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Last published 2026
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Huu Dat Tran

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Assistant Professor

Also affiliated: Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport (2026); Louisiana State University (2021–2026); Conway School of Landscape Design (2025)

Faculty Researcher

4 h-index 16 pubs 45 cited

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Huu Dat Tran's research investigates public opinion and media consumption, with a particular focus on the influence of media exposure, personal values, and framing on public perceptions and behaviors. His work has examined the community of social media users, analyzing hashtag usage during political events. Tran also studies the relationship between an individual's knowledge of the media industry and their trust in media, particularly within government-controlled systems. He explores self-presentation and its effects on self-esteem across various social media platforms and investigates how exposure to diverse international news impacts public knowledge, perceptions of foreign nations, and xenophobia. Additionally, Tran has explored the effectiveness of ecolabels based on message formats, mood, and issue-specific determinants.

Metrics

  • h-index: 4
  • Publications: 16
  • Citations: 45

Selected Publications

  • Trust the state, trust the media: online media exposure, trust in the government, and media trust in Vietnam (2026)
    Global Perspectives in Communication DOI OpenAlex
  • “What in the World!”: A Computational and Quantitative Content Analysis of International News Diversity in the US 2018–2022 (2026)
    Electronic News DOI OpenAlex
  • Using TikTok as a Search Engine: Affordances, Perceived Credibility, and Evaluative Actions (2025)
    Telematics and Informatics 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • How Single vs. Multiple-Statement Fact-Checking and Partisan Identity Influence Individuals’ Trust in Counter-Attitudinal Political Fact-Checks (2025)
    Communication Studies 1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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