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“Share The Fear”: Communication Concerns Of Parents With Cancer With Dependents And Coparents: A Qualitative Needs Assessment Study, Cinzia Caparso, Zoe Bowen, Sung Won Choi

Nursing Faculty Research Publications

Background: The estimated 1.6 million adults in the United States with cancer who also have dependents face unique challenges given the profound impact of cancer on their families, such as increased psychological distress, decreased quality of life, and altered family functioning. Unfortunately, little is known about the mutual cancer-related communication concerns for the perspectives of the parents with cancer or the coparents. Coparents care for the patient and dependents until they reach adulthood (e.g., unmarried, divorced, stepparent, and/or same-sex partnerships).

Objective: To understand the mutual cancer-related communication concerns from the perspectives of parents with cancer and the coparents and intervention …

The Study Of Baby Boomers And Generation Z’S Attitudes Towards Generational Mental Health Dynamics, Regina M. Luttrell Ph.D., Hunter Harpin, Emma Grace Reville, Yunxiang Yu, Abagail Sweeney

Real Chemistry Emerging Insights Lab

The purpose of this research is to compare and contrast how different historical events have impacted Generation Z members’ and the Baby Boomers’ attitudes towards mental health and how those attitudes have guided members of these generations to feel about medical experts and the technology that they use to deliver their services in the post-COVID era. Studying these topics allows our group to make recommendations as to how medical experts should go about interacting with members of the Generation Z and Baby Boomer generations respectively, based on how historical events have influenced their attitudes towards mental health topics, their perceived …

Examining Connectivity And Mental Health Amongst Generation Z And Millennials, Regina M. Luttrell Ph.D., Alexandra Hosilyk, Nyah Jones, Grace Kos-Dondlinger, Runchu Lang, Katerina Miller

Real Chemistry Emerging Insights Lab

The Real Chemistry Emerging Insights Lab tasked our research team to develop findings based on two generational cohorts and mental health. Our team decided to research Millennials and Generation Z in relation to their mental health and connectivity habits. In addition to these general topics, we analyzed how remote work, the COVID-19 pandemic and U.S. political turmoil have played a role in the mental health status of these two generational cohorts.

The Millennial generational cohort is defined as individuals born from 1981 to 1996. The Generation Z generational cohort is defined as individuals born from 1997 to 2012. In order …

Newhouse Impact Magazine 2024, Newhouse School

Newhouse Impact Magazine

Showcasing the research and creative work of faculty, staff and students at the Newhouse School

Relationship Between Fentanyl Misinformation And College Students' Intentions To Administer Naloxone, Zoe Ryon

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Background: The news media has spread misinformation about the toxicity and potency of fentanyl, exaggerating the extent to which bystanders could be harmed by fentanyl when responding to overdose situations. College students are increasingly among the victims of opioid overdose, and their peers may be the nearest person capable of administering naloxone – an overdose reversal medication. However, college students who fear incidental exposure to fentanyl may be worried about administering naloxone.

Objective: I sought to understand the relationship between undergraduate college students’ perceptions of the risks of fentanyl and their intentions to administer naloxone in an overdose situation.

Methods: …

Discourses That Undermine Union Movements: A Multimodal Analysis Of Union-Busting Videos, Theresa A. Catalano, Julia Schleck

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications

Labor unions in the United States have experienced decades of decline, but recent years have seen a rebirth of union campaigns and successes. Because unions are once again becoming a threat to large companies, it is reasonable to assume that efforts to discourage organizing efforts will increase and become even more robust in the near future. Although traditionally, companies have worked to suspend union organizing through captive audience meetings in which unions were discussed via verbal or written modes, more recent means of reaching workers with anti-union messages incorporate a variety of communication strategies to get the message across. As …

Fairness And Fair Use In Generative Ai, Matthew Sag

Faculty Articles

Although we are still a long way from the science fiction version of “artificial general intelligence” that thinks, feels, and refuses to “open the pod bay doors,” recent advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) have captured the public’s imagination and lawmakers’ interest. We now have large language models (LLMs) that can pass the bar exam, carry on (what passes for) a conversation about almost any topic, create new music, and create new visual art. These artifacts are often indistinguishable from their human-authored counterparts and yet can be produced at a speed and scale surpassing human ability.

