Conference Papers 
& Presentations

16. Sun, J., & Wong, N. (2025, June). “I phub you because...”: Testing a Theory of Interpersonal Behavior for predicting phubbing. Paper will be presented to the Mobile Communication Division at the annual conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Denver, USA. (Presenter)

15. Sun, J., & Wong, N. (2025, June). A comprehensive theoretical approach to phubbing: Development and validation of scales based on the Theory of Interpersonal Behavior. Paper will be presented to the Mobile Communication Division at the annual conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Denver, USA. (Presenter)

14. Sun, J. (2024, November). #DigitalNativeGenZers: Motivations and their relationships to problematic TikTok use. Paper will be presented to the Human Communication and Technology Division at the annual convention of the National Communication Association (NCA), New Orleans, LA, USA. (Presenter)

13. Sun, J., Lee, S., & Wong, N. (2023, November). Technology Acceptance Model in video-sharing platforms: Comparisons between TikTok and YouTube. Paper presented to the Human Communication and Technology Division at the annual convention of the National Communication Association (NCA), National Harbor, MD, USA. (Presenter)

12. Sun, J., & Yoon, D. (2023, May). “Not my fault to phub friends!”: Individual, social, and technological influences on friend phubbing and its consequences. Paper accepted for presentation to the Communication & Technology division at the annual conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Toronto, Canada. (Presenter)

11. Sun, J., & Miller, C. (2022, November). The influence of avoidant attachment style on phubbing: The mediating roles of smartphone attachment and self-regulation. Paper accepted for presentation to Top Four Papers in Human Communication and Technology Division at the annual convention of the National Communication Association (NCA), New Orleans, LA, USA. (Presenter) *Top Four Paper

10. Lee, S., Sun, J., & Wong, N. (2022, November). Comparing media affordances of TikTok and YouTube. Paper accepted for presentation to Scholar to Scholar Session III at the annual convention of the National Communication Association (NCA). New Orleans, LA, USA.

9. Sun, J., & Wong, N. (2022, May). “I can't believe I phubbed up our friendship!”: Psychosocial problems, smartphone addiction, friend phubbing, and life satisfaction. Paper presented to the Communication & Technology Division at the annual conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Paris, France. (Presenter)

8. Sun, J., & Lee, S. (2022, May). “Why should I get COVID-19 vaccine?” Antecedents and outcomes of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among young adults. Paper presented to the Health Communication Division at the annual conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Paris, France. (Presenter) *Top Student-led Paper

7. Sun, J., & Miller, C. (2021, November). Attachment styles and phubbing: The mediating role of smartphone addiction. Paper presented to the Human Communication and Technology Division at the annual convention of the National Communication Association (NCA), Seattle, WA, USA. (Presenter)

6. Lee, S. K, & Sun, J. (2021, November). Testing a theoretical model of trust in human-machine communication: Associations with emotional experiences and social presence. Paper presented to the Human Communication and Technology Division at the annual convention of the National Communication Association (NCA), Seattle, WA, USA.

5. Sun, J., & Lee, S. K. (2021, May). Fatigue in instant messaging: Examining the predictors and consequences of instant messaging fatigue. Paper presented to the Communication & Technology Division at the annual convention of the International Communication Association (ICA), Virtual Conference. (Presenter)

4. Sun, J., Lasser S., & Lee, S. K. (2021, May). Understanding emojis: Cultural influences in interpretation and choice of emojis. Paper presented to the Communication & Technology Division at the annual convention of the International Communication Association (ICA), Virtual Conference. (Presenter)

3. Sun, J. (2020, November). Instagram use and addiction: The mediating role of fear of missing out and narcissism. Paper presented to the Human Communication and Technology Division at the annual convention of the National Communication Association (NCA), Virtual Conference. (Presenter)

2. Sun, J., & Samp, J. (2019, November). Phubbing is happening to you: Examining predictors and effects of phubbing behavior in friendships. Paper presented to the Human Communication and Technology Division at the annual convention of the National Communication Association (NCA), Baltimore, MD, USA. (Presenter)

1. Sun, J., & Ham, T. (2019, February). Are you a phubber? Predictors and consequences of phubbing in interpersonal relationships. Paper presented to the Interpersonal Communication Division at the annual convention of the Western States of Communication Association (WSCA), Seattle, WA, USA. (Presenter)