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Dr Diyako Rahmani PhD

Senior Lecturer

Doctoral Supervisor
Massey Business School - Deputy PVC's Office

Dr. Diyako Rahmani is a senior lecturer (Assistant Professor) of communication. He received his Ph.D. in intercultural communication from the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland. Diyako teaches courses in intercultural and interpersonal communication, communication competence, and media studies. His research is mainly focused on self-disclosure and compliance with privacy regulations in online communication. Due to his ethnic background, Kurdish studies is also another area of his research. 

Diyako is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), which assures personal development and professional practice in higher education teaching and learning.

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: (09)2136255
    Location: 28.B, QB3
    Campus: Albany

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Jyvaskyla (2017)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Prizes and Awards

  • Top 5-Paper - Peace and Conflict Communication Division of the National Communication Association (2016)
  • Top 5-Paper - Communication Apprehension and Competence Division of the National Communication Association (2016)
  • Top 4-Paper - Instructional Division of the International Communication Association (2016)
  • Park Presentation Award - Word Communication Association (2019)
  • Park Presentation Award - World Communication Organization (2021)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Privacy in online communication
Kurdish Studies

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Design – for Commerce, Community and Culture

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Communication and Media Studies (200100): Communication Technology and Digital Media Studies (200102): Languages, Communication And Culture (200000): Organisational, Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication (200105)

