Cindy Chen

Dr. Cindy (Yixin) Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. She holds a Ph.D. in communication from the University at Buffalo. As a health and risk communication researcher, Dr. Chen studies how interpersonal and mediated communication processes influence cognition and emotion. She is also interested in the impact of cognition and emotion on health decision-making, health/risk behaviors, and well-being. Her works have appeared in communication, public heath, and substance use journals. Her research on binge drinking among college students has been featured on National Public Radio.