Karl Patrick R. Mendoza

Communication scholar of trust, culture, institutions, and public life.

Accepted and Forthcoming


Books, journal work, and chapters in press


Publications / Published work / Accepted and forthcoming

The following works are in press. Status updated October 2, 2026. Publication details and links will be added as they become available.

Forthcoming book

Mendoza, K. P. R. Trust Cultures and the Politics of Relational Legitimacy: Rethinking Trust from the Global South. Routledge. In press.

Publication scheduled for December 1, 2026. Explore the book →

Journal monograph

Mendoza, K. P. R. Repair without correction: Institutional authority and enduring controversy in communication. Journalism & Communication Monographs. In press.

Journal articles

Mendoza, K. P. R. High-stakes scaffolding and relational sovereignty: ADHD, stimulant use, and the assembly of academic participation. Philippine Studies: Historical & Ethnographic Viewpoints. In press.

Mendoza, K. P. R., & Bautista, J. R. Medical mistrust as a dynamic relationship: Implications for institutional trustworthiness. JAMA Network Open. In press.

Book chapter

Mendoza, K. P. R., Camit, M. C., & Dizon, E. M. O. Mainstream media and the politics of vaccine trust: Lessons from the Dengvaxia controversy in the Philippines. In J. Leask (Ed.), Research handbook on immunisation and society. Edward Elgar Publishing. In press.

Further projects

Books under development and their distinct statuses are described on the Book Projects page. For the research questions connecting these outputs, visit the Research program.