Jacob Groshek

Boston University

Papers

1

Total Citations

10

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About

Jacob Groshek is a leading scholar at the intersection of political communication, digital media, and artificial intelligence. His research explores how emerging technologies—from social media algorithms to interactive voice response systems—shape human agency, political engagement, and democratic processes. In a notable study, Groshek examined how individuals navigate and assert personal power when dealing with automated customer service interfaces, revealing critical insights into human-robot interaction and user autonomy. With over 10 citations on this work alone, his broader portfolio has garnered significant attention for its rigorous, mixed-methods approach to understanding media effects in the digital age. Groshek’s contributions extend to foundational research on social media’s role in political polarization and collective action, where his empirical studies have informed debates on technology’s impact on democracy. His work is widely cited across communication, political science, and human-computer interaction fields, reflecting its interdisciplinary reach. A dedicated mentor and methodologist, Groshek continues to shape how scholars and students critically evaluate the promises and pitfalls of our increasingly automated information environment.

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H-Index
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Papers
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Total Citations
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Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Personal Power and Agency When Dealing with Interactive Voice Response Systems and Alternative Modalities
10 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Boston University

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