Huu Dat Tran Data-verified

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Assistant Professor

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

faculty

3 h-index 16 pubs 38 cited

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Huu Dat Tran's research investigates public perception and communication surrounding political and social issues. His work examines how media exposure, personal values, and message framing influence public opinion, particularly concerning topics like national security and freedom of speech in relation to social media platforms such as TikTok. Tran has also studied the role of hashtags in understanding political communities online, specifically focusing on supporters of Donald Trump during the 2020 US Presidential Election. Further research explores the impact of international news diversity on public knowledge and xenophobia, as well as the relationship between media industry knowledge and trust in media systems. Additionally, his research touches upon self-presentation and its effects on platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok, and the effectiveness of ecolabels based on message formats and mood.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 16
  • Citations: 38

Selected Publications

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