Zena Toh

Zena Toh is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication at Christopher Newport University (CNU). She holds a Ph.D., MA, and BA in Communication from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. Her teaching focuses on Advanced Relational Communication, Intercultural Communication, and Interpersonal Relationships.

• PhD: Communication, University at Buffalo (SUNY)
• MA: Communication, University at Buffalo (SUNY)
• BA: Communication, University at Buffalo (SUNY)

Her research explores interpersonal motivations, social support mechanisms, and health/well-being outcomes. She also investigates the role of morality in lone-actor terrorism and cross-cultural health psychology dynamics. Recent work includes studies on pandemic-related fear measurement and terrorist propaganda analysis.

Dr. Toh's 2023 publications span terrorism studies (attack severity, moral appeals) and public health communication (cross-cultural vulnerability to disease). These works employ quantitative methodologies to address societal challenges in security and health sectors.

No formal grants or awards are listed, though her work demonstrates active engagement in interdisciplinary research.