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List of Doctoral Dissertations(2016~2022)

 

2022

Author Title
Kwon Youngsoo 'Cruel Altruism': Responses of People with Disabilities to the Hypocritical Formal Promises of Society's Compassion Revealed in Disability Protests
Kim Dongmin Analysis of Media Coverage on the Fairness of Korean Society: A Case Study on the Regular Employee Conversion Issue at Incheon International Airport
Nam Jeongin A Study on the Relationship between Commenter's Follower Network and Online News Consumption: Focusing on Homophily Effects and Selective Exposure
Ryu Yuna Encouraging Followers to Support Charitable Causes: The Differential Effects of Envy Type Toward Social Medial Influencers
Park Soyeon The Influence of Virtual Host Humanization and Interaction on Credibility: Focusing on Mental Perception Mediation
Park Jaeyoung What makes users percieve a digital platform as indispensable in their daily lives?
Son Seyin A Study on Consumer Perception of Personalized Service Usage
Son Youngjun Effects of Virtual Influencers' Disclosure on Consumers' Advertising Attitudes and Source Credibility: Focusing on Identity Exposure
Song Yujin A Study on the Marketing Effects of Virtual Influencers: Focusing on the Context of Metaverse and Social Media
Lee Eunji A Qualitative Study on SVOD Subscribers' Subscription and Usage Experiences: With a Focus on Joining, Maintaining, Sharing, and Canceling
Im Eunji Content Analysis of Social Media Posts by Domestic Virtual Influencers: Focusing on Self-Expression and Brand Exposure
Jang Yumi Two essays on the users of mobile OTT services in Korea 
Jang Taehoon A Study on the Usage of Domestic OTT Services and Predictions and Responses to the Future of the Industry: Based on User Surveys and In-Depth Interviews with Experts
Jeong Minwha The Effect of Corporate ESG Management Messages: Focusing on the Interaction between Temporal and Virtual Distance and ESG Domain
Choi Yesul
  • The Impact of Remote Work Regulations on Organizational Evaluation in Non-face-to-face Communication Environments
TONG MING Explorionf Netflix Users' Binge-Watching practices using Users' Data and Intervies: Focusing on Netflix Original and Non-Netflix Original Drama Content
WANG SI HUAN Exploring new revenue streams for OTT platforms: Users' valuation of subscription plans
ZHOU YUAN Social Comparison on Instagram and its Association with Subjective Well-being

 

 

 

2021

Author Title
Ahn Soo Chan Journalism's New Past and Old Future, Replicative Reporting and Original Reporting
Yoon Sora Online commerce repertoires and their characteristics : analysis of panel log and survey data
Lee Yongseok Research on the Korean Drama Production System Since the 2000s: Focusing on Drama Planning Methods
Hwang Shinyoung Two essays on the dynamics of Internet platforms and their stakeholders
Markov Cedomir (The) natures, origins, and consequences of media cynicism and (dis)trust in Serbia
XIE LINZI Images of Women on Chinese TV from 1979 to 2019 : Feminist Media Study and Textual Analysis of Drama

 

 

 

2020

Author TItle
Kang Kwi Young A Study on Voluntary PR Communication Behavior and Motivation in the Public Sector Applying PR's Social Attribution Model through Social Media
Yeon Soo Jung An empirical study on the M&A targets and acquirers in the ICT industry
Lee Jong Myung Role of YouTubers in Square Politics: A Case Study of YouTuber Participation in the 2019 Taegeukgi Rally
Jeon Ju Hye Exploration of Factors for Continuous Prevention of Smartphone Overdependence in Preschoolers: Utilizing a Smartphone Literacy Dedicated Application
Jeon Jin Oh A Study on the Changes in Domestic Journalists' Identity: Focusing on Segmentation Methodology
HOQUE SAIFUL Integration of User-generated content(UGC) and the changing nature of Journalism: An empirical study on the Bangladeshi newsrooms

 

 

 

