Adam M. Rainear
Twitter (United States), University of Connecticut, West Chester University
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Total Citations
42
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About
Adam M. Rainear is a leading voice in the emerging field of human-robot communication, specifically within the high-stakes context of weather and risk messaging. His research uniquely bridges communication theory, human-computer interaction, and crisis informatics, exploring how audiences perceive and trust information delivered by different sources—from professional meteorologists and amateur forecasters to social robots. Rainear’s most cited work, “They’re always wrong anyway” (2021, 20 citations), critically examines credibility and behavioral intentions across these delivery modes, revealing how new media technologies are reshaping public engagement with weather forecasts. He further investigates retention and behavioral intentions in risk scenarios (2018, 11 citations) and, through qualitative analysis (2021, 6 citations), uncovers the nuanced ways people evaluate robotic versus human forecasters. His foundational study on robotic platforms and crisis learning (2016, 5 citations) set the stage for this innovative line of inquiry. By systematically comparing professional, amateur, and robotic communicators, Rainear’s work provides essential insights for designing effective crisis communication strategies in an increasingly automated world.
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