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Jee Young LEE is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Canberra’s Faculty of Arts & Design, specializing in the social and cultural impacts of digital communication technologies. Her research focuses on digital inclusion policies, digital exclusion in developed communities, and digital media consumption patterns in Asia-Pacific regions, particularly among youth. She holds a PhD in User-centric digital inclusion from the University of Canberra, awarded in 2018.
Her academic contributions span projects such as Political Misinformation and Media Literacy: Australian Election 2025 and Heartbeat of Australia: Tracking, understanding and engaging news audiences, addressing issues like regional news sustainability, misinformation, and audience trust. She has collaborated with institutions like RMIT University and led interdisciplinary teams in studies on journalism trends, digital literacy, and creative workforce dynamics.
Research interests include media literacy training, the evolving roles of journalists, and the intersection of digital technology with cultural identity. Her work highlights generational differences in media use, with a focus on marginalized groups and emerging markets. Recent studies examine bushfire crisis communication and the role of social media in identity formation among Korean youth.
Notable achievements include over 90 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles and grants, and contributions to policy frameworks for digital inclusion in rural regions. She actively trains postgraduate students in research methods and participates in national dialogues on media ethics and technological change.
