Professor Shuang Liu
Professor
School of Communication and Arts
Affiliate of Centre for Communication and Social Change
Centre for Communication and Social Change
+61 7 334 68242
Researcher biography
Shuang is an internationally recognised intercultural communication expert, specialising in the areas of ageing and immigration, acculturation, identity negotiation, and intercultural relations. Her research examines how older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds build a sense of home as they live and age in a foreign land; how family and community care can be integrated to provide culturally appropriate, accessible and sustainale care for older people; how older people interact with their physical, social, cultural, and digital environments to develop attachment to place; and the consequences of these interactions for well-being. Shuang's work has been published in high-ranking international journals, and two sole authored books: Identity, hybirdity and cultural home (2015; Rowman & Littlefield) and Chinese migrants ageing in a foreign land (2019; Routledge). Her lead-authored textbook, Introducing intercultural communication: Global cultures and contexts, is in its 4th edition, and previous three editions have been adopted in 26 countries across 4 continents, with holdings in libraries of prestigeous institutions including Stanford University, Yale University, University of Oxford, University of Cape Town, and University of Zurich. Shuang is a fellow of the International Academy of Intercultural Research.
Shuang welcomes inquires from prospective Higher Degreee by Research students who are interested in working with her on their theses in any of the related research areas.
Publications
Books
Liu, Shuang, Volcic, Zala and Gallois, Cindy (2023). Introducing intercultural communication: global cultures and contexts. London, United Kingdom: SAGE publications.
Liu, Shuang (2020). Chinese migrants ageing in a foreign land: home beyond culture. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780429266324
Liu, Shuang, Volcic, Zala and Gallois, Cindy (2019). Introducing intercultural communication: global cultures and contexts. 3rd ed. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publishing.
Liu, Shuang (2015). Identity, hybridity and cultural home: Chinese migrants and diaspora in multicultural societies. London: Rowman and Littlefield International.
Liu, Shuang, Volcic, Zala and Gallois, Cindy (2014). Introducing Intercultural Communication: Global Cultures and Contexts. 2nd ed. Los Angeles, CA United States: Sage.
Liu, Shuang, Volcic, Zala and Gallois, Cindy (2011). Introducing intercultural communication: Global cultures and contexts. London, England, U.K.: Sage.
Book Chapters
Liu, Shuang and Gallois, Cindy (2024). Biculturalism and bicultural identity negotiation. The Routledge handbook of cultural discourse studies. (pp. 124-136) Oxford, United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis Group. doi: 10.4324/9781003207245-11
Liu, Shuang (2017). Identity, bicultural and multicultural. The international encyclopedia of intercultural communication. (pp. 1-9) edited by Young Yun Kim. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley and Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118783665.ieicc0034
Liu, Shuang and Simpson Reeves, Laura (2017). Intercultural communication study in Australia. The international encyclopedia of intercultural communication. (pp. 1-9) edited by Young Yun Kim. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley and Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118783665.ieicc0078
Liu, Shuang (2017). Cross-cultural adaptation: an identity approach. Intercultural communication. (pp. 437-455) edited by Ling Chen. Berlin, Germany: De Gruyter Mouton. doi: 10.1515/9781501500060-020
Liu, Shuang (2017). Intergroup communication: Asia/Australasia. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Intergroup Communication. (pp. 1-12) edited by Howard Giles and Jake Harwood. New York, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190228613.013.384
Liu, Shuang and Simpson Reeves, Laura (2016). Migration and Aging. Encyclopedia of Geropsychology. (pp. 1-7) Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-287-080-3_292-1
Liu, Shuang and Gallois, Cindy (2015). Intercultural Relations and Globalization. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intercultural Competence. (pp. 517-521) edited by Janet Marie Bennett. Thousand Oaks, CA United States: Sage.
Hiew, Danika N., Halford, W. Kim and Liu, Shuang (2014). Loving diversity: living in intercultural couple relationships. Contemporary issues in family studies: global perspectives on partnerships, parenting and support in a changing world. (pp. 87-99) edited by Angela Abela and Janet Walker. New York, NY, United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118320990.ch7
劉雙 Liu, Shuang (2011). Theories of health and risk communication. 傳播理論. (pp. 339-374) edited by 陳國明 Guo-Ming Chen. Taipei, Taiwan: Wunan Publishing.