2019

Author Title
Kim Ryu Won The Impact of Self-Regulation Resources on Media Multitasking Behavior and Effects
Lee Eun Byeol A Study on Hallyu Fandom in Tunisia: Focusing on Women in their 20s as Consumers

 

 

2018

Author Title
Kim Sejin Framing Korean Peninsula Security Crisis of 2017 - News Frame, Social Discourse, and Media's Role in Global Conflict
Kim Suwon Two essays on the future directions for Korean ICT industry
Kim Haeyoung Regulation of Merger and Acquisition in Broadcasting and Telecommunication Companies and Public Debate: A Case Study of SK Telecom and CJ HelloVision Merger and Acquisition Process
Park Jinsun Creative Culture and Creative Labor of Online Individual Video Creators: A Study on Independent/Amateur Creators, MCN-affiliated Creators, and Terrestrial Broadcast PDs' Experiences
Yum Jungyun The Effects of Fake News and Fact-Checking: A Study on Recipients' Psychological Mechanisms

 

 

2017

Author Title
Koo Yunhee The Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): A Study on the Mediating Role of CSR Motivation Perception and CSR Authenticity
Kwon Hyeseon Two essays on the future directions for Korean ICT industry
Kim Dokyung Why Do They Stay with the 2G Mobile Communications Service?:
Focusing on the Korean consumers of the 2G mobile communications service
Kim Minsung Two Essays on the Relationship Between Media Policy, Media Industry and Consumers
Kim Hyungji Integrated Analysis of Smartphone Use and Addiction Process: Focusing on the Reconceptualization of Addiction
Park Sungho Study on the Unfairness of Public Broadcasting News: A Comparative Analysis of Election Coverage by BBC and KBS
Park Jieun Two Essays on the Next-Generation of Telecommunications Industry
Shin Myunghwan A Study on Feedback Types of Social Media News Users: Focusing on Users' Gatekeeping

 

 

2016

Author Title
Kim Daewon Two Essays on Robot Journalism in the South Korean Newspaper Industry
Kim Seonjin A Study on Viewer Types of Television Reality Variety Shows: Focusing on the Element of Fun
Moon Anna Strategic Communication Behavior of Korean Firms: Game Theoretical, Empirical, and Experimental Studies on the Adoption of Investor Relations and Its Influence on Information Diversity
Song Pilsun Study on Media's Retroactive Re-mediation: Focusing on My Little Television
Eom Jungyun Spatial Justice and Media Coverage
Oh Daekyu A Study on Production Performance, Program Diversity, and Perceived Autonomy of Drama Outsourcing Companies
Lee Yumin Measuring the Effects of Traditional vs. Satirical News on Moral Judgment: A Study with fMRI and SEM
Lee Inhye A Study on The Influence of Genre and Role Size on Broadcast Entertainers' Professional Awareness
Jeon Hyejin The Third-Person Effect of Political Orientation and Media Use, Density of Use: A Study on the 2012 National Intelligence Service's Presidential Election Intervention Coverage

 

 

List of Master's Theses(2016~2022)

 

2022

Author Title
Kim Sungmin Exploring Social Stakeholders through Relationship and SNS Communication Behavior
Kim Hyesu Factors Influencing Binge-Watching Behavior on OTT Platforms
Byeon Eunji The Impact of YouTube Comment Interactions on Video Engagement
FANG PEIYAO E-sports as a dynamic culture: Cohesion and collision in the Chinese E-sports online fan community
Huang Qiqi Constructing 'Ordinary People': Regulation, production, and representation of ordinary people in the all-star reality game show

 

 

 

