معرفی
Deya Roy, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Communication & Media Studies, California State University San Marcos. Her research focuses on organizational communication, examining how online communities influence health decision-making in diverse populations across gender, socioeconomic status, and race. She explores behavioral change theories to design effective health interventions, particularly targeting early adolescents through mHealth technologies.
- Ph.D. in Communication from University of Connecticut (2017)
- Post-Doctoral Fellow at Northeastern University
Research Trends: Her work bridges communication studies with public health, emphasizing tailored messaging, usability testing, and theoretical frameworks like Self-Determination Theory and Priming Theory. She has contributed to journals including the Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media.
- Recipient of Top Paper Awards from National Communication Association
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (health sciences, computer engineering)