“Generative AI” …

กระบวนการสื่อสารเพื่อสร้างภาวะล้มแล้วลุกเมื่อเผชิญการวิจารณ์ร่างกายของผู้มีอิทธิพลทางสื่อสังคม, ญาณกร อุ่ยสมพงศ์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษากระบวนการสื่อสารเมื่อเผชิญการวิจารณ์ ร่างกายของผู้มีอิทธิพลทางสื่อสังคม และเพื่อศึกษารูปแบบการแสดงออกทางเนื้อหาเมื่อเผชิญ การวิจารณ์ร่างกายในสื่อสังคมของตนเอง การศึกษาได้ทำการสัมภาษณ์เชิงลึกผู้มีอิทธิพลทางสื่อสังคม ในกลุ่มความสวยความงามและแฟชั่น จำนวน 6 กรณีศึกษา ที่มีผู้ติดตามอย่างน้อย 10,800 คน รวมถึงวิเคราะห์เนื้อหา ทั้งเชิงปริมาณและเชิงคุณภาพจากข้อความ รูปภาพ และวิดีโอในสื่อสังคม ผลการศึกษาพบว่า กระบวนการสื่อสารเพื่อสร้างภาวะล้มแล้วลุกจากความอับอายเมื่อเผชิญ การวิจารณ์ร่างกายของผู้มีอิทธิพลทางสื่อสังคม ประกอบด้วย 5 ขั้นตอน ดังนี้ 1) ไม่มีการตระหนักถึงความอับอายแต่มีการสื่อสาร เพื่อสร้างความปกติใหม่ และ เพื่อการรักษาและการใช้เครือข่ายการสื่อสาร 2) การตระหนักถึงความอับอาย เพื่อสร้างความปกติใหม่ เพื่อรักษาและใช้เครือข่าย การสื่อสาร เพื่อยึดเหนี่ยวอัตลักษณ์ และ เพื่อให้ความชอบธรรมกับความรู้สึกเชิงลบในขณะที่เน้นการกระทำเชิงบวก 3) การรับรู้เชิงวิเคราะห์ เพื่อสร้างตรรกะทางเลือก และเพื่อยึดเหนี่ยวอัตลักษณ์ 4) การเข้าถึง เพื่อรักษาและใช้เครือข่ายการสื่อสาร เพื่อยึดเหนี่ยวอัตลักษณ์ และ เพื่อให้ความชอบธรรมกับความรู้สึกเชิงลบในขณะที่เน้นการกระทำเชิงบวก 5) การพูดถึงความอับอาย เพื่อรักษาและใช้เครือข่ายการสื่อสาร เพื่อยึดเหนี่ยวอัตลักษณ์ และเพื่อให้ความชอบธรรมกับความรู้สึกเชิงลบในขณะที่เน้นการกระทำเชิงบวก นอกจากนี้ผลการศึกษารูปแบบการแสดงออกทางเนื้อหาเชิงบวกของผู้มีอิทธิพลทางสื่อสังคมเมื่อเผชิญการวิจารณ์ร่างกาย (รวม 2,881 เนื้อหา) สามารถแบ่งออกได้เป็น 4 รูปแบบหลัก ได้แก่ (1) การแสดงอารมณ์ (39.5%) ที่ส่งเสริมการเข้าถึงและการพูดถึงความอับอายเพื่อยึดเหนี่ยวอัตลักษณ์ (2) การแสดงตัวอย่าง (36.3%) ที่ส่งเสริมการเข้าถึง (3) การให้คำแนะนำและข้อเท็จจริงทั่วไป (23.9%) ที่ส่งเสริมการเข้าถึงและการพูดถึงความอับอาย และ (4) การรณรงค์ (0.3%) ที่ส่งเสริมการพูดถึงความอับอายเพื่อยึดเหนี่ยวอัตลักษณ์

The Influences Of Entrepreneur Personal Branding Of Electric Vehicles On Social Media On Gen Z'S Behavioral Responses In China, Jianchao Fu