Liu, Shuang (2010). Social surveys and the statistical analysis of data. An introduction to communication and social change. (pp. 39-54) edited by Pradip Thomas and Michael Bromley. Brisbane (UQ): UQP Print on Demand.
Liu, Shuang and Chen, Guo-ming (2009). 中国の合弁企業における対立管理方式の評価. 共生社会の異文化間コミュニケーション: 新しい理解を求めて. (pp. 314-339) edited by ベイツ・ホッファ (Bates L. Hoffer), 本名 信行 (Nobuyuki Honna) and 竹下 裕子 (Yūko Takeshita). Toyko, Japan: Sanshūsha Publishing Company.
Liu, Shuang and Wu, Qiangian (2008). Online media and traditional media. Research on internet media in China. (pp. 157-175) edited by M. Wu, S. Liu, S.H. Xie and X. Long. Beijing, China: China National Defence Industry Press.
Servaes, J. E. J. and Liu, S. (2007). From the centre to the periphery: Multiple paths to social change in communities. Moving Targets: Mapping the Paths Between Communication, Technology and Social Change in Communities. (pp. 1-9) edited by J. E. J. Servaes and S. Liu. Malaysia: Southbound.
Liu, S. (2004). Hierarchy and Chinese organizational communication. Theories and principles of Chinese communication. (pp. 231-244) edited by G.Chen. Taipei: Wunan Publishing Ltd.
劉雙 (2004). 层级结构与华人组织传播. 中华传播理论与原则. (pp. 231-244) edited by 陳國明 [Chen Guo-Ming]. Taipei, Taiwan: Wunan Publishing Ltd.
Liu, S. and Chen, G. (2002). Collaboration over avoidance: Conflict management strategies in state-owned enterprises in China. Chinese Conflict Management and Resolution. (pp. 163-182) edited by G. Ching and R. Ma. Westport, CT, USA: Ablex Publishing.
Journal Articles
Wong, Melissa Ling Lee and Liu, Shuang (2024). The role of online social networking sites in facilitating friendships and adaptation among international students in Malaysia. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 99 101942, 101942. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2024.101942
Zhang, Meng, Matthews, Kelly E. and Liu, Shuang (2023). Engaging students as partners in intercultural partnership practices: a scoping review. Higher Education Research and Development, 42 (7), 1792-1807. doi: 10.1080/07294360.2022.2157800
Tran, Tran Le Nghi, Liu, Shuang, Gallois, Cindy, Haslam, Catherine, Jetten, Jolanda and Dane, Sharon (2022). The diversity of social connectedness experiences among older migrants in Australia. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 89, 208-222. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2022.07.001
Zhang, Meng, Matthews, Kelly and Liu, Shuang (2022). Recognising cultural capital through shared meaning-making in cross-cultural partnership practices. International Journal for Students as Partners, 6 (1), 64-80. doi: 10.15173/ijsap.v6i1.4893
Liu, Shuang and Gallois, Cindy (2021). Home is where the heart is: identity and belonging among older Chinese immigrants in Australia. Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science, 56 (2), 459-471. doi: 10.1007/s12124-021-09664-2
Liu, Shuang, Hong, Yanyan, Gallois, Cindy, Haslam, Catherine, Jetten, Jolanda, Tran, Tran Le Nghi and Dane, Sharon (2021). Contributors to social well-being from the perspective of older migrants in Australia. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 49 (9), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/1369183x.2021.1959305
Gallois, Cindy and Liu, Shuang (2021). Power and the pandemic: a perspective from communication and social psychology. Journal of Multicultural Discourses, 16 (1), 1-7. doi: 10.1080/17447143.2021.1884253
Liu, Shuang and Hong, Yanyan (2020). Negotiating balance of cultures in families of Chinese immigrants in Australia. China Media Research, 16 (4), 20-32.
