Dr Shuang Liu
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Background:
Shuang Liu had worked in universities in China, the USA and Hong Kong before joining UQ in 2000. Having lived and worked in different cultures, she has a profound interest in how culture influences people’s thinking, doing and being. Shuang has a track record of publications in the area of cross-cultural adaptation of immigrants and intercultural relations in multicultural societies (using both qualitative and quantitative research methods). Her research advances understanding of the dynamic nature of cultural identity and identification, particularly of people who live away from their heritage culture or who live in a multicultural environment.
Shuang Liu teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, in the area of identity, culture and communication and research methods. She has a track record of supervising PhD students and currently she is the supervisor of four PhD students. Shuang serves as a board member of International Academy of Intercultural Research, an association for intercultural researchers across the world. She also serves on the Editorial Board of International Journal of Intercultural Relations, a leading journal in intercultural research, first launched in 1977.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Communication (Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, 1999)
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (The University of Queensland, Australia, 2007)
- MA in Linguistics (Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China, 1986)
- BA in English Language and Literature (Heilongjiang University, China, 1982)
Research Interests:
- The influence of culture on communication behaviour
- Intercultural communication competence
- Cross-cultural adaptation and identity negotiation
- Media portrayal of minority groups and media effect on intergroup relations
Interested in studying for your PhD or MPhil?
Dr Liu is currently taking expressions of interest from potential RHD candidates. Contact her here to register your interest.
Methodological Expertise
- Mixed methods design and application
- Survey design and quantitative data analysis
- Content analysis
Research Higher Degree Supervision
Current RHD Supervisions
- Aini Maznina, title of thesis: Ethnic Diversity, Communication and Effectiveness in Academic Groups in Malaysia: Individual members’ Perceptions and Experiences (submitted). Primary Supervisor: Dr Shuang Liu; Associate Supervisor: Professor Michael Bromley
- Su-Ann Tan, thesis title: The International Student Experience: Expectation Violation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation. Primary Supervisor: Dr Shuang Liu; Associate Supervisor: Professor Jolanda Jetten
- Margaret Morrison, thesis title: The Impacts of Computer-Mediated Communication Technology on Communication Effectiveness in the Australian Public Service Primary Supervisor: Dr Shuang Liu; Associate Supervisor: A/Professor David Rooney
- Danika Hiew, thesis title: Loving Diversity: Promoting Successful Intercultural Couple Relationships. Primary Supervisor: Professor Kim Halford; Associate Supervisor: Dr Shuang Liu
Completed RHD Supervisions
- Ferdinand Brockhall, title of thesis: Transnationalism and Changing Perception of Migrancy: A Case Study of Greek and Cypriot Immigrants in Australia. Primary Supervisor: A/Professor David Ip; Associate Supervisor: Dr Shuang Liu
Editorial board membership
- Consulting editor (2012-2014), International Journal of Intercultural Relations
- Guest Editor (2010), China Media Research (2010, Issue 4)
Professional affiliations
2011- present: Board member of International Academy of Intercultural Research
2011-present: Committee member, Australian Studies in China, Australia China Council
1998 –present: Member, International Communication Association
Selected Publications:
Hiew, D., Halford, K., & Liu, S. (in press). Loving diversity: Living in intercultural couple relationshios. In A. Abela & J. Walker (Eds.), Contemporary issues in family studies: Global perspectives on partnerships, parenting and support in a changing world. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
Liu, S., & Dall’Alba (2012). Learning intercultural communication through group work oriented to the world beyond the classroom. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 37(1), 19-32.
Liu, S., Volcic, Z., & Gallois, C. (2011). Introducing intercultural communication: Global cultures and contexts. London: Sage.
Liu, S. (2011). Acting Australians and being Chinese: Integration of ethnic Chinese business people. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 35, 406-415.
Liu, S. (2011). Hierarchy (Dengji): A pyramid of interconnected relationships. China Media Research, 7(4), 77-84.
Liu, S., Smith, J., Liesch, P., Gallois, C., Ren, Y. & Daly, S. (2011). Through the lenses of culture: Chinese consumers’ intentions to purchase imported products. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 42(7), 1237-1250.
Brockhall, F., & Liu, S. (2011). Performing new Australians: Identity (re)construction of long-term Greek and Cypriot immigrants in Australia. China Media Research, 7(1), 16-24.
Liu, S. (2011). Theories of health and risk communication in China. In G. M. Chen et al (Ed.), Theories of Communication (pp. 339-374). Taipei: WuNan.
Smith, J., Liu, S., Liesch, P., Gallois, C., Ren, Y., & Daly, S. (2010). The role of behavioural, normative, and control beliefs in the consumption of Australian products and services by Chinese consumers. Australasian Marketing Journal, 18(4), 206-213.
Liu, S. & Louw, E. (2009). Cultural translation and identity performance of Chinese business people in Australia. China Media Research, 5(1), 1-9.
Liu, S., & Chen, G. M. (2009). Assessing Chinese conflict management styles in joint ventures in China. In . Honna & Y. Takshita (Eds.), Intercultural communication beyond the cannon (pp. 314-339). Tokyo: Sanshusha Publishing Company.
Wu, M., Liu, S., Xie, H., & Long, S. (2008). Wang luo mei jie yan jiu [Research on internet media in China]. Beijing: China National Defence Industry Press.
Liu, S. (2007). Living with others: Mapping the routes of acculturation in a multicultural society. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 31, 761-778.
Liu, S., & Louw, E. (2007). An examination of the factors influencing identification and acculturation. China Media Research, 3(3), 61-69.
Liu, S. (2006). An examination of the effects of print media exposure and contact on the subjective social reality and acculturation attitudes. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 30, 365-382.
Liu, S. (2006). Chinese social locations and ethnic newspaper exposure. Australian Journalism Review, 28(2), 79-93.
Liu, S., & Chen, G. M. (2005). Newspaper coverage of Chinese and group perception of Chinese immigrants. Australian Journalism Review, 27(2), 135-149.
Liu, S. (2004). Social categorisation of Chinese ethnic groups and its influence on intergroup relations in Australia. Australian Journalism Review, 26(1), 69-82.
Liu, S. (2004). Organizational hierarchy and Chinese organizational communication. In G. M. Chen (Ed.), Theories and principles of Chinese communication (pp. 231-244). Taipei: WuNan.
Liu, S. (2003). Cultures within culture: Unity and diversity of two generations of employees in state-owned enterprises. Human Relations, 56(4), 387-417.
Liu, S., & Chen, G. (2002). Collaboration over avoidance: Conflict management strategies in state-owned enterprises. In G. M. Chen & R. Ma (Eds.), Chinese conflict management and resolution (pp. 163-182). Westport, CT: Greenword/Ablex.
Selected Presentations
Liu, S., & Breit, R. (2011, Nov.). Empowering and engaging postgraduate students in learning research methods. Paper presented at Journalism Education Association of Australia Conference, 28-30 Nov, Adelaide.
Liu, S. Liesch, P., Gallois, C., Smith, J., Ren, Y., & Daly, S. (2010, Oct.). Through the eyes of Chinese business people: Attitudes toward engaging in business with Australian firms. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference of Australian Studies in China, 30 Oct.-2 Nov., 2010, Shanghai.
Liu, S. (2009, Aug.). Acting Australian but Being Chinese: Integration of Chinese Ethnic Businesspeople in Australia. Paper presented at International Academy of Intercultural Research conference, Hawaii.
Liu, S., Liesch, P, Smith, J., Gallois, C., Ren, Y,, & Daly, S. (2009, June). Through the Lenses of Culture: Impact of Collectivist Orientation on Chinese Consumers’ Intention to Purchase Australian Products and Services. Paper presented at Academy of International Business, San Diego.
Liu, S. (2008, Oct.). Attitudes towards Cultural Diversity and Their Impact on Intergroup Relations. Paper presented at the 11th Australian Studies Conference. Australian Studies Centre, Beijing.
Liu, S. (2008, Aug). Cognitive Mapping of Cultural Identities with Social Contexts: A Case of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Australia. Paper presented at the annual conference of Academy of Management, Anaheim.
Liu, S. (2008, July). Cultural translation and identity construction. Paper presented at Australia New Zealand Communication Association annual convention, Wellington.
Liu, S. (2007, June). Mapping the Routes to Acculturation in a Multicultural Society. Paper presented at the annual conference of International Association of Intercultural Communication Studies, 22-24 June, 2007, Harbin, China.
Liu, S. (2006, Oct.). Strengthening the Rigor of Scientific Research in Communication for Development. Invited presentation at World Congress of Communication for Development sponsored by World Bank and FAO, Rome.
Liu, S., & Wu, M. (2006, June). An examination of the Relationship between Social Locations of Overseas Chinese and Their Ethnic Newspaper Dependency. Paper presented at 56th annual convention of International Communication Association. Dresden, Germany.
Liu, S., Chen, G. M., & Liu, Q. (2005, July). Through the Lenses of Culture: A Comparative Study of Organizational Cultural Practices in State-owned Enterprises and Joint Ventures. Paper presented at the 11th Annual Convention of International Association of Intercultural Communication Studies, Taipei.
Liu, S. (2004, May). An Examination of the Social Categorization of Chinese Ethnic Groups and Its Influence on Intergroup Relations in Australia. Paper presented at the 54th Convention of International Communication Association, New Orleans.
Liu, S. (2001, July). Unity and Diversity of Two Generations of Employees in State-owned Enterprises in China. 8th International Conference of Cross-cultural Communication, Hong Kong.
Research Grants
2007-2010: ARC Linkage Grant; Australian Research Council. Project title: “Through the eyes of Chinese: Attitudes to and opinions of Australia and their influence in Sino-Australian business exchange” Investigators: S. Liu, J. Smith, Y. Ren, C. Gallois, P. Liesch & S. Daly
2006-2008: Research Grant for Social Sciences, Sichuan Provincial Education Commission, China Project title: “Research on internet media in China” Investigators: M. Wu and S. Liu
2006: Firstlink Grant, UQ, Project title: “Through the eyes of foreigners: Chinese attitudes toward Australia and their influence on Sino-Australian businesses Investigators: S. Liu, Y. Ren & C. Gallois
2005: Early Career Researcher Grant, UQ. Project title: Living with the outgroup: Identity negotiation and acculturation orientation of Chinese immigrants in Australia. Investigator: S. Liu
2004: International Travel Grant, UQ. Project title: Improving organizational effectiveness through organizational culture. Investigator: S. Liu
Awards
2002: Heilongjiang Provincial Award for Outstanding Research Output in Social Sciences Teaching Awards
2006-2011: Dean’s Scholars’ nomination as one of the Faculty’s best teachers
2000: Teaching Award, Heilongjiang University, China