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study aims to: 1) examine how electric vehicle (EV) entrepreneurs’ personal branding on social media (PBS) affects Generation Z consumers in China; 2) analyze how this branding influences three components of the Theory of Planned Behavior—Attitude toward the behavior (A), Subjective Norms (SN), and Perceived Behavioral Control (PB); 3) study how these components affect behavioral responses (BR); and 4) test a structural equation model (SEM) based on these relationships. A quantitative method was used, with data collected via an online questionnaire from 200 Gen Z consumers (aged 18–27) in mainland China in May 2025. Data analysis utilized the SEM. …

The Strategic Influence Of Opinion Leaders In Chinese Fandom Culture Of Thai Boys’ Love Series, Cristine Lin

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study adopts a strategic communication perspective to examine the strategic influence of opinion leaders in Chinese fandom culture of Thai Boys’ Love (BL) series. The research focuses on “Da-fen,” a fandom-specific term referring to influential fan figures who play key leadership roles within online fan communities. By using a qualitative research design, the study combines semi-structured interviews with textual analysis of high-engagement social media posts. Three research questions guide the inquiry: (1) How do fan opinion leaders build and maintain leadership roles within Chinese fandom of Thai BL series? (2) What strategic communication practices do opinion leaders use to …

Aadej Comm 10 2 2024

AADEJ - The Communicator

The Communicator is the official journal of the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ). It is published quarterly, distributed digitally via email to members, and posted on the Association's website, AADEJ.org. Each issue includes regular updates from the editorial team and AADEJ board, as well as feature articles on current issues in the field.

Table Top Roleplaying & Communication: Rituals, Rhetoric & Reclamation, Logan Cyrus Sayles

Undergraduate Scholarship

Broadly the topic is about the effect reclaiming a passionate will to play, act, and tell stories has on our lives and how doing so changes communication practices and the way people communicate. Narrowed further the focus is on the observable effects of Table Top Role Playing Games (linguistically narrowed down to the most popular Table Top Role Playing Game, Dungeons & Dragons) as a kind of social tool, with a further sub-focus on the stimulation and promotion of the following values and activities; acting, creative thinking, critical thinking, public speaking, self-confidence, self-empowerment, risk-taking, experimentation, active listening, teamwork/group work, storytelling, …

Child Language And Happiness Behaviors: Evaluating The Effects Of Caregiver Coaching, Ashlen Grubbs

Theses and Dissertations--Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education

Caregivers of young children who have or are at risk for disabilities may struggle supporting their child’s language development. This study used a tailored rapid coaching intervention to teach a caregiver different naturalistic language interventions that can be used with their child during play. Evidence-based naturalistic skills for increasing child communication were chosen to teach the caregiver based on baseline levels of skills. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a tailored RCI (training and coaching) with caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. Like other studies, this study involved evaluating child-level communication but extended child measures …

Being Open About Cancer: Interview With Barbara Reul, Author Of The Open-Licensed Memoirs Perfect Timing And Right On Time, James Thibeault

Library Publications

While surviving cancer is a difficult endeavor, writing a book about the whole experience and publishing it with an open license is an additional struggle. Barbara Reul, a full professor of musicology at Luther College, University of Regina in Canada, was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2020. After undergoing twenty-eight targeted radiation therapy treatments and six rounds of chemo (all of which also occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic), Reul is fortunately cancer-free and has written two memoirs, Perfect Timing (2021) and Right On Time (2023), which chronicle her treatment and battle with cancer.

The Influence Of Virtual Anchor Live Streaming On Chinese Consumer Responses, Pik Shan Chan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

In the context of China's e-commerce live-streaming industry, this study explores the influence of consumer ethnocentrism (CET) and cosmopolitanism (COS) on perceptions of virtual anchors, using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to examine the effects on perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease of use (PEOU), and perceived enjoyment (PE), which ultimately shape consumer behavioral responses (CBR). A quantitative survey was conducted with 204 participants who had prior experience watching live streams on Chinese e-commerce platforms. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), the study found that CET positively impacts PU (β=0.766), PEOU (β=0.899), and PE (β=0.511), while COS positively influences PU (β=0.593), PEOU …

Developing Toolkit For Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder In An Oncology Outpatient Clinic, Brittany J. Johnson Dnp, Fnp-C