Simpson Reeves, Laura, Parsell, Cameron and Liu, Shuang (2020). Towards a phenomenology of poverty: defining poverty through the lived experiences of the ‘poor’. Journal of Sociology, 56 (3), 439-454. doi: 10.1177/1440783319851204
Dane, Sharon, Haslam, Catherine, Jetten, Jolanda, Liu, Shuang, Gallois, Cindy and Tran, Tran Le Nghi (2020). The benefits of ethnic activity group participation on older immigrant well-being and host country adjustment. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 77, 119-124. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2020.05.006
Liu, Shuang, Liu, Yan and Wang, Siqin (2020). Constructing a sense of home: older Chinese migrants ageing in a foreign land. Journal of Sociology, 57 (3), 1-16. doi: 10.1177/1440783320927083
Liu, Shuang, Dane, Sharon, Gallois, Cindy, Haslam, Catherine and Nghi Tran, Tran Le (2020). The dynamics of acculturation among older immigrants in Australia. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 51 (6), 424-441. doi: 10.1177/0022022120927461
Haslam, Catherine, Dane, Sharon, Lam, Ben C. P., Jetten, Jolanda, Liu, Shuang, Gallois, Cindy and Tran, Tran Le Nghi (2020). Ageing well in a foreign land: group memberships protect older immigrants' wellbeing through enabling social support and integration. Ageing and Society, 42 (7), 1-23. doi: 10.1017/s0144686x20001695
Liu, Shuang, Maher, Jessica and Sheer, Vivian (2019). Through the eyes of older Chinese immigrants: identity, belonging and home in a foreign land. China Media Research, 15, 39-49.
Jetten, Jolanda, Dane, Sharon, Williams, Elyse, Liu, Shuang, Haslam, Catherine, Gallois, Cindy and McDonald, Vivienne (2018). Ageing well in a foreign land as a process of successful social identity change. International Journal of Qualitative Studies On Health and Well-Being, 13 (1) 1508198, 1508198. doi: 10.1080/17482631.2018.1508198
Sheer, Vivian C., Liu, Shuang and Huang, Lei (2018). Ethical leadership: from Western foundation to Chinese context. Journal of Asian Pacific Communication, 28 (1), 20-40. doi: 10.1075/japc.ooo2.she
Breit, Rhonda, Fitzgerald, Richard, Liu, Shuang and Neal, Regan (2017). How Queensland newspapers reported public sector information reform. Media International Australia, 162 (1), 90-106. doi: 10.1177/1329878X16680655
Hiew, Danika N., Halford, W. Kim, van de Vijver, Fons J.R and Liu, Shuang (2016). Communication and relationship satisfaction in Chinese, Western, and intercultural Chinese-Western couples. Journal of Family Psychology, 30 (2), 193-202. doi: 10.1037/fam0000144
Hiew, Danika N., Halford, W. Kim, van de Vijver, Fons and Liu, Shuang (2015). The Chinese-Western intercultural couple standards scale. Psychological Assessment, 27 (3), 816-826. doi: 10.1037/pas0000090
Hiew, Danika, Halford, Kim, van de Vijver, Fons and Liu, Shuang (2015). Relationship standards and satisfaction in Chinese, Western, and intercultural Chinese-Western couples in Australia. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 46 (5), 684-701. doi: 10.1177/0022022115579936
Liu, Shuang (2015). Introduction. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 46, 1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2015.03.017
Liu, Shuang (2015). Searching for a sense of place: identity negotiation of Chinese immigrants. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 46, 26-35. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2015.03.020
Liu, Shuang and Gallois, Cindy (2014). Integrating intercultural communication and cross-cultural psychology: theoretical and pedagogical implications. Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, 2 (1), 1-20. doi: 10.9707/2307-0919.1129
Liu, Shuang (2014). Becoming intercultural: exposure to foreign cultures and intercultural competence. China Media Research, 10 (3), 7-14.
Tan, Su-Ann and Liu, Shuang (2014). Ethnic visibility and preferred acculturation orientations of international students. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 39 (1), 183-187. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2013.08.011
Teh, Jen Lee, King, David, Watson, Bernadette and Liu, Shuang (2014). Self-stigma, anticipated stigma, and help-seeking communication in people with mental illness. PORTAL Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies, 11 (1), 1-18. doi: 10.5130/portal.v11i1.3295
Liu, Shuang, Smith, Joanne R. and Gallois, Cindy (2013). Chinese consumers' intentions to purchase foreign products and advertising in China. China Media Research, 9 (3), 33-41.
Liu, Shuang and Breit, Rhonda (2013). Empowering and engaging students in learning research methods. Educational Research and Perspectives, 40, 150-168.
