Myiah Hutchens
Associate Professor/Chair | University of Florida
Gainesville, FL, UNITED STATES
Myiah Hutchens' research examines how communication functions to help or hinder political processes.
Biography
Myiah Hutchens is a political communication scholar whose research examines how communication functions in democratic processes – that is, to help or hinder political processes. In particular, she studies what leads people to seek out diverse perspectives - particularly views they disagree with - and how individuals then process that disagreement.
Areas of Expertise (5)
Trust
Media Effects
Disinformation and Misinformation
Media Psychology
Political Communication
Media Appearances (3)
Myiah Hutchens Comments on MAGA Influencers and Their Quest to Build Clout and Connections in Florida
UF College of Journalism and Communications online
2022-06-16
Myiah Hutchens, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department interim chair and associate professor, is quoted in “MAGA Influencers Flock to Florida, Chasing Political Clout and Connections” published in the Tampa Bay Times on June 16. The article focuses on right-wing media personalities who are working to expand their reach from the internet into the real world of backroom politics and government policymaking.
Myiah Hutchens Comments on Political Issues After the Recent Presidential Election
UF College of Journalism and Communications online
2020-11-17
Myiah Hutchens, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations assistant professor, was quoted in “Dis-United States: Biden’s Team Faces Reality of Rule During Trumpism” published in the South China Morning Post on Nov. 16. The article focuses on the recent Presidential election and the impact of possible legal battles and delays to the transition of power due to the results.
Myiah Hutchens Comments on How to Engage with Employees About Election Results
UF College of Journalism and Communications
2020-11-03
Myiah Hutchens, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations assistant professor, was featured in “Avoiding an Employee Election Meltdown,” a Peppercomm 2020 Election Playbook downloadable from peppercomm.com. In the handbook, she suggests three tips for civil discussions including allowing everyone to feel heard, avoiding repeating quips for partisan media and not going into the conversation expecting the other person to end up agreeing with your positions.
Articles (3)
Trust Over Use: Examining the Roles of Media Use and Media Trust on Misperceptions in the 2016 US Presidential Election
Mass Communication and SocietyMyiah J. Hutchens, et. al
2021-03-17
This study examines both the antecedents and consequences of partisan misperceptions during the 2016 US Presidential election using a three-wave panel study collected by YouGov. Both cross-sectionally and over time, this study examines the relationships between both partisan media use and media trust on misperceptions. In addition, it examines the relationship between misperceptions and avoiding partisan media sources that could correct partisan misperceptions.
Asymmetry of Partisan Media Effects?: Examining the Reinforcing Process of Conservative and Liberal Media with Political Beliefs
Political CommunicationJay D. Hmielowski, et. al
2020-05-23
Levels of political polarization continue to escalate in the U.S., causing an increasingly wide chasm between liberals and conservatives. Existing research suggests that this divide could be engendered in part because certain segments of the population rely heavily on partisan media outlets as a source of news.
Talking Politics: The Relationship Between Supportive and Opposing Discussion With Partisan Media Credibility and Use
Communication ResearchJay D. Hmielowski, et. al
2020-04-21
In this article, we test a dynamic intracommunication process looking at the relationships between interpersonal discussion, perceived credibility of partisan media, and partisan media use. Using the theoretical foundation of hostile media perceptions, with a specific focus on relative hostile media, we examine whether interpersonal communication affects perceived credibility of liberal and conservative media outlets and whether these effects translate into increased use or avoidance of partisan media outlets.
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