YooKyeong is a Ph.D. student at Rutgers University School of Communication and Information. Her research keyword is information credibility, focusing on exploring where individuals obtain the information they trust, how they assess its credibility, why they decide to believe it, and why certain narratives resonate with them more than others. She is also fascinated by how information can spread widely and quickly, garnering public support or agreement through social media and other channels. She usually utilizes computational methods but enjoys learning various approaches. By understanding what information people exchange and choose to trust, she aims to uncover the underlying reasons behind their behavior and decision-making processes.
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- Doctoral Student