Liu, Shuang (2012). Rethinking intercultural competence: global and local nexus. Journal of Multicultural Discourses, 7 (3), 269-275. doi: 10.1080/17447143.2012.693085
Liu, Shuang, Liesch, Peter W., Smith, Joanne R., Ren, Yi and Gallois, Cindy (2012). Communicating through networks: Chinese business people's views on engaging in business with foreign firms. China Media Research, 8 (1), 86-94.
Liu, Shuang and Dall'Alba, Gloria (2012). Learning intercultural communication through group work oriented to the world beyond the classroom. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 37 (1), 19-32. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2010.494233
Liu, Shuang (2011). Hierarchy (Dengji): A pyramid of interconnected relationships. China Media Research, 7 (4), 77-84.
Liu, Shuang, Smith, Joanne. R., Liesch, Peter. W., Gallois, Cindy, Ren, Yi and Daly, Stephanie (2011). Through the lenses of culture: Chinese consumers' intentions to purchase imported products. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 42 (7), 1237-1250. doi: 10.1177/0022022110383315
Liu, Shuang (2011). Acting Australians and being Chinese: Integration of ethnic Chinese business people. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 35 (4), 406-415. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2010.04.004
Brockhall, Ferdinand J. and Liu, Shuang (2011). Performing new Australians: Identity (re)construction of long-term Greek and Cypriot immigrants in Australia. China Media Research, 7 (1), 16-24.
Smith, J. R., Liu, Shuang, Liesch, P., Gallois, C., Yi, R. and Daly, S. (2010). The role of behavioral, normative, and control beliefs in the consumption of Australian products and services by Chinese consumers. Australasian Marketing Journal, 18 (4), 206-213. doi: 10.1016/j.ausmj.2010.07.001
Liu, Shuang and Chen, Guo-Ming (2010). Communicating health: People, culture and context. China Media Research, 6 (4), 1-2.
Liu, Shuang and Louw, Paul E. (2009). Cultural translation and identity performance: A case study of Chinese business people in Australia. China Media Research, 5 (1), 1-9.
Liu, S. (2007). Living with others: Mapping the routes to acculturation in a multicultural society. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 31 (6), 761-778. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2007.08.003
Liu, S. and Louw, P. E. (2007). An examination of the factors influencing ethnic identification and acculturation of chinese diasporas in Australia. China Media Research, 3 (3), 61-69.
Liu, Shuang (2006). Chinese social location and ethnic newspaper exposure. Australian Journalism Review, 28 (2), 79-93.
Liu, S., Chen, G. and Liu, Q. (2006). Through the lenses of organizational culture: A comparison of state-owned enterprises and joint ventures in China. China Media Research, 2 (2), 15-24.
Liu, S. and Wu, (2006). An examination of the relationship between social locations of Chinese immigrants and their ethnic newspaper dependency. Journal of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 8, 227-231.
Liu, S. (2006). An examination of the effects of print media exposure and contact on subjective social reality and acculturation attitudes. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 30 (3), 365-382. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2005.08.007
Liu, Shuang (2005). Theorising practice, practicing theory. Australian Journalism Review, 27 (2), 258-259.
Liu, S. and Chen, G. (2005). Newspaper coverage of Chinese and group perception of Chinese immigrants. Australian Journalism Review, 27 (2), 135-149.
Liu, Shuang (2004). Social Categorisation of Chinese Ethnic Groups and Its Influence on Intergroup Relations in Australia. Australian Journalism Review, 26 (1), 69-82.
Liu, Shuang (2003). Cultures within culture: Unity and diversity of two generations of employees in state-owned enterprises. Human Relations, 56 (4), 387-417. doi: 10.1177/0018726703056004001
Conference Papers
Breit, Rhonda, Fitzgerald, Richard, Liu, Shuang and Neal, Regan (2012). Changes in media reporting after RTI laws in Queensland. CPRafrica 2012/CPRsouth7 Conference, Port Louis, Mauritius, 5 - 7 September 2012. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Communications Policy Research South (CPRsouth).
