Conferences

Conference Presentations

[4] Zhang, X. (2025). Seeking Validation in the Digital Age: The Impact of Validation Seeking on Self-Image and Internalized Stigma among Self- vs. Clinically Diagnosed Individuals on r/ADHD. Paper presented at the International Communication Association Annual Conference, New Zealand.

[3] Zhang, X., & Silva, D. E. (2023). Exploring Thematic Features and Sexual Scripts in Women’s Online Pornography Abstinence Forums. Paper presented at the 106th Annual Conference of Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Washington, D.C. 🏆 First Place Student-Faculty Paper

[2] Zhang, X., & Zou, W. (2023). Shattering the Silence: Exploring the Role of Chinese Online Sexual Health Influencers in Promoting Sex Education. Paper presented at the 109th Annual Conference of the National Communication Association, Maryland.

[1] Egbert, N., Noi, S., Rindfleisch, M., & Zhang, X. (2023). Uncertain Poets Describe Their Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines. Poster presented at the 7th Biennial D.C. Health Communication Conference.

Awards & Recognition

• First Place Student-Faculty Paper - Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (2023)

• Top Paper Award - AEJMC Commission on the Status of Women (2023)