Human Communication Research

Papers
(The H4-Index of Human Communication Research is 15. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Effects of pro-white identity cues in American political candidate communication68
Using enclave groups to discuss workplace cultural diversity and community inclusion50
That’s so immoral! Investigating the effects of moral violations reported in the form of (in)complete moral dyads in news articles on emotions and memory48
Present, empathetic, and persuaded: a meta-analytic comparison of storytelling in high versus low immersive mediated environments39
Interparental conflict and parent–child triangulation: a meta-analytical review of children feeling caught between parents26
La inclusión relacional: examining neoliberal tensions, relational opportunities, and fixed understandings in diversity, equity, and inclusion work in the Global South26
Reflecting on 50 years of theory inHuman Communication Research: where do we go from here23
Is more patient empowerment always better? Examining the moderating role of perceived physician’s argument quality22
End-of-life topic avoidance among gender-diverse young adults: the importance of normalizing gender-affirming end-of-life conversations22
Relational introspections with machines: a social-cognitive framework of trait perception, relational schemas, and trust in intention to use AI21
Fifty-years of theory-driven research in HCR: prominence, progress, and opportunities18
“It strikes a chord within me”: a mixed-method exploration of existential resonance in eudaimonic entertainment experiences17
A framework of moderators in social norm-based message persuasiveness based on a systematic review16
Ushering in an age of scientific principles for communication research15
The separate and combined effects of (in)accessible and (un)sophisticated political communication on citizens’ reasoning and attitudes toward politicians15
Mutual influence in support seeking and provision behaviors during comforting conversations: a turn-level analysis15
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