Building on my academic background in communications and sociology, my research is cross-disciplinary and adopts a comparative perspective. I maintain a dynamic research agenda by employing grounding theories of communication and sociology and addressing pressing issues regarding democracy and human rights, xenophobia and nationalism, and political disruption. I use a range of research methods tailored to answer different research questions, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods.
Digital Mobilization in Social Movements
- Same-Sex Marriage Movement and Countermovement in Taiwan (Case Study)
- Feminist Movement in East Asia
Communication & Democracy
- “Regionality” of Digital Platforms (Comparative Study)
- Online Disruptive Political Participation
Media Coverage of Politics
- Senkaku Island Dispute between Japan and China
- Military Legislation under Abe administration in Japan
Media, Culture, & Identity
- Happy What New Year?