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Amidst a worldwide “infodemic,” we contend that the study and application of inoculation theory has never been more relevant and exciting for social psychologists and communication scholars than…
By advancing our understanding of the ways through which inoculation messages prepare individuals for attitudinal attacks, these findings provide important future research directions and may inform effective inoculation…
Narrative has been part of inoculation theory’s story for quite some time now, including the use of stories in inoculation treatment messages and narratives used as attack messages….
We look forward to future research on both prophylactic and therapeutic applications of psychological inoculation in the context of COVID-19. Sander van der Linden, Jon Roozenbeek, & Josh…
One of the most significant departures from conventional inoculation theory is its intentional application for individuals already “infected”—that is, inoculation not as a preemptive strategy to protect existing…
The conflation of inoculation terminology with a non-inoculation process likely only adds to these confusing, potentially dangerous, public statements on health from a religious leader. Josh Compton https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15348423.2019.1696122…
Routledge Handbook of Character Assassination and Reputation Management What can distinguish inoculation theory as it relates to character assassination is, foremost, its timing. Conventional inoculation is a preemptive…
Colbert’s breaking of character—a rare inconsistency—received less attention than the consistency of his characterised testimony. Josh Compton https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/2040610X.2019.1623439 This analysis examines criticism of Stephen Colbert’s congressional testimony on…
And yet, there is space for play on both sides of the analogic, too. Josh Compton https://speechandtheatremo.org/journal-archive/ Inoculation is often considered to be serious business – whether in its literal…
The goal of an inoculation campaign, then, is to create a more robust, healthier immune response to that which could harm. Josh Compton https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/metaliterate-learning-post-truth-world This chapter draws on…