李文舒 博士
Dr. LI, Wenshu
Assistant Professor
 
Dr. Jessica Wenshu LI is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism and Communication at Hong Kong Shue Yan University. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication from Hong Kong Baptist University. Her research interests focus on health communication, and her work has been published in communication and information science journals, such as Health Communication, Journalism Practice, Online Information Review, and Journalism and Communication. Before joining HKSYU, Jessica was a lecturer at the College of International Education at Hong Kong Baptist University and served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a journalist for Shenzhen Press Group and as a journalist based in Taipei, as well as a planner in the public relations sector. 

 

Courses Taught
Health Communication
Communication Research Methods
Technological Change and Human Communication
Academic Qualifications
School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University | Doctor of Philosophy
Shenzhen University | MA in Journalism and Communication
XI’AN University of Finance and Economics | BA in Management
Publications
Journal Articles
1. Li, W., & Chang, L. (2024). Aging in cyberspace: Exploring health information acquisition among older WeChat users. Global Media and China, 9(3), 279-302. [ESCI, Q1]
2. Chang, L., Li, W., Xin, X., & Wang, J. (2023). Strategies for Assessing Health Information Credibility among Older Social Media Users in China: A Qualitative Study. Health Communication, 1-12. [SSCI, Q1]
3. Tsang, S., Zheng, J., Li, W., & Salaudeen, M. (2022). An Experimental Study of the Effectiveness of Fact Checks: Interplay of Evidence Type, Veracity, and News Agreement. Online Information Review. [SSCI, Q1]
4. Zhang, X. & Li, W. (2020). From Social Media with News: Journalists’ Social Media Use for Sourcing and Verification. Journalism Practice. [SSCI, Q2]
5. Gu, X. & Li, W. (2012). Research on Free Dailies in Hong Kong. Journalism and Communication. (6), 81-96 (In Chinese). [CSSCI]
6. Gu, X. & Li, W. & Lin, Y. (2011). Tablet will be the Main Media. Practical Journalism. (9),70-76 (In Chinese). [CSSCI]
Conference Paper
1. Li, W. (2025). Empowering Older Women: The Influence of Health Opinion Leadership on Information Behaviors on Social Media. Presented at the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) 2025 at Singapore.
2. Chang, L., & Li, W. (2025). Evaluating and Responding to Online Health Information among Older WeChat Users: A Qualitative Inquiry. Presented at the Emerging Media for Communicating SDGs at Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.
3. Li, W., Qiu, Y., & Chang, L. (2024). Exploring Online Health Information Behaviors Among Older Adults: Personal Cognitive and Sociocultural Perspectives. Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) 2024 107th Annual Conference: Representation and Voice — The Future of Democracy at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, United States.
4. Shi, J., Zhuang, H., Li, W., Chen, L., & Lwin, May. (2024). Exploring the shifting paradigm in the post-pandemic era: Parental mediation of digital media in Asian countries. Paper presented at the 74th Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA) 2024. Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. 
5. Li, W., Chan, SS., Wang, MP. Wong, TY. (2024). Embracing the smart-healthcare: A study on a community-based intervention to improve eHealth literacy among older adults in Hong Kong. Paper presented at the Asian Conference on Aging and Gerontology (AGen2024), Toyoko, Japan. 
6. i, W., Chan, SS., Wang, MP. Wong, TY. (2024). Evaluating an intergenerational-based intervention for preventing non-communicable diseases in older adults in Hong Kong: A pretest-posttest design. Paper presented at the 27th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS 2024). Hong Kong.
7. Chang, L., Li, W., Xin, X., & Wang, J. (2023). Health information evaluation strategies among older social media users. Paper presented at the 73rd Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA), 2023. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
8. Li, W., & Chang, L. (2022). Aging in cyberspace: Understanding the roles of social influence factors and personal factors on online health information behaviors among older adults. Paper presented at the 19th Chinese Internet Research Conference: China and the Future of the Internet 2022. Online Conference.
9. Zhou, Y., & Li, W. (2022). Disparities in family: An examination on online health information management behaviors from the perspective of digital generation gap, and health generation gap during COVID-19 pandemic. Paper presented at the 72nd Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA) 2022, Online Conference.
10. Chang, L., Xin, X., Li, W., & Wang, J. (2022). Health misinformation or not? Information evaluative strategies among older social media users. Paper presented at the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) 2022, Online Conference.
11. Li, W., & Chang, L. (2021). Older adults’ use of digital technology for health information: A systematic review. Paper presented at the 71st Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA), Online Conference 2021. Online Conference.
12. Li, W., Chang, L., & Wang J. (2020). A qualitative study of information receiving, information processing, and information sharing among older social media users. Paper presented at the 70th Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA) 2020, Online Conference.
13. Zhang, X., & Li, W. (2020). From social media with news: Journalists’ social media use for sourcing and verification. Paper presented at the 70th Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA) 2020, Online Conference.
14. Li, W., & Feng, X. (2019). The loneliness of social media users: The mediating role of SNS. Paper presented at the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) 2019, Madrid, Spain.
15. Salaudeen, M., Li, W., & Guo, S. (2019). Influence of media exposure on perceptions of media credibility: The mediating role of political knowledge. Paper presented at the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) 2019, Madrid, Spain.
Research Grants
1. Co-investigator (Co-I), Seed Grant Funding Scheme, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University. Exploring the effect of framing health-relevant climate change on memory recall, attitude towards climate change, pro-environmental behaviours, and psychological well-being. [HK$120,000].
2. Co-investigator (Co-I), Teaching Development Grants, Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, Hong Kong Baptist University. Building a community of practice in research-informed teaching and learning.