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - Archive

Autistic adults are at higher risk of being diagnosed with co-occurring health conditions, and yet they are a vulnerable group for disparities in access and outcomes. One of the key barriers to better outcomes is poor patient-provider communication. This study the use of AASPIRE’s AHAT communication toolkit as a channel between healthcare workers and autistic adults to facilitate their appointments within the outpatient oncology department, as well as assessing healthcare providers’ knowledge and self-efficacy in caring for the patients. Sixteen healthcare providers (12 registered nurses and four patient care assistants) completed pre and post intervention surveys and utilized the AHAT …

"But Why Facebook?" Why And How Local Nonprofit Organizations Use Facebook Compared To Other Social Media, Tyisha S. Landers

Theses and Dissertations

Social media marketing has proven to be immensely beneficial in providing a mostly free, accessible way to inform people and carry out campaigns. For nonprofits, social media platforms provide a channel to reach large audiences quickly, efficiently, and engagingly. How social media is used by nonprofit organizations – especially medium to small-scale organizations – plays a huge factor in their social media success. This factor can affect followers’ attitudes, perceptions, knowledge, and behavior toward the brand, which consequently affects the engagement level. To better understand how nonprofits use social media, in this study, the researcher will interview social media managers …

The Parasocial Experiences Of Twitch Streamers, Ashley Adamian

Theses and Dissertations

The literature surrounding parasocial relationships (PSRs) has been expansive but lacks the perspective of how parasocial relationships can impact the media figure in certain contexts, specifically in regard to Twitch livestreamers and their communities. Previous research has examined how PSRs fulfill certain roles in the individual’s life, as well as some aspects that affect the relationship, such as the strength and development of the relationship. Previous research has concluded that stronger PSRs can develop from livestreaming platforms such as Twitch. This study investigates the relationship between Twitch livestreamers and PSRs. Through semi-structured interviews with seven participants, this study finds the …

Development And Implementation Of A Sports Broadcast For Columbus State University Basketball, Hailey Franklin

Theses and Dissertations

Sports broadcasting uniquely captivates and unites people in a way no other form of entertainment can. Columbus State University, an NCAA Division II organization, recognized the need to elevate its sports broadcasting capabilities to enhance fan engagement and support for its men's and women's basketball programs. The purpose of this project was to record and report the process in the development and execution of a professional sports broadcast for the 2023- 2024 men's and women's basketball season at Columbus State. This project increased visibility for multiple parties while creating future possibilities within the athletic department by introducing new technology and …

Enhancing 8-Bit Legacy’S Social Media Presence Through Professional Editing, Madison Croft

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Impact Of Digital And Social Media On Recruiting Georgia High School Football Players By Ncaa Division 1 Universities In Georgia, Justin Phillips

Theses and Dissertations

Social and digital media integration has revolutionized the landscape of college football recruiting, offering innovative tools and strategies to enhance recruitment. Modern technology, including platforms such as X and Hudl, facilitates direct communication between high school athletes and college coaches. At the same time, companies like Route and RosterSpot employ data science and machine learning to optimize player-college matches. These technologies enable coaches to discover talent more efficiently and foster a personalized athlete recruiting experience (Booton, 2020). Additionally, social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat have become essential tools in the NCAA recruiting process, allowing for real-time updates, extensive …

Creating A Social Media Presence In Columbus State Women's Basketball Program, Kaihla Carter

Theses and Dissertations

This professional project will explore increased social media growth within the Columbus State University Women's Basketball team. It will present a sweeping writing audit focusing on the encounters and perspectives of the Columbus State Women's Basketball program regarding social media and the advancing opportunities for female student-athletes. It will dive into the framework to understand how women's basketball social media platforms impact the subjects, stories, and conversations encompassing the game, ultimately molding the public insight and plan. We get into the impact of a solid virtual social media presence, effective online entertainment strategies, the variety inborn in the women's basketball …

Wcug Continuity Book: Building Organizational Robustness Through A Framework Model, Sho Irikawa

Theses and Dissertations

WCUG Cougar Radio is a student led and community driven radio station housed in the Department of Communication at Columbus State University (CSU) in Columbus, Ga. Since 2015, WCUG Cougar Radio (now written as WCUG) created a learning lab environment, focused on training the next generation of media creators and managers. WCUG also houses and manages a podcast network that hosts a majority of WCUG’s digital content. Importantly, WCUG is operated by our very own CSU students. These students hold different tiers and positions as personnel, whether paid or volunteers. WCUG is also advised by a Faculