Chen-Shuo Hong

I am a sociologist who investigates phenomena at the intersection of social network dynamics, social determinants of health, and inequality. My particular area of interest lies in understanding how relational processes (such as social connections or social capital) shape individual and population health outcomes. I am also interested in studying the interplay between culture and network structure to analyze the intergroup ties that contribute to the creation of inequality. I frequently use cutting-edge quantitative and computational methods to explore these questions.

Education

• 2024 Ph.D. In Sociology, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
• 2021 M.A. In Sociology, University of Massachusetts – Amherst                    
• 2013 M.A. In Sociology, National Taiwan University                                                              
• 2012 Certificate of Completion, Biological Statistics Program, National Taiwan University
• 2010 B.S. In Public Health, National Taiwan University

Employment

• 2017-2019 Assistant Manager, Deloitte Consulting Data Analytics (Taiwan)

• Hong, Chen-Shuo. 2024. “Fake News Virality: Relational Niches and the Diffusion of COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation.” Social Science Research 120:103004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssresearch.2024.103004.
• Pachucki, Mark C., Chen-Shuo Hong, A. James O’Malley, Douglas E. Levy, and Anne N. Thorndike. 2024. “Network Spillover Effects Associated with the ChooseWell 365 Workplace Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Healthy Food Choices.” Social Science & Medicine 355:117033. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117033.