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Associate Professor of Communication and Language Studies
Faculty Suite A, Room A13
Julie E. Volkman
Julie E. Volkman, PhD (Penn State University, 2009) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Language Studies with a focus on health communication and social interactions contributing to health behavior change.
Degrees Awarded
Ph D, The Pennsylvania State University
MA, Michigan State University
BA, The Pennsylvania State University
Ph D, The Pennsylvania State University
MA, Michigan State University
BA, The Pennsylvania State University
Selected Publications
DeRycke, E.,Driscoll, M.,Becker, W. C.,Brandt, C.,Mattocks, K.,Haskell, S.,Bathulapalli, H.,Goulet, J.,Bastian, L.,Volkman, J. E., Smoking status and pain intensity among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans, Pain Medicine, 2015.
Day, A. M.,Volkman, J.,Morse, C. R., Examining Trust, Information Sources, and Attitudes towards Vaccines: Exploring Implications for Vaccine Communication, .
Day, A. M.,Volkman, J.,Morse, C.,Hokeness, K., Risk Perceptions Related to Vaccines and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Exploring the Utility of the PRISM Framework, Atlantic Journal of Communication.
Volkman, J., Campaign Design and Public Outreach, .
Volkman, J., A Multi-Perspective Approach to Narratives in Health Communication, Lexington Books/Bloomsbury Publishing, 2025.
Volkman, J.,Wolf, B.,Morse, C.,Browning, E.,High, A.,Lacey, H.,Trunzo, J.,Samter, W., Exploring college-aged student anxiety: Aggravating factors and coping strategies, American Journal of Qualitative Research, 2024.
Day, A. M.,Volkman, J., The importance of ‘dread risk’ for vaccine communication, Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 2024.
Day, A.,Volkman, J.,Morse, C.,Hokeness, K., “I feel like the risks far outweigh the benefits of the vaccinations.”: Investigating vaccine risk perceptions, emotions, and the PRISM framework., Atlantic Journal of Communication, 2024.
Volkman, J.,Clements, M., Medical Records, Electronic/Patient Portals, The International Encyclopedia of Health Communication, 2023.
Day, A. M.,Volkman, J.,McManus, T. G.,Hokeness, K. L.,Morse, C. R., Risk perceptions related to vaccines and the COVID-19 vaccine: Exploring the utility of the PRISM framework , National Communication Association , 2022.
Wright, J.,Volkman, J.,Amante, D., Predictors of online patient portal use among a diverse sample of emerging adults: Cross-sectional survey, JMIR Formative Research, 2022.
Volkman, J.,Day, A. M.,McManus, T. G.,Hokeness, K. L.,Morse, C. R., PRISM and emotions: Understanding the role of fear and hope towards vaccine information seeking intentions, Health Communication, 2022.
Wright, J. A.,Volkman, J.,Amante, D. J.,Leveille, S., Predictors of online patient portal use among a diverse sample of emerging adults: Cross-sectional survey, JMIR: Formative Research, 2022.
Volkman, J.,Hokeness, K.,Morse, C.,Viens, A.,Dickie, A., Information sources influence on vaccine perceptions: An exploration into perceptions of knowledge, risk and safety, Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 2021.
Anderko, L.,Noonan, D.,Volkman, J., Nurses Communicating Risks: From Genetics to Public Health Preparedness, Nursing Communication, 2021.
Boutin, K.,Henninger, M.,Loree, A.,Tarfa, A.,Volkman, J., Women’s Health: Facts about Birth Control, STIs and Condoms, Society of Behavioral Medicine's Healthy Living , 2020.
Volkman, J.,Hokeness, K.,Viens, A.,, A., Information Source’s Influence on Vaccine Perceptions: An Exploration into Perceptions of Knowledge, Risk and Safety, Journal of Healthcare Communication, 2019.
Volkman, J., Book Review: Communication Skills for MDs, Health Communication, 2018.
Williams, J.,DeLaughter, K.,Volkman, J.,Sadasivam, R.,Ray, M.,Gilbert, G.,Houston, T.,QUIT-PRIMO and National Dental PBRN Collaborative Groups, ., Exploring Online Asynchronous Counseling With Tobacco Treatment Specialists in the QUIT-PRIMO and National Dental PBRN HI-QUIT Studies: Who Uses It and What Do They Say? , American Journal of Health Promotion, 2018.
