Jones, Vincent

Assistant Professor
Director of the Health Promotion Center
Health and Human Performance

Phone: 718-262-5109
Office Location: HP-207
Email: vjones1@york.cuny.edu

Vincent Jones II, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor of Community Health and Director of the Health Promotion Center at York College, The City University of New York. His research focuses on the intersection of e-health, dating apps, and social media, with a particular emphasis on addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF GBV) among women and sexual and gender minorities. Through grant-funded studies, Dr. Jones examines user perceptions of app policies, health education, and strategies for responding to cyber victimization. His work employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews that document lived experiences and surveys assessing individuals’ perceived efficacy in responding to negative encounters on apps and health-information-seeking behavior. In addition to his work on dating apps, Dr. Jones leverages social media platforms like TikTok as tools for advocacy and research. His content analyses have addressed issues such as discrimination during the Russo-Ukrainian War and the rise of Sinophobia during the COVID-19 pandemic, uncovering how digital platforms shape public perception and amplify marginalized voices. Committed to advancing equity and safety, Dr. Jones’s work extends beyond academia through community workshops designed to equip diverse populations with skills to analyze qualitative data on pressing social issues. His work reflects a deep commitment to leveraging technology for social good and fostering equity in digital spaces.

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Areas of Expertise

• Health on mobile dating apps, sexual minority health, health information-seeking behavior, prolonged grief disorder, e-health, needs assessments, spirituality/religion and health.

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