2021

Author Title
Kim Jiwon The hyperfeminine cross-sexual (r)evolution in beauty advertising:
evaluating the influence of celebrity worship in advertising effectiveness
No Dan Research on User Segmentation Based on VOD Viewership and Purchase Amount: A Focus on User Behavior Comparison and Its Relationship with Online Buzz Volume
Park Youngjin Introduction of Smartphones in the Military and Subculture: A Focus Group Interview (FGI) Study
Bae Hyunsoo A Study on the Attributes Influencing Account Sharing: In the Context of Euro OTT Services
Baek Seungju Research on AI Voice Agents and User Responses
Yoon Seokin The Impact of Group Viewing on the Continued Use Intention of OTT Services
Lee Gimyeong The Impact of Anonymous Sources and Direct Quotations on the Credibility and Likability of News Articles
Lee Soyeon A Study on the Influence of Game Live Streaming on Game Play: A Comparison between Story Genre and Non-Story Genre
Lee Jungyeon A Study on Media Realism in <The Lion King> Animation (1994) and CGI Live-Action (2019): Using the Focus Group Viewing & Interview (FGVI) Method
Jung Dongwook Rationality, Social Identity, and Cooperation
Jo Yeonseok The Influence of Message Characteristics on Image Credibility Evaluation: The Case of Fake Images
Hwang Taeyeon The Effects of Narrative Norms and Perceived Social Pressure on Word-of-Mouth and Behavioral Intentions: A Study on Environmental Campaigns
CHAN SOK IENG Interpreting Fandom Productivity in Digital Capitalism :Focusing on Chinese Hallyu Fansub Groups
De La Cruz, Kristy Despacito migrating Latin music into South Korea: an in-depth interview research on the revitalization of Spanish-language music
DENG YI The) differences in audience retention of reality shows between TV media and online video platforms in China: focusing on keep running and go fighting!
Eyyubova Nigar BEHIND THE VEIL : EXPLORING THE PERCIEVED PREJUDICE TYPES ON HIJABI MUSLIM WOMEN IN SOUTH KOREA
SUN CANYU (The) moderating effects of temporal distance and social distance on product review helpfulness
Veselinova Desislava Petrova Neoliberalism and the negotiation of cultural identity in Korean reactions to non-normative sexuality and gender variance on YouTube
XUANYING Case Study on Cultural Adaptation of Reality Television Formats across Cultures: A Comparison of <Birth of a Salesman-Good People> and <Heart-Pounding Office Offer Season 1>

 

 

2020

Author Title
Kim Gayoung A Case Study on the Emotions of Top University Students towards Large Corporations
Kim Minhee Consumer Perception Survey on Crisis of YouTube Influencers' Brands
Kim Jungyun The Impact of Third-Party Perception of Fake News on Regulatory Attitudes
Nam Jinyoung Why do fans transcreate webtoons?: A means-end chain approach
Ryu Jiyeon Using the Extended Parallel Process Model to Examine Intentions to Take Actions When Encountering Self vs. Others’ Depressive Symptoms
Seo Minji The Influence of Organizational SNS Following and Crisis Response Strategies on Public Sentiments and Communication Behaviors: Focusing on Military Crisis Situations
An Jaekyung The Political Effects of Mirroring
Yook Sungbin Applying Theory of Communicative Responsibility to Human-Computer Interaction
Lee Jihyun Conceptualizing the Culture of Hate - Major Principles, Structure, and Discursive Power
Jang Baul Study on the Article Quality of National Newspapers and Local Newspapers
Jeong Eunji Toys are us! Kidult as a new target market in new media video content industry
Jo Myonga Perception of New Journalists on Professionalism in the Digital Convergence Era
Hyeon YeSeul Analysis of Infectious Disease Coverage through Domestic and International Disaster Reporting Guidelines: Focusing on the COVID-19 and MERS Cases
BAI YIXIN Decoding a Chinese New Mainstream Film , My People, My Country-- With reference to the findings of a focus group interview with Chinese College Students in Kore
GONG ZHE The Effects of "Music plus Social Engagement" in Music Streaming Media: Are People Satisfied With The Social Services Provided by Music Streaming Media in China?
LEE RACHEL, KAR YEE Do you know kimchi: Multiculturalism and cultural cosmopolitanism on YouTube's Korean Englishman
LIU MENGTING Do Chinese Internet Firms' Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) Create Value?: An Empirical Analysis of Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent (BAT)'s Recent M&As
WEI YUANQING Comparative Study on Korean-Chinese Idol Audition Programs: Focusing on "Produce 101 Season 1" and "Chuang 101"
XUE WENRONG Chinese Main Theme and the Rebellious Youth: Chinese Style Rap Music in The Rap of China

