Category: Social Media
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Carla Sofka, Siena College – Thanatechnology
On Siena College Week: Grief isn’t always private in the age of social media. Carla Sofka, professor of social work at Siena College, explores how grieving has changed in a connected world. Carla J. Sofka received her Ph.D. and M.S.W. in social work from Washington University in St. Louis, and her B.S. in psychology from the…
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Melanie Austin, New York Institute of Technology – Social Media and Satisfaction Among Students
On New York Institute of Technology Week: To understand the use of social media by students, look at the motivation behind it. Melanie Austin, assistant professor of occupational therapy at the New York Institute of Technology, explains why some use can have a positive benefit. Melanie Austin, specializes in Health Promotion and Behavioral Health for…
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Robin Pickering, Whitworth University – Social Media and Exercise Motivation
Does viewing social media make you hit the gym? Robin Pickering, associate professor of health sciences at Whitworth University, looks into this question. Robin Pickering is currently an Associate Professor of Health Sciences specializing in Community Health at Whitworth University in Spokane Washington. Her research interests include women’s health issues, exercise self-efficacy, and the impact…
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Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, The Ohio State University – Facebook and New Mom Insecurity
How many baby photos have you seen today on Facebook? Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, professor of human sciences at The Ohio State University, details why certain mothers share more than others. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan is a professor of Human Sciences and Psychology (by courtesy) and a faculty associate of the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy.…
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Russell Zwanka, SUNY New Paltz – Global Companies and Social Media
Global companies face a lot of challenges. Russell Zwanka, professor of marketing at SUNY New Paltz, discusses how social media can cause problems when one practice is accepted in one place, but not in another. Dr. Russell J. Zwanka is a lecturer at SUNY New Paltz teaching courses in Category Management, Food Retail Management, Marketing…
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Laura Sonter, University of Vermont – Nature and Selfies
Taking selfies in nature could help the outdoor space you’re visiting. Laura Sonter, Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Vermont, describes how she used uploaded photos to see where people are visiting the great outdoors and if this should be where the money goes. Laura is a post-doctoral research associate at the Gund Institute for…
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Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida – Smartphone Dependency
Everyone has a smartphone these days, but the media is still looking for the best way to reach them. Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, professor in the department of telecommunication at the University of Florida, determines that bite-size amounts of information may be the best way to hook readers. Sylvia Chan-Olmsted teaches brand management, consumer and audience analytics,…
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Brian Primack, University of Pittsburgh – Social Media and Depression
Does being addicted to social media make you more depressed? Brian Primack, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Society in the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences. Director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health. Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, delves into…
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Susan Snyder, Georgia State University – Problematic Internet Usage Among College Students
The internet makes college easier; but can it be too much of a good thing? Susan Snyder, assistant professor in the school of social work at Georgia State University, determines that problematic use of the internet can have adverse effects on key areas of a college student’s life. Dr. Susan M. Snyder is an Assistant…
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Sandra Gonzalez-Bailon, University of Pennsylvania – Slacktivism
Are you a slacktivist? Sandra Gonzalez-Bailon, assistant professor of communication at the University of Pennsylvania, explores the rise of slacktivism online and whether it affects the real world. Sandra González-Bailón is an Assistant Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, affiliated faculty at the Warren Center for Network and Data Sciences, and research associate at…