratifications and Effects of Engagement with Immersive Videos

  Cheng, Y., Wang, Y. & Zhao, W., May 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 9, 5056.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Virtual Reality 100%
  • Information Processing 100%
  • Virtual Reality Experience 100%
  • Realism 50%
  • Virtual Environments 50%
  23 Citations (Scopus)

  62 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars)

• The Impact of CSR Perceptions on Employees’ Turnover Intention during the COVID-19 Crisis in China

  Cheng, Y., Wang, Y. & Pan, F., Jul 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 14, 8297.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Corporate Social Responsibility 100%
  • Social Responsibility 100%
  17 Citations (Scopus)

  159 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars)

• The state of social-mediated crisis communication research through the lens of global scholars: An updated assessment

  Cheng, Y., Wang, Y. & Kong, Y., Jun 2022, In: Public Relations Review. 48, 2, 102172.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Communication Research 100%
  • Crisis Communication 100%
  • Facebook 100%
  • Content Analysis 66%
  • Contextual Factor 40%
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• Toward an Employee Communication Mediation Model: Exploring the Effects of Social Media Engagement on Employee–Organization Relationships and Advocacy

  WANG, Y., CHENG, Y. & GONZENBACH, W. J., Aug 2022, In: International Journal of Communication. 16, p. 4164-4186

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Advocacy 100%
  • Mediation Model 100%
  • Public Relations 50%
  • Chinese 25%
  • National Surveys 25%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

  94 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars)

• When Relationships Meet Situations: Exploring the Antecedents of Employee Communication Behaviors on Social Media

  Wang, Y., Feb 2022, In: Social Science Computer Review. 40, 1, p. 77–94 18 p.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Communication Behavior 100%
  • National Surveys 33%
  • Management Operations 33%
  17 Citations (Scopus)
• 2021

  Building relationships with fans: how sports organizations used twitter as a communication tool

  Wang, Y., 2021, In: Sport in Society. 24, 7, p. 1055-1069 15 p.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Communication Tool 100%
  • Relationship Building 100%
  • Content Analysis 100%
  • Practical Implication 20%
  • Public Engagement 20%
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Exploring the Effects of Dialogic Communication and Employee–Organization Relationships during Crises: Empirical Evidence from the United States and China

  Meng, X., Wang, Y. & Cheng, Y., Aug 2021.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication) › peer-review

• Exploring the Effects of Employee Social Media Engagement on Employee–Organization Relationships and Megaphoning

  Wang, Y., Cheng, Y. & Gonzenbach, W., Nov 2021.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication) › peer-review

• Exploring the Mediating Effect of Government–Public Relationships during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Model Comparison Approach

  Wang, Y., Huang, Y.-H. C. & Cai, Q., Aug 2021.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication) › peer-review

• The Status of Social Media Related Public Relations Research: A Systematic Review of Articles Published in 14 Journals from 2006 to 2018

  Wang, Y. & Cheng, Y., Aug 2021.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication) › peer-review

  • Systematic Review 100%
  • Public Relations 100%
  • Scientific Methods 33%
  • Research Topic 33%
  • Communication Development 33%

• When public relations meets social media: A systematic review of social media related public relations research from 2006 to 2020

  Wang, Y., Cheng, Y. & Sun, J., Nov 2021, In: Public Relations Review. 47, 4, 102081.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • New Media 100%
  • Systematic Review 100%
  • Artificial Intelligence 100%
  • Public Relations 100%
  • Scientific Methods 14%
  49 Citations (Scopus)
• 2020

  Dialogic communication on social media: How organizations use Twitter to build dialogic relationships with their publics

  Wang, Y. & Yang, Y., Mar 2020, In: Computers in Human Behavior. 104, 106183.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Public Engagement 100%
  • Content Analysis 100%
  128 Citations (Scopus)

• Exploring the Effects of Organization-Employee Relationships on Employee Communication Behaviors on Social Media

  Wang, Y., May 2020, Program Schedule and Abstract Book - 70th Annual ICA Conference.

  Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review

• Exploring the linkages among transparent communication, relational satisfaction and trust, and information sharing on social media in problematic situations

  Wang, Y., May 2020, In: Profesional de la Informacion. 29, 3, e290307.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Information Sharing 100%
  • Transparent Communication 100%
  • Social Media 100%
  • Relational Trust 100%
  • Relational Satisfaction 100%
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Mapping the Structures of International Communication Organizations’ Networks and Cross-Sector Relationships on Social Media

  Wang, Y. & Guan, L., May 2020, Program Schedule and Abstract Book - 70th Annual ICA Conference.

  Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review

  • Nongovernmental Organizations 100%
  • International Communication 100%
  • Communication Organizations 100%
  • Nongovernmental Organization 100%
  • Network Structure 100%

• Mapping the structures of international communication organizations’ networks and cross-sector relationships on social media and exploring their antecedents

  Wang, Y. & Guan, L., Nov 2020, In: Public Relations Review. 46, 4, 101951.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Nongovernmental Organizations 100%
  • International Communication 100%
  • Intergovernmental Organizations 100%
  • Communication Organizations 100%
  • Nongovernmental Organization 100%
  4 Citations (Scopus)
• 2019

  Bridging the gap between relationships and situations: Exploring the antecedents and outcomes of organization-employee relationships

  Wang, Y., Aug 2019.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication) › peer-review

  • Bridging the Gap 100%
  • Transparent Communication 100%
  • Employee-organization Relationship 100%
  • Symmetrical Communication 100%
  • employees 100%

• When Relationships Meet Situations: Exploring the Perceptual and Behavioral Outcomes of Employee-Organization Relationships

  Wang, Y., May 2019.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication) › peer-review
• 2018

  Exploring the Effects of Employee-Organization Relationships and Situational Perceptions on Communication Behaviors on Social Media

  Wang, Y., Gonzenbach, W. & Ki, E.-J., 8 Nov 2018.

  Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication) › peer-review

• Membership matters: Why members engage with professional associations

  Wang, Y. & Ki, E.-J., Feb 2018, In: Voluntas. 29, 1, p. 71-82

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Volunteering 100%
  • Organizational Support 100%
  • Professional Association 100%
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Use of military-themed first-person shooter games and militarism: An investigation of two potential facilitating mechanisms

  Hopp, T., Parrott, S. & Wang, Y., Jan 2018, In: Computers in Human Behavior. 78, p. 192-199

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Shooter Game 100%
  • Moral Disengagement 50%
  7 Citations (Scopus)
• 2017

  Applying social media in crisis communication: A quantitative review of social media-related crisis communication research from 2009 to 2017

  Wang, Y. & Dong, C., Aug 2017, In: International Journal of Crisis Communication. 1, 1, p. 29-37

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Communication Research 100%
  • Crisis Communication 100%
  • Media Content 100%
  • Public Relations 25%
  • Content Analysis 12%

• Exploring the perceptual and behavioral outcomes of public engagement on mobile phones and social media

  Wang, Y., Ki, E.-J. & Kim, Y., 2017, In: International Journal of Strategic Communication. 11, 2, p. 133-147

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Mobile Phones 100%
  • Public Engagement 100%
  • University Students 75%
  • Electronic Word of Mouth 75%
  • College Students 75%
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Mobile communication research in communication journals from 1999 to 2014

  Kim, Y., Kim, B., Kim, Y. & Wang, Y., Oct 2017, In: New Media & Society. 19, 10, p. 1668-1691

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Mobile Communication 100%
  • Communication Research 100%
  • Mobile Medium 100%
  • Time Period 14%
  • Scientific Methods 14%
  20 Citations (Scopus)
• 2016

  Digital Media Use and Social Engagement: How Social Media and Smartphone Use Influence Social Activities of College Students

  Kim, Y., Wang, Y. & Oh, J., Apr 2016, In: CyberPsychology, Behavior and Social Networking. 19, 4, p. 264-269

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • College Students 100%
  • Digital Media 100%
  • Social Engagement 100%
  • Mobile Phones 75%
  120 Citations (Scopus)

• How Do Television Networks Use Twitter? Exploring the Relationship between Twitter Use and Television Ratings

  Wang, Y., 2016, In: The Southern Communication Journal. 81, 3, p. 125-135

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Content Analysis 100%
  • TV 100%
  • USA 100%
  • Social Networking Site 100%
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Living in the smartphone age: Examining the conditional indirect effects of mobile phone use on political participation

  Kim, Y., Chen, H.-T. & Wang, Y., 2016, In: Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media. 60, 4, p. 694-713

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Political Participation 100%
  • Mobile Phones 100%
  • Survey Analysis 16%
  • Education Level 16%
  27 Citations (Scopus)

• Membership benefits matter: EXPLORING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING MEMBERS’ BEHAVIORAL INTENTIONS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  Ki, E.-J. & Wang, Y., Oct 2016, In: Nonprofit Management & Leadership. 27, 2, p. 199-217

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Behavioral Intention 100%
  • Influencing Factor 100%
  • Professional Association 100%
  20 Citations (Scopus)

• Online Chinese discussions about the 2014 World Cup

  Yang, Y., Wang, Y. & Billings, A. C., 2016, In: Online Information Review. 40, 6, p. 834-848

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Chinese 100%
  • Online Discussion 100%
  • China 75%
  • Content Analysis 25%
  • Social Identity Theory 25%
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Selective exposure to podcast and political participation: The mediating role of emotions

  Kim, Y., Kim, Y. & Wang, Y., 2016, In: International Journal of Mobile Communications. 14, 2, p. 133-148

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Political Participation 100%
  • Emotions 100%
  • Positive Emotion 100%
  • Negative Emotion 100%
  • National Surveys 11%
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Uses and Gratifications, Journalists' Twitter Use, and Relational Satisfaction with the Public

  Kim, Y., Kim, Y., Wang, Y. & Lee, N. Y., 2016, In: Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media. 60, 3, p. 503-526

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Digital Media 100%
  • Public Engagement 100%
  • Journalist 100%
  • Uses and Gratifications Approach 16%
  20 Citations (Scopus)
• 2015

  How Do Sports Organizations Use Social Media to Build Relationships? A Content Analysis of NBA Clubs’ Twitter Use

  Wang, Y. & Zhou, S., Jan 2015, In: International Journal of Sport Communication. 8, 2, p. 133-148

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Content Analysis 100%
  • Basketball 100%
  • Relationship Building 50%
  • Professional Relationship 50%
  • USA 33%

• Incorporating Social Media in Public Relations: A Synthesis of Social Media-Related Public Relations Research

  Wang, Y., Jul 2015, In: Public Relations Journal. 9, 3, 14 p.

  Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

  • Theoretical Framework 100%
  • Online Communication 100%
  • Doctoral Student 100%
  • Public Relations 100%
  • Scientific Methods 20%