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Linda Gallant is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Emerson College, where she has been since 1997. She holds a B.S.J. and M.A. from Suffolk University and a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Her research focuses on digital communication's impact on user engagement across healthcare, politics, consumerism, and disinformation. She explores how technology designs influence online behavior and advocates for storytelling as a persuasive tool in social media.
Dr. Gallant's work bridges theory and practice, examining how databases, algorithms, and platforms shape attitudes and actions in markets, governments, and communities. Her publications appear in journals like Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication and Management Communication Quarterly. She has also achieved recognition in screenplay competitions, reflecting her commitment to narrative-driven communication.
No specific grants or lab affiliations are detailed here, though her research interests suggest involvement in interdisciplinary teams studying media literacy and technology ethics. Advising and grant activities remain unspecified in the provided text.