Hogan, T.,Luger, T.,Volkman, J.,Rocheleau, M.,Mueller, N.,Barker, A.,Nazi, K.,Houston, T.,Bokhour, B., Patient-Centeredness in Electronic Communication: An Evaluation of Patient-to-Healthcare-Team Secure Messaging., Journal of Medical Internet Research: JMIR, 2018.
Houston, T. K.,Fix, G. M.,Shimada, S. L.,Long, J. A.,Gordon, H. S.,Pope, C.,Volkman, J.,Allison, J. J.,DeLaughter, K.,Orner, M.,Bokhour, B. G., African American Veterans Storytelling, Medical Care, 2017.
Houston, T.,Fix, G.,Shimada, S.,Long, J.,Gordon, H.,Pope, C.,Volkman, J.,Allison, J.,DeLaughter, K.,Orner, M.,Bokhour, B., African American Veterans Storytelling: A Multisite Randomized Trial to Improve Hypertension, Medical Care, 2017.
Volkman, J., Narratives in Health and Risk Messaging, Oxford University Press, 2017.
Volkman, J.,Hokeness, K.,Viens, A.,Dickie, A., Vaccine Hesitancy among Millennials: Concerns, Beliefs and Attitudes, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, 2017.
DeLaughter, K.,Sadasivam, R.,Kamberi, A.,English, T.,Seward, G.,Chan, S.,Volkman, J.,Amante, D.,Houston, T., Crave-Out: A Distraction/Motivation Mobile Game to Assist in Smoking Cessation., JMIR Serious Games, 2016.
Cherrington, A.,Williams, J.,Foster, P.,Coley, H.,Kohler, C.,Allison, J.,Kiefe, C.,Volkman, J.,Houston, T., Narratives to enhance smoking cessation interventions among African-American smokers, the ACCE project, BMC Research Notes, 2015.
Trunzo, J.,Samter, W.,Morse, C.,Volkman, J., College students’ use of energy drinks, social problem solving and academic performance, Journal of Psychoactive Drugs/Taylor & Francis, 2014.
Morse, C.,Volkman, J.,Quick, B. L.,Whaley, B. B., Experimental Research in Health Communication , Routledge, 2014.
Morse, C.,Volkman, J.,Samter, W.,Trunzo, J., The Influence of Uncertainty and Social Support on Information Seeking Concerning Illicit Stimulant Use Among Young Adults, Health Communication/Taylor & Francis, 2013.
Morse, C.,Volkman, J., An examination into the dyadic effects of mood in social interaction, Communication Research Reports, 2010.
Parrott, R.,Volkman, J.,Ghetian, C.,Weiner, J.,Raup-Krieger, J.,Parrott, J., Memorable Messages about Genes and Health: Implications for Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Genetic Tests and Therapies, Health Marketing Quarterly, 2008.
Silk, K. J.,Bigbsy, E.,Volkman, J.,Kingsley, C.,Atkin, C.,Ferrara, M.,Goins, L., Formative research on adolescent and adult perceptions of risk factors for breast cancer, Social Science & Medicine, 2006.
DeRycke, E.,Driscoll, M.,Becker, W. C.,Brandt, C.,Mattocks, K.,Haskell, S.,Bathulapalli, H.,Goulet, J.,Bastian, L.,Volkman, J. E., Smoking status and pain intensity among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans, Pain Medicine, 2015.
Day, A. M.,Volkman, J.,Morse, C. R., Examining Trust, Information Sources, and Attitudes towards Vaccines: Exploring Implications for Vaccine Communication, .
Day, A. M.,Volkman, J.,Morse, C.,Hokeness, K., Risk Perceptions Related to Vaccines and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Exploring the Utility of the PRISM Framework, Atlantic Journal of Communication.
Volkman, J., Campaign Design and Public Outreach, .
Volkman, J., A Multi-Perspective Approach to Narratives in Health Communication, Lexington Books/Bloomsbury Publishing, 2025.
