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Haiyan Jia: Social Media

Haiyan Jia is an assistant professor in the Department of Journalism and Communication and the Data X Initiative. Professor Jia’s primary research interest focuses on the psychological and social effects of communication technology, including the Internet and social media. Jia also investigates the social and collective aspects of privacy in an increasingly technology-rich world.

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