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古治雄

古治雄

助理教授

B.A.
Hong Kong Baptist University

M.A.
University of York

Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin at Madison

(852) 3943-7739 (852) 2603-5007 alexkoo@cuhk.edu.hk

Research Interests

  • Journalism studies
  • Misinformation
  • Media and identity
  • Authoritarianism and nationalism

 

 Current Research

  • Media, pro-government movements, and identity in Hong Kong
  • Journalism in authoritarian contexts
  • Media use in authoritarian contexts
  • Misinformation and factchecking
  • Third person effects

 

Teaching Interests

  • Journalism
  • Media and authoritarianism
  • Media and identity

 

Professional Experience

  • Managing Editor – HK01 (2015-17)
  • Head of Online News Department – Mingpao (2012-15)

 

Advice to students

Stay curious, keep trying, and care for yourself.

 

Publication List :

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Koo, A. Z. X. (2024). The Evolution of Self-Censorship in Hong Kong Online Journalism: Influences from Digitalization and the State. The International Journal of Press/Politics, 29(1), 143-163. https://doi.org/10.1177/19401612221075553
Liao*, X., Koo*, A. Z. X., & Rojas, H. (2022). Fandom nationalism in China: the effects of idol adoration and online fan community engagement. Chinese Journal of Communication, 15(4), 558-581. https://doi.org/10.1080/17544750.2022.2088587
Mak, M. K., Koo, A. Z. X., & Rojas, H. (2022). Social media engagement against fear of restrictions and surveillance: The mediating role of privacy management. New Media & Society. https://doi.org/10.1177/14614448221077240
Shelef, N. G., & Koo, A. Z. X. (2022). Homelands and Nationalism. Nationalities Papers, 50(3), 417-429. https://doi.org/10.1017/nps.2021.38
Koo, A. Z. X., Su, M. H., Lee, S., Ahn, S. Y., & Rojas, H. (2021). What motivates people to correct misinformation? Examining the effects of third-person perceptions and perceived norms. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 65(1), 111-134. https://doi.org/10.1080/08838151.2021.1903896

Conference Presentations

Koo, A. Z. X. & Rojas, H. (2023). What predicts separatist tendencies in Hong Kong? Effects of selective media use, political discussion with strong ties, and state repression. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference – Toronto, Canada, May 25-29
Koo, A. Z. X., Mak. K. F. & Rojas, H. (2023). Reevaluating Message Desirability in Third- and First-Person Effects Studies: Fact-checking as a Case of Differentially Perceived Message. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference – Toronto, Canada, May 25-29
Koo, A. Z. X., So, M.S, & Rojas, H. (2020). Examining what motivates fake news corrections in China, Japan and South Korea: Third-person perceptions, perceived norms and personality traits. Paper presented at the 70th Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference – Gold Coast, Australia, May 21-25
Koo, A. Z. X. & Sun, X.M. (2019). Examining Democratic Value of Chinese Netizens: The Impact of News Consumption and Media Trust. Paper accepted at 72nd Annual Conference of WAPOR – in Toronto, Canada, May 19-21
Koo, A. Z. X., So, M. S, Lee, S.W, Ahn, S.Y. & Rojas, H. (2019). What motivates correction of fake news? Third-person perceptions, perceived norms and personality traits. Paper presented at the 69th Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference – Washington DC, U.S., May 24-28
Tong, C., Koo, A. Z. X., Sun, X.M. & Rojas, H. (2018). How Talking Politics Fosters and Inhibits Activism Among Those with Authoritarian Orientation? Evidence from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and the United States. Paper presented at the 71st annual meeting of WAPOR – Marrakesh, Morocco, June 27-30
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