Volkman, J.,Wolf, B.,Morse, C.,Browning, E.,High, A.,Lacey, H.,Trunzo, J.,Samter, W., Exploring college-aged student anxiety: Aggravating factors and coping strategies, American Journal of Qualitative Research, 2024.
Day, A. M.,Volkman, J., The importance of ‘dread risk’ for vaccine communication, Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 2024.
Day, A.,Volkman, J.,Morse, C.,Hokeness, K., “I feel like the risks far outweigh the benefits of the vaccinations.”: Investigating vaccine risk perceptions, emotions, and the PRISM framework., Atlantic Journal of Communication, 2024.
Volkman, J.,Clements, M., Medical Records, Electronic/Patient Portals, The International Encyclopedia of Health Communication, 2023.
Day, A. M.,Volkman, J.,McManus, T. G.,Hokeness, K. L.,Morse, C. R., Risk perceptions related to vaccines and the COVID-19 vaccine: Exploring the utility of the PRISM framework , National Communication Association , 2022.
Wright, J.,Volkman, J.,Amante, D., Predictors of online patient portal use among a diverse sample of emerging adults: Cross-sectional survey, JMIR Formative Research, 2022.
Volkman, J.,Day, A. M.,McManus, T. G.,Hokeness, K. L.,Morse, C. R., PRISM and emotions: Understanding the role of fear and hope towards vaccine information seeking intentions, Health Communication, 2022.
Wright, J. A.,Volkman, J.,Amante, D. J.,Leveille, S., Predictors of online patient portal use among a diverse sample of emerging adults: Cross-sectional survey, JMIR: Formative Research, 2022.
Volkman, J.,Hokeness, K.,Morse, C.,Viens, A.,Dickie, A., Information sources influence on vaccine perceptions: An exploration into perceptions of knowledge, risk and safety, Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 2021.
Anderko, L.,Noonan, D.,Volkman, J., Nurses Communicating Risks: From Genetics to Public Health Preparedness, Nursing Communication, 2021.
Boutin, K.,Henninger, M.,Loree, A.,Tarfa, A.,Volkman, J., Women’s Health: Facts about Birth Control, STIs and Condoms, Society of Behavioral Medicine's Healthy Living , 2020.
Volkman, J.,Hokeness, K.,Viens, A.,, A., Information Source’s Influence on Vaccine Perceptions: An Exploration into Perceptions of Knowledge, Risk and Safety, Journal of Healthcare Communication, 2019.
Volkman, J., Book Review: Communication Skills for MDs, Health Communication, 2018.
Williams, J.,DeLaughter, K.,Volkman, J.,Sadasivam, R.,Ray, M.,Gilbert, G.,Houston, T.,QUIT-PRIMO and National Dental PBRN Collaborative Groups, ., Exploring Online Asynchronous Counseling With Tobacco Treatment Specialists in the QUIT-PRIMO and National Dental PBRN HI-QUIT Studies: Who Uses It and What Do They Say? , American Journal of Health Promotion, 2018.
Hogan, T.,Luger, T.,Volkman, J.,Rocheleau, M.,Mueller, N.,Barker, A.,Nazi, K.,Houston, T.,Bokhour, B., Patient-Centeredness in Electronic Communication: An Evaluation of Patient-to-Healthcare-Team Secure Messaging., Journal of Medical Internet Research: JMIR, 2018.
Houston, T. K.,Fix, G. M.,Shimada, S. L.,Long, J. A.,Gordon, H. S.,Pope, C.,Volkman, J.,Allison, J. J.,DeLaughter, K.,Orner, M.,Bokhour, B. G., African American Veterans Storytelling, Medical Care, 2017.
Houston, T.,Fix, G.,Shimada, S.,Long, J.,Gordon, H.,Pope, C.,Volkman, J.,Allison, J.,DeLaughter, K.,Orner, M.,Bokhour, B., African American Veterans Storytelling: A Multisite Randomized Trial to Improve Hypertension, Medical Care, 2017.
Volkman, J., Narratives in Health and Risk Messaging, Oxford University Press, 2017.