Liu, Shuang, Liesch, Peter W., Smith, Joanne R., Gallois, Cynthia, Yi, Ren and Daly, Stephanie (2009). Through the lenses of culture: Impact of collectivism orientation on Chinese consumers' intention to purchase Australian products and services. Knowledge Development and Exchange in International Business Networks, San Diego, CA, USA, 27-30 June 2009. Academy of International Business Website: Academy of International Business.
Smith, Joanne, Liu, Shuang, Liesch, P. W., Gallois, Cynthia, Ren, Yi and Daly, Stephanie (2009). Through the eyes of Chinese: The theory of planned behaviour and Chinese consumer behaviour in relation to Australian products and services. Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference 2009: Sustainable Management and Marketing, Melbourne, Australia, 30 November - 2 December 2009. Melbourne Australia: Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC).
Liu, Shuang (2009). Acting Australian but being Chinese: Integration of Chinese ethnic businesspeople in Australia. World Peace Through Intercultural Understanding, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, 15-19 August 2009. University of Hawaii, USA: International Academy of Intercultural Research.
Liu, Shuang and Louw, Eric (2008). Cultural Translation & Identity Performance: The Case of Chinese Business People in Australia. 2008 ANZCA Conference: Power and Place, Wellington NZ, 9-12 July 2008.
Liu, Shuang (2008). Attitudes towards cultural diversity and their impact on intergroup relations. The 11th International Conference on Australian Studies in China, Beijing, China, Oct. 31- Nov. 2, 2008.
Liu, S. (2007). Living with others: Mapping the routes to acculturation in a multicultural society. Annual Convention of International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies, Harbin, P.R. China, 22-24 June 2007. Harbin, P.R. China: IAICS.
Liu, S. and Wu, M. (2006). An examination of the relationship between social locations of Chinese immigrants and their ethnic newspaper dependency. 56th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association: Networking Communication Research, Dresden, Germany, 19-23 June 2006. Washington DC, United States of America: International Communication Association.
Liu, S. and Louw, P. E. (2006). An examination of the factors that influence identification and acculturation. 56th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association: Networking Communication Research, Dresden, Germany, 19-23 June 2006. Washington, DC, United States: International Communication Association.
Liu, S., Chen, G. and Liu, Q. (2005). Through the lenses of organizational culture: a comparative study of state-owned enterprises and joint ventures in China. Modernization, Globalization and Cross-cultural Communication, Taipei, Taiwan, 6-8 July 2005. Taipei: International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies.
Liu, S. (2004). An examination of the Social categorization of Chinese ethnic groups and its influence on intergroup relations in Australia. 54th Annual Conference of the ICA, SHeraton Hotel, New Orleans, 27 to 31 May 2004. online from New Orleans: International Communication Association.
Liu, S. (2004). Enacting organizational hierarchies through communication. Chinese Communication Forum (CCC2003), Swan Hotel, Shanghai, 4 to 6 January 2004. Shanghai: Chinese Communication Association (CCA).
Lawrence, S. A., Shulman, A. D., Liu, S., Chattopadhyay, P. and George, E. (2004). The graying of R&D workgroups: The effects of age diversity on developing publicly usable knowledge. The Academy of Management 64th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 6-11 August, 2004. Rowan University, Glassboro, N.J.: Academy of Management.
Liu, S. (2001). Cultures within culture: Unity and diversity of two generations of employees in state-owned enterprises. Communication and Cultural (Ex)change, Hong Kong Baptist University,Hong Kong, July 24-28 2001. Hong Kong: David C. Lam Institute for East West Studies, HK.
Department Technical Report
Breit, Rhonda, Fitzgerald Richard, Liu, Shuang and Neal, Regan (2011). Changes in media reporting after right to information laws in Queensland. Research report, 1. School of Journalism and Communication, Office of the Information Commissioner, Queensland.
Research Reports
Liu, S., Pachana, N. A., Bhar, S., Lee, K. and Geronimo, M. A. (2024). Integrating community and family aged care: Report of Study 2: voices of family carers from diverse cultural backgrounds. Integrating Community and Family Aged Care for Diverse Australians Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/cf2fdce
Liu, S., Pachana, N. A., Bhar, S., Lam, J., Lee, K. and Geronimo, M. A. (2023). Integrating community and family aged care for diverse Australians: Report of Study 1: voices of older people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Integrating community and family aged care for diverse Australians Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/8d96412