 

 

2019

Author Title
Kyung Kyuseok Investigating the Factors Influencing the Acceptance of a Connected Car Service
Kim Yeonsu Perception Study on Lotte World Tower Space: Focusing on Q Methodology
Kim Hyunjung Influence of Negative Emotions and Collective Efficacy on Public's Online Behavioral Intentions: Focusing on Workplace Bullying Situations
Park Sua Factors Affecting Intention to Use Artificial Intelligence Speaker's Product Recommendation Service
Park Chaerim  A Comparative Study of Fact-checking News Coverage between South Korea and the United States
Song Yujin Impact of Agent Humanization Interface and Self-disclosure on Chatbot User Experience
Yoo Jeongwon Changes in Broadcast News Formats in a Competitive Environment: Focusing on KBS, SBS, and JTBC Evening News
Lee Hyekyung Exploratory Study on Big Data-Based Consumer Purchase Journey (CDJ): Focus on Correlation by CDJ Stage and Channel
Lim Cheolmin Factors Influencing the Users’ Loyalty on AI-Based News Recommendation Service
Jang Yumi Perception Study of Crisis Responsibility among Koreans: Impact of Personal Complexity and Post-factual Bias
Jeon Miyoung Factors Influencing the Process of Turning Military Press Releases into News Articles: Focusing on Factors in the Stages of Production-Distribution-Consumption
Cha Seoyoung Effects of Search Query Levels on Different Types of Search-based Native Advertisement Messages
Ha Jinkyung What to Study about Mobile Payment?: A Literature Analysis and AHP Approach
Hong Pyeonggi Analysis of Competition and Revenue Models of Probability-based Freemium in Mobile Game Companies: Approach Using Game Theory
GONG YUEHENG Analysis of Korean Creator Identity on Chinese Websites: Focusing on Bilibili
JOO JONATHAN KWANG YOUNG Assessing a Korean Reality Show, Welcome, First Time to Korea : A Focus Group Study of American Expatriate Perspectives
KHODOTOVA ANGELINA Analysis of Korean Drama Fandom in Russia - Focusing on Distribution, Locality and Hallyu Dynamics as Influencing Factors
MA JOYCE A Study on Same-sex Idol Shippers: An Autoethnographic Account of Yunjae Fandom   
NGUYEN DAU QUYNH TRANG  Localizing format for reality television program in Vietnam: Focusing on Vietnamese version of Dad! Where are we going?
SHEN ZHUOYI Study on the Characteristics of Rural-based Entertainment Programs: Focusing on "Hyori's Homestay 1"
XIONG SHUANGLING Influencing Factors of Users’ Acceptance of Q&A Services on SQA Websites: A Study of Zhihu in China 

 

 

 