Volkman, J.,Hokeness, K.,Viens, A.,Dickie, A., Vaccine Hesitancy among Millennials: Concerns, Beliefs and Attitudes, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, 2017.
DeLaughter, K.,Sadasivam, R.,Kamberi, A.,English, T.,Seward, G.,Chan, S.,Volkman, J.,Amante, D.,Houston, T., Crave-Out: A Distraction/Motivation Mobile Game to Assist in Smoking Cessation., JMIR Serious Games, 2016.
Cherrington, A.,Williams, J.,Foster, P.,Coley, H.,Kohler, C.,Allison, J.,Kiefe, C.,Volkman, J.,Houston, T., Narratives to enhance smoking cessation interventions among African-American smokers, the ACCE project, BMC Research Notes, 2015.
Trunzo, J.,Samter, W.,Morse, C.,Volkman, J., College students’ use of energy drinks, social problem solving and academic performance, Journal of Psychoactive Drugs/Taylor & Francis, 2014.
Morse, C.,Volkman, J.,Quick, B. L.,Whaley, B. B., Experimental Research in Health Communication , Routledge, 2014.
Morse, C.,Volkman, J.,Samter, W.,Trunzo, J., The Influence of Uncertainty and Social Support on Information Seeking Concerning Illicit Stimulant Use Among Young Adults, Health Communication/Taylor & Francis, 2013.
Morse, C.,Volkman, J., An examination into the dyadic effects of mood in social interaction, Communication Research Reports, 2010.
Parrott, R.,Volkman, J.,Ghetian, C.,Weiner, J.,Raup-Krieger, J.,Parrott, J., Memorable Messages about Genes and Health: Implications for Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Genetic Tests and Therapies, Health Marketing Quarterly, 2008.
Silk, K. J.,Bigbsy, E.,Volkman, J.,Kingsley, C.,Atkin, C.,Ferrara, M.,Goins, L., Formative research on adolescent and adult perceptions of risk factors for breast cancer, Social Science & Medicine, 2006.
Awards and Honors
College of Arts & Sciences Research Award, 2024
Sabbatical, 2022
Certificate in Motivational Interviewing, 2020
Faculty Mentor of the Year, 2020
Merit Award, 2020
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Society, 2020
Executive Faculty Fellow, 2020
Faculty Innovation Grant, 2020
Award of Appreciation, 2019
Advisor of the Year Award, 2019
Certificate of Appreciation, 2018
Merit Award, 2017
Outstanding Faculty/Staff Ally, 2016
Faculty Member of the Month, 2015
Top Paper, Health Communication Interest Group, 2012
Top Paper, Applied Communication Division, 2009
Carroll C. Arnold Award for Scholarly Excellence, 2008
Top Graduate Paper, Health Communication Interest Group, 2006
College of Arts & Sciences Research Award, 2024
Sabbatical, 2022
Certificate in Motivational Interviewing, 2020
Faculty Mentor of the Year, 2020
Merit Award, 2020
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Society, 2020
Executive Faculty Fellow, 2020
Faculty Innovation Grant, 2020
Award of Appreciation, 2019
Advisor of the Year Award, 2019
Certificate of Appreciation, 2018
Merit Award, 2017
Outstanding Faculty/Staff Ally, 2016
Faculty Member of the Month, 2015
Top Paper, Health Communication Interest Group, 2012
Top Paper, Applied Communication Division, 2009
Carroll C. Arnold Award for Scholarly Excellence, 2008
Top Graduate Paper, Health Communication Interest Group, 2006
Teaching Interests
Communication Theory, Health Communication, Health Campaigns/Messages, Persuasion
Communication Theory, Health Communication, Health Campaigns/Messages, Persuasion
Research Interests
Health Behavior Change, Narratives and Emotion, Persuasion
Health Behavior Change, Narratives and Emotion, Persuasion
Professional Memberships
Academy of Communication in Healthcare
Eastern Communication Association
Society of Behavioral Medicine
Coalition for Health Communication
Society of Health Communication
American Public Health Association
National Communication Association
Academy of Communication in Healthcare
Eastern Communication Association
Society of Behavioral Medicine
Coalition for Health Communication
Society of Health Communication
American Public Health Association
National Communication Association