“…These theoretical assumptions have been confirmed in various fields of communication research such as political communication [Eveland, 2001], health communication [Ho, Peh and Soh, 2013;Lee et al, 2016], and science communication [Ho, Yang et al, 2017;Yang, Chuah et al, 2017]. However, the model received various amendments of the initial learning motivation, the mediating processes as well as the considered outcomes [Ho, Yang et al, 2017;Lee et al, 2016;Wei and Lo, 2008;Yang, Chuah et al, 2017;Zhao et al, 2011]. The most profound suggestions for modifications address the mediating processes.…”