2018

Author Title
Kang Dayoung Exploring Mobile Information Seeking Behavior - A Repertorie Approach
Koo Hyunmo Factors affecting streamers' loyalty to live streaming platforms
Kim Goeun Exploratory Study on the Ripple Effect of Deliberation - Media Coverage Analysis of the Public Opinion Survey on the Shin-Gori 5, 6 Nuclear Reactors
Kim Sunwoo Big Data Time Series Analysis of the Relationship between Economic News and the Real Estate Market: Focusing on Consumer Sentiment and Political Variables
Kim Sujin Religious Reproduction as a Mechanism for Eliciting Laughter: Focus on Protestantism
Park Sieun Influence of Organizational-Public Relationships and Media Immersion on the Public's Voluntary PR Activities on Social Media
Baek Dongyun Exploratory Study on the Motives and Regulatory Variables of Public's Voluntary PR Communication in Online Communities: Focus on Psychological Empowerment
Bu Geonhoon Influence of Webtoon Factors and PPL Elements on the Persuasive Effects of PPL in Webtoons
Shin Hana Predictive Factors Affecting Levels of Smartphone Addiction among Children and Adolescents
Oh Yujung Investigating Organ Donation-Related Behaviors Using the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) and Construal Level Theory (CLT)
Oh Ilseok The Impact of Cognitive Experience and Emotional Involvement on Immersion (Flow) and Behavioral Intention in VR Advertising: A Comparative Analysis of Commercial and Public Service Advertisements
Lee Sunjung Factors Influencing Attitudes toward Personalized Advertising: A Study on the Moderating Effect of Privacy Perception
Lim Jongin
Applying Expectancy Violation Theory to the Audience's Perception on News Articles
Jang Seoyeon The Influence of Corporate Strategy for Multi-Channel Network on Firm Performance - Make, Buy, or Ally?
Choi Sungwon Working as a Woman in South Korea: Aspects and Limits of Female Managers' Work Experiences
Han Eunhyun Understanding Scientific Uncertainty and Selecting Appropriate Journalists: Scientists' Perceptions of Environmental Reporting
Hwang Hye-yeon Online Solidarity Coalescing Around Misogyny: Gender Political Implications of Conflicts and Solidarity Surrounding the YouTuber 'God Gumbae Incident'
CHANG YI CHIEH Uses and gratifications in the Korean Social media using behavior - Continuous intention for participation in Instagram Stories
DING HUI When E-commerce meets Live video - Research on Influencing Factors of Users' Perception on Taobao Live Streaming
WEI WEI Impact of Brand Membership App Usage on Brand Purchase Intention: Mileage Services
WU DI Discourse on Chinese Marriage in Blind Dating Shows: A Narrative Analysis of the Dating Show "Non-material Request
ZHAO XI Factors Influencing Consumer Satisfaction and Continuous Intention to Use Car-sharing Services in China: A Case Study of Didi Chuxing

 

 

2017

Author Title
Kim Minkyung The Influence of Public Situation Awareness and Individual Efficacy on Public Information Behavior Regarding Environmental Risk Issues: Focusing on the Fine Dust Issue
Kim Yeeun Cultural Politics of Entertainment Program Reception and Nationalism: FGI Study on <Infinite Challenge> 'Delivery of Infinite Challenge' Special Episode
Kim Eun Factors Affecting Creators' Loyalty to Multi-Channel Networks
Kim Jaekyu Building a Civic Hacking Model in the Era of Big Data
Kim Taeyoung A Study on the Factors Predicting the Continued Usage Intention of Intelligent Personal Assistants (IPAs)
No Ran Study on the Use of Curation Commerce: Focusing on Consumer Characteristics and Service Attributes
Oh Byungchan Study on the Effects of Message Solicitation Types and Engagement on Military Mental Education: A Study on Rational and Emotional Solicitation and High
Lee Geonmi Reading Ordinariness through a TV Program Featuring Foreign Residents in Korea : An audience study of KBS 1 <My Neighbor Charles>
Lee Kyungjin Exploring the Agenda-setting Path in Online Portal News Environments: Focusing on Dual Information Processing and Social Approval Cues
Lee Seungmin The Influence of Corporate Excessive Responses to Crisis on Public's Strategic Acceptance: A Study on the Influence of Corporate Excessive Responses to Crisis on Public's Strategic Acceptance
Lee Yewon Differences in Evaluation of Truthful and Deceptive Messages and Emergence of Counterattitudinal Claims: A Comparison of Upward and Downward Communication Situations
Jeon Yujung Influence of Sensationalism and Attribution of Responsibility on Social Trust: Focusing on the Mediating Effects of Perceived Reality and Emotions
Jung Minhye Effective Media Literacy Interventions for Cosmetic Surgery Advertisements:
Moderating Effects of Advertisement Type and Consumer Style
Jung Sunmin Analysis of Satisfaction and Competitive Relationships by Type of Terrestrial Content Services: Focusing on Live Broadcasting, VOD, and Clip-type Contents
Cho Yongwoon A Case Study on the Journalistic Ethics of Field Reporters: In-depth Interviews with Reporters on JTBC's Reporting on the Arrest of Jung Yoora
Choi Sujeong Influence of News Comments on Users' Opinion Perception, Attribution of Responsibility, and Policy Opinions in Social Media
Hong Yurim Influence of Collective Efficacy Perception, Public Opinion Perception, and Impression Management Motivation on Public Communication Behavior in Pre-crisis Situations of Organizations
Hwang Shinyoung What triggers the use of mIM service provider’s sequel O2O service extensions?
Wang, Chang Study on Chinese Mainstream Reality Programs and Ideology: Focusing on CCTV's <Great Challenge> and <Dingge Rongdongchang>
YANG SHUYIN Do Cross-border M&As by Chinese Media and Entertainment Firms Create Value?
YU YANQI A Comparative Study on Chinese Society and Discourses on Sexual Minorities through the Image Types of Homosexuals and Transgenders Revealed in Broadcasting Programs: Focusing on the Image Construction of Chae Kangyeong and Kim Seongui
Zhang, Yaowen Comparative Study on the Ideologies of Korean Original Films and Chinese Remake Films: Focusing on Korean Films <Miss Granny> and <Blind> and Chinese Films <20 Once Again> and <I Am a Witness>

