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Writing Towards Radicalism: On Biased Reporting & Its Effects On U.S. Extremism, Martha Tyler Jan 2022

Writing Towards Radicalism: On Biased Reporting & Its Effects On U.S. Extremism, Martha Tyler

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

Perceived influxes in biased reporting, disparities in reporting versus reality, and other factors have led many Americans to question the legitimacy of their most-frequented sources. These sentiments have encouraged migration from traditional sources to alternative ones, exposing many Americans to polarizing media. This report argues that unaddressed inadequacies in reporting force Americans to contend with a distorted reality or try their luck on the path toward alternative media.


Cyber-Systemic Themes In Mft Literature, Justin M. Smith, Katherine M. Hertlein, Markie L.C. Blumer, Harrison Allen Apr 2012

Cyber-Systemic Themes In Mft Literature, Justin M. Smith, Katherine M. Hertlein, Markie L.C. Blumer, Harrison Allen

Graduate Research Symposium (2010 - 2017)

Abstract: In the fifteen years since the explosion of the Internet, using cyber technology for work & social functions has exponentially increased. Yet the questions around how to manage such changes remain elusive in family therapy literature. In this investigation, we conducted a content analysis to determine to what extent marriage & family therapy (MFT) journals have responded to the integration of the Internet in couple & family life. We found 79 of 13,274 articles across seventeen journals focused on the Internet in some capacity supporting the contention that cyber issues are largely ignored within the MFT field.


Adaptations To Technology And Its Effect On Communication And Cohesion In The Family Context, Vanessa Pratt Apr 2012

Adaptations To Technology And Its Effect On Communication And Cohesion In The Family Context, Vanessa Pratt

Undergraduate Research Conference

My research addresses different aspects of family life that have been know to be affected by technology. Researchers have established several empirically based frameworks to analyze the impact of technology on the family. These frameworks emphasize the areas of family cohesion, communication, adaptability, boundaries, and personal self-esteem.