Amanda Lilly

Amanda Lilly is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Utah State University. Her research focuses on interpersonal communication in online contexts, particularly sexual communication in digital dating scenarios and the psychological dynamics of health-related messaging.

Her work examines how sexual content in online initiation messages influences relational development, using quantitative methods with qualitative explorations. She explores vaccine hesitancy, trust in public health messaging, and barriers to organ donation within racialized communities.

Recent studies include framing strategies for vaccine acceptance and the role of social media platforms like Facebook in emotional support dynamics. Her research bridges communication theory with applied issues in health and digital relationships.

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