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 0 2

Research Outputs

Journal

Rahmani, D. (2023). Editorial Welcome for Volume 53-54. Journal of Intercultural Communication Research. 52(6), 666-668
[Journal article]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., & Zeng, C. (2023). Editorial: The impact of COVID-19 on workplace practices: challenges, changes, and future directions. Frontiers in Communication. 8
[Journal article]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., Zeng, C., Chen, M., Fletcher, P., & Goke, R. (2023). Investigating the effects of online communication apprehension and digital technology anxiety on organizational dissent in virtual teams. Computers in Human Behavior. 144
[Journal article]Authored by: Fletcher, P., Rahmani, D.
Zeng, C., Rahmani, D., & Okafor, B. (2022). An Investigation of the Mediating Role of Organizational Trust in the Relationship between Work Rumination and Organizational Dissent. Communication Studies. 73(4), 441-457
[Journal article]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., Zeng, C., Goodarzi, AM., & Vahid, F. (2021). Organizational compliance during COVID-19: Investigating the effects of anxiety, productivity, and individual risk factors among iranian healthcare employees. Frontiers in Communication. 6
[Journal article]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Nguyen, T., & Rahmani, D. (2020). Prejudice Toward Asian Americans in the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Effects of Social Media Use in the United States. Frontiers in Communication. 5
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, S., Nguyen, T., & Rahmani, D. (2020). Prejudice Toward Asian Americans in the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Effects of Social Media Use in the United States. Frontiers in Communication. 5, Retrieved from https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2020.00039/full
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Vahid, F., Hekmatdoost, A., Mirmajidi, S., Doaei, S., Rahmani, D., & Faghfoori, Z. (2019). Association Between Index of Nutritional Quality and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: The Role of Vitamin D and B Group. American Journal of the Medical Sciences. 358(3), 212-218
[Journal article]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Kelly, S., Rahmani, D., Jackson, K., Galy-Badenas, F., Lando, A., . . . Orunbekov, B. (2019). A multi-national validity analysis of the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24). Annals of the International Communication Association. 43(3), 193-209
[Journal article]Authored by: Condon, S., Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Sadeghi, M., Vahid, F., Rahmani, D., Akbari, ME., & Davoodi, SH. (2019). The Association between Dietary Patterns and Breast Cancer Pathobiological Factors Progesterone Receptor (PR) and Estrogen Receptors (ER): New Findings from Iranian Case-Control Study. Nutrition and Cancer. 71(8), 1290-1298
[Journal article]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Vahid, F., Shivappa, N., Hekmatdoost, A., Hebert, JR., Poustchi, H., Shamsipour, A., . . . Rahmani, D. (2018). Association of Pro-inflammatory Dietary Intake and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Findings from Iranian case-control study. International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. 88(3-4), 144-150
[Journal article]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Kelly, S., Rahmani, D., Burkey, M., Subanaliev, T., Galy-Badenas, F., . . . Jackson, K. (2020). A multi-national validity analysis of the self-perceived communication competence scale. Journal of International and Intercultural Communication. 13(1), 1-12
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Ngwayuh, EN., Rahmani, D., & Zeng, C. (2019). Social desirability bias among prejudice instruments: An integrated threat. Journal of Intercultural Communication. 2019(50)
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Zeng, C., Tang, Y., Rahmani, D., Croucher, S., & Gilbert, LK. (2018). The sculpture of tick-borne disease media coverage in the United States and China. Journal of Intercultural Communication. (48) Retrieved from https://immi.se/oldwebsite/nr48/zeng.html
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Kelly, S., Condon, SM., Campbell, E., Galy-Badenas, F., Rahmani, D., . . . Nshom, E. (2018). A longitudinal analysis of the relationship between cultural adaptation and argumentativeness. International Journal of Conflict Management. 29(1), 91-108
