Social Science Talk - Navigating Public Emotions During Health Crisis
This talk explores the importance of managing public emotions during health crises, focusing on how anxiety and anger contribute to the spread of misinformation. It also examines the role of news media in shaping collective or divided perceptions of social issues. Understanding these emotional and perceptual dynamics is essential for promoting coordinated actions and fostering resilience during crises.
Jiyoung Han (PhD, University of Minnesota) is an EWon Endowed Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Future Strategy at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Her research investigates how news media influences public opinion, with a particular focus on the cognitive and emotional mechanisms driving these effects. She also explores the politicization of science, especially in the context of global health crises.
Host: Prof David HENDRY, Associate Professor, Division of Social Science, HKUST