 

 

2016

Author Title
Kang Sugyeong A Study on Investment Types of Social Networking Service (SNS) Usage and the Intention to Continue SNS Usage using Investment Models
Kim Yoojeong A Study on the Diffusion Intention of Rumor Messages According to Individual Characteristics: Focusing on the Elaboration Likelihood Model
Park Muni Standing Against Hatred: Gender Discourse in the Korean Society through Internet Community Megalia
Park Minseo Gender Discourse in Korean Society through Military Reality Programs: Analyzing the Perception of Female Soldiers in MBC's Real Men Special for 20s Audience
Song Seonyoung The Information Processing Effects of Narrative and Infographic Articles: Focusing on Immersion
Song Yura Violation of Victims' Dignity in Disaster Coverage: A Case Study of Broadcasting News on the Sewol Ferry Disaster
Shin Yewon Discourse Changes on Chinese Koreans: From Kim Young-sam's Government to Editorials/Columns in Chosun Ilbo and Hankyoreh Newspapers
Jang Geummi Manifestation of Partisan Bias in the Korean Media: An Analysis of Articles Related to the 18th Presidential Election Interference by the National Intelligence Service
Jeong Yoonju A Study on Web Drama Producers' Genre Perception and Production
Jo Yujung The Impact of Social Presence in Social Media on User's Voluntary Public Relations Activities: Focused on Brand
Ji Hyemin Commodification of Idol Fan Productions: A Study on Capitalism of Fandom through the Merchandising of Idol Fan Productions
Choi Jaewon An AHP Approach toward Evaluating IoT Ecosystem in Korea
Han Seongeun Consumer Perception and Evaluation of Card News
Kim Gaoxi The Influence of Perceived Value of Mobile Instant Messenger (MIM) on User Satisfaction and Continuance Intention: A Study on WeChat Users in China
Chen, Shiwen The Impact of Chinese Women's Use of Korean Cosmetics Media on Attitudes and Purchase Intentions towards Cosmetics: Focusing on the Estimated Media Influence Hypothesis
Chung, Wingtung Representations of Korean Actors in Chinese Co-Production Films, 2005-2015
Shen, Hailian Behind the Screen of Chinese Dreams: Images of China in Chinese Films, 2013-2015
Zimenko, Tatiana Russian Media's Portrayal of the LGBT movement: With a Focus on the Social, Historical, and Political Context