[Journal article]Authored by: Condon, S., Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Zeng, C., Rahmani, D., & Cui, X. (2018). The relationship between organizational dissent and workplace freedom of speech: A cross-cultural analysis in Singapore. Journal of Management and Organization. 24(6), 776-792
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., & Croucher, SM. (2017). Minority groups and communication apprehension: An investigation of Kurdistan. Journal of Intercultural Communication. 2017(43)
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, S., Rahmani, D., Sakkinen, K., & Hample, D. (2016). Communication apprehension, self-perceived communication competence, and willingness to communication in Singapore. Journal of Intercultural Communication. 2016(40)
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., & Rahmani, D. (2015). How Facebook helps (or doesn’t help) newcomers adapt. Communication Currents. 10 Retrieved from https://www.natcom.org/communication-currents/how-facebook-helps-or-doesn%E2%80%99t-help-newcomers-adapt
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Sommier, M., & Rahmani, D. (2015). Intercultural communication: Where we’ve been, where we’re going, issues we face. Communication Research and Practice. 1(1), 71-87
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Sommier, M., Rahmani, D., & Appenrodt, J. (2015). A cross-cultural analysis of communication apprehension: A comparison of three European nations. Journal of Intercultural Communication. (38), 12-11 Retrieved from https://www.immi.se/intercultural/
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., & Rahmani, D. (2015). A Longitudinal Test of the Effects of Facebook on Cultural Adaptation. Journal of International and Intercultural Communication. 8(4), 330-345
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.

Book

Croucher, S., Rahmani, D., Galy-Badenas, F., Zeng, C., Albuquerque, A., Attarieh, M., . . . Nshom, E. (2021). Exploring the Relationship Between Teacher Confirmation and Student Motivation: The United States and Finland. In Intercultural Competence Past, Present and Future. (pp. 101 - 120). : Springer
[Chapter]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D. (2019). Kurdish media and Kurdistan Regional Government emigration policy: The refugee crisis of 2015. In SM. Croucher, JR. Caetano, & EA. Campbell (Eds.) The Routledge Companion to Migration, Communication, and Politics. (pp. 202 - 217). Milton Park, United Kingdom: Routledge
[Chapter]Authored by: Rahmani, D.Edited by: Croucher, S.
Rahmani, D. (2018). Kurdish media and Kurdistan regional government emigration policy: The refugee crisis of 2015. In The Routledge Companion to Migration, Communication, and Politics. (pp. 202 - 217).
[Chapter]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., & Zeng, C. (2017). INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND HEALTH. In Global Perspectives on Intercultural Communication. (pp. 315 - 351).
[Chapter]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Zeng, C., Rahmani, D., & Sommier, M. (2017). Religion, culture, and communication. In J. Nussbaum (Ed.) Oxford research encyclopedia of communication. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D. (2017). Intergroup conflict, WTC and CA: An analysis of minority and majority groups. In B. Lewandowska-Tomaszczyk, P. Wilson, & SM. Croucher (Eds.) Approaches to conflict: Theoretical, interpersonal, and discursive dynamics. (pp. 175 - 192). : Rowman & Littlefield
[Chapter]Authored by: Rahmani, D.Edited by: Croucher, S.
Rahmani, D., & Zeng, C. (2017). Intercultural communication and health. In SM. Croucher (Ed.) Global perspectives on intercultural communication. (pp. 315 - 352). : Routledge
[Chapter]Authored by: Rahmani, D.Edited by: Croucher, S.
Rahmani, D. (2017). Apprehension and Anxiety in Communication. In . Howie Giles, & . Jake Harwood (Eds.) Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Communication. : Oxford University Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Rahmani, D., & Sommier, M. (2015). Intercultural communication. In Understanding Communication Theory: A Beginner's Guide. (pp. 114 - 147).
[Chapter]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Rahmani, D., & Sommier, M. (2015). Intercultural communication. In SM. Croucher (Ed.) Understanding communication theory: A practical approach. (pp. 114 - 147).
[Chapter]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.Edited by: Croucher, S.

