Preliminary Conference Agenda

International migrants face difficulties obtaining information for a quality life and well-being in the host country. Prior research indicates that international migrants often seek information from their co-national cohort or contacts from the same country. The downside of this practice, however, is that people can end up clustering in a small-world environment, hindering the information seekers' social adaptation in the long run. In the current research, we investigated the ongoing practices and future opportunities to connect international migrants with others beyond their co-national contacts. Our work zooms in on the providers' perspectives, which complements previous studies that pay exclusive attention to the information seekers. Specifically, we conducted in-depth interviews with 21 participants assisting the needs of informational migrants in the United States. Some of these people are fellow migrants from a different home country than the information seeker, whereas the rest are domestic residents. Our data revealed how these participants dealt with language barriers, overcame knowledge disparities, and calibrated their effort commitment as information providers. Based on these findings, we discuss directions for future information and communication technologies (ICT) design that can facilitate international migrants' daily information seeking by accounting for the provider's needs and concerns.

The advancement of information technology has significantly expanded the avenues and approaches through which individuals can access health-related information. However, this proliferation of information sources has also introduced challenges. Specifically, the abundance of diverse sources often generates conflicting health information, making it increasingly challenging for individuals to make informed decisions and navigate their health-related choices. While previous research has primarily focused on factors influencing adoption behavior, willingness to adopt, and the outcomes of adoption, there has been a relative neglect of the underlying processes, formation mechanisms, and the mechanics governing adoption behavior itself. To address this gap, this study takes a patient-centered approach to construct a model of Conflicting health information adoption. It seeks to comprehensively explore the adoption process and behavioral phenomena among patients, while also employing the concept of "trans-theory" to conduct a thorough analysis. The study's findings illuminate a common pattern when patients encounter conflicting health information: a misalignment between their cognitive understanding and their subsequent behavior across various facets of adoption behavior. This inconsistency arises from a complex interplay of factors, including the influence of information, individual abilities, psychological factors, and environmental conditions, all shaping the process of adopting Conflicting health information. This research, grounded in a patient-centric perspective, aims to shed light on the intricate dynamics of conflicting health information adoption. By bridging the gap between cognition and behavior, it seeks to contribute to a more informed and effective approach to health information management in a world marked by information abundance and complexity.

This study investigates the application of framing theory in the context of media coverage of the monkeypox outbreak, analyzing the divergent approaches adopted by mainstream and social media. Utilizing Hallahan’s (1999) framing models, the research methodically examined a corpus of 100 media items, comprising news articles and social media posts, collected from January to December 2022. The content was categorized under four principal themes: symptoms and transmission, prevention and treatment, public opinion and attitudes, and social strategies.

The analysis elucidated a notable differentiation in framing preferences. Mainstream media predominantly utilized 'Framing of Situations' and 'Framing of Attributes,' denoting a tendency towards narrative and descriptive reporting. In contrast, social media exhibited a proclivity for 'Framing of Actions' and 'Framing of Issues,' reflective of an interactive and dynamic communicative style. A Chi-square statistical analysis yielded a significant association between the types of media and the employed framing models (Chi-square = 25.38, p < 0.0001). The computed Cramér's V value of 0.316 indicated a moderate degree of association, suggesting nuanced variances in framing strategies between mainstream and social media.

This study contributes to the scholarly understanding of media framing in the milieu of a global health crisis. The findings underscore the distinct ways in which different media platforms engage audiences and shape public perceptions during health emergencies. These insights are instrumental for the formulation of effective public health communication strategies, highlighting the pivotal role of media framing in the dissemination and reception of health-related information.