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Collaborating to Advance Health Communication
As a generation of pioneering scholars retired, several new hires are working together to continue Annenberg’s legacy as a leader in Health Communication.
Experiencing Extreme Weather Predicts Support for Policies to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change
A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that exposure to severe weather is associated with greater support for policies that address the effects of climate change.
State Laws Shape the Social Norms Around Vaccines — and Get People Vaccinated
In an effort to understand what encourages people to get vaccinated, researchers from the Social Action Lab and the Annenberg Public Policy Center examined how state laws and policies affect vaccination rates.
Eight Ways To Prevent and Fight Health Misinformation, Backed by Psychological Science
A new report by Dolores Albarracín, Deen Freelon, and colleagues identifies effective ways to halt the spread of misinformation online, including debunking and “prebunking.”
Experiencing Record-Breaking Heat Days Affects Perception of Weather Trends
A new study by Professor Dolores Albarracín and Postdoctoral Fellow Timothy Hyde finds that living in an area with record-breaking heat effectively increases perceptions that the weather is getting hotter.
Penn Researchers Receive NIH Grant to ID Barriers to Accepting a Future HIV Vaccine
A team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Communication has received a $4 million...
Research Identifies Factors That Make Correcting Misinformation About Science More Successful
A new study from PIK Professor Dolores Albarracín and Research Associate Man-pui Sally Chan investigates effective ways to correct misinformation about science.
Instead of Refuting Misinformation Head-On, Try “Bypassing” It
A new study from Professor Dolores Albarracín has found that redirecting an individual’s attention away from misinformation and toward other beliefs can be just as effective as debunking it.
What Statistics are Most Likely to Promote Positive Actions During a Pandemic?
A new study from PIK Professor Dolores Albarracín and Research Associate Haesung Annie Jung finds that some COVID statistics are more effective than others at encouraging people to change their behavior.
Quotable: Insights from Annenberg Faculty and Students
Throughout October, we have been looking back at insights shared by our faculty and students over the past several years.
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