Conference

Fletcher, P., Hess, A., Holdershaw, J., & Rahmani, D. (2023). Increasing Public Trust in the Age of Disinformation. , ANZMAC
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Fletcher, P., Hess, A., Holdershaw, J., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D.The effect of technical skills, anxiety and conflict management styles on smartphone users’ non-compliance intention with online security regulations: An affordance approach. . Paris, France
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Fletcher, P., & Rahmani, D.Splinternet: hybrid warfare in a deep fake and social media world. . Massey University
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Fletcher, P., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D. (2021, July). Communicating about Work and Work-Life Balance During COVID-19. Presented at the virtual Biennial World Communication Association Conference. Virtual.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D.Construct validity in communication studies: An investigation of the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24). . Virtual
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., Zeng, C., Chen, H., & Goke, R.A structural examination of online communication apprehension, digital utility anxiety and virtual organizational dissent.. . Gold Coast, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Zeng, C., Okafor, B., & Rahmani, D.(2020, November). Rumination and dissent in organizations.. .
[Conference]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Croucher, S., & Rahmani, D.(2019, May). Social desirability bias among prejudice scales: An integrated threat analysis. . Retreived from https://convention2.allacademic.com/one/ica/ica17/index.php?click_key=1&obf_var=6966588&PHPSESSID=bttuaab5g7boikf9me5oj3k9g6
[Conference]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., & Moazami-Goodarzi, A.Investigating the relationship between online communication apprehension and information security systems compliance.. . Tilburg, the Netherlands
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Croucher, S., Kelly, S., Rahmani, D., Subanaliev, T., Jackson, K., Galy-Badenas, F., . . . Orunbekov, B.A multi-national validity analysis of the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24).. . Baltimore, MD
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Condon, S., Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., & Moazami-Goodarzi, A.(2019, July). A descriptive model of online communication apprehension. .
[Conference]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Croucher, S., Rahmani, D., Galy-Badenas, F., Zeng, C., Albuquerque, A., Attarieh, M., . . . Nshom, E.(2018, May). Exploring the relationship among teacher confirmation, student motivation, and student emotional interest: The United States and Finland. .
[Conference]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., & Sheyholislami, J.Socio-political changes and naming practices of Kurds in Iran during the 20th century. . Prague
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Rahmani, D., Galy-Badenas, F., Zeng, C., Albuquerque, A., Attarieh, M., . . . Nshom, E.Exploring the relationship among teacher confirmation, student motivation, and student emotional interest: The United States and Finland. . Prague
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Zeng, C., Tang, Y., Rahmani, D., Croucher, SM., & Gilbert, LK.(2018). The sculpture of tick-borne disease media coverage in the united states and china. Paper presented at the meeting of Journal of Intercultural Communication
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Zeng, C., Tang, Y., Rahmani, D., Croucher, S., & Gilbert, L.(2017, November). The sculpture of tick-borne disease media coverage in the United States and China. . Retreived from https://www.natcom.org/nca-103rd-annual-convention-our-legacy-our-relevance
[Conference]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, S., & Rahmani, D.(2017, November). A longitudinal analysis of communication traits between immigrants and non-immigrants. . Retreived from https://www.natcom.org/nca-103rd-annual-convention-our-legacy-our-relevance
[Conference]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, S., Condon, S., Campbell, E., Galy-Badenas, F., Rahmani, D., Nshom, E., . . . Zeng, C.(2017, May). A longitudinal analysis of the relationship between adaptation and argumentativeness: A curvilinear relationship. . Retreived from https://convention2.allacademic.com/one/ica/ica17/index.php?click_key=1&obf_var=6966588&PHPSESSID=bttuaab5g7boikf9me5oj3k9g6
[Conference]Authored by: Condon, S., Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Condon, SM., Campbell, E., Galy-Badenas, F., Rahmani, D., Nshom, E., . . . Zeng, C.A Longitudinal Analysis of the Relationship between Adaptation and Argumentativeness: A Curvilinear Relationship. . San Diego, CA.
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Condon, S., Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Nshom, E., Zeng, C., & Rahmani, D.Social Desirability Bias among Prejudice Scales: An Integrated Threat Theory Analysis.. . San Diego, CA
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D.Politics of Kurdish Migration. . Middlesex University, London, UK
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., & Sheyholislami,, J.I will change my name, if you prove me wrong. . Exeter University, Exeter, UK
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., & Rahmani, D.A Longitudinal Analysis of Communication Traits between Immigrants and Non-Immigrants.. . Dallas, TX
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., Attarieh,, M., Croucher, SM., Letule, N., & Nshom, E.Student-teacher interaction in the United States and Finland: A cross-cultural analysis of emotional interest, motivation, and teacher confirmation. . Fukuoka, Japan
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., & Croucher, SM.Socioeconomic Status of the Minority Groups and Communication Apprehension: An investigation of Kurdistan.. . Fukuoka, Japan
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Pirttinen, H., Garg, K., Rantapirkola, T., Valonen, R., Zeng, C., Rahmani, D., . . . Gilbert, L.TICK-TAG: Revolutionizing tick-borne disease diagnostics. . Helsinki, Finland
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Rahmani, D., Zeng, C., & Galy-Badenas, F.Changes in conflict over time: A longitudinal examination of conflict style approaches.. . Philadelphia, PA
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D.Intergroup conflict, WTC and CA: An analysis of minority and majority groups.. . Philadelphia, PA
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Rahmani, D., Hample, D., & Säkkinen, K.Communication apprehension, self-perceived communication competence, and willingness to communicate in Singapore. . Lodz, Poland
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., & Rahmani, D.Portugal according to the Nordics.. . Lisbon, Portugal
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Rahmani, D., & Croucher, SM.Communication Apprehension in Kurdistan: An Exploratory Analysis. . Lisbon, Portugal
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Rahmani, D., & Zeng, C.Examining the relationship between organizational dissent and humor orientation. . Las Vegas, NV
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.
Croucher, SM., Zeng, C., Rahmani, D., & Cui, X.The influence of communication traits on organizational dissent and the perception of workplace freedom of speech: A cross-cultural analysis in Singapore. . Chicago, IL
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Rahmani, D.

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 2 2

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Tommy Yotes - Doctor of Philosophy
    Prejudice toward Chinese Indonesians and the Xinyimin in Indonesia: An integrated threat approach and co-cultural communicative investigation
  • Nazanin Kordestanighalehnoei - Doctor of Philosophy
    Developing Decision Support System (DSS) for DFMA enhancement through the integration of BIM and off-site construction in New Zealand

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Thao Nguyen - Doctor of Philosophy
    Integrated threat theory: Exploring prejudice toward the "Other” during the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2022 - Hui Chen - Doctor of Philosophy
    Exploring organizational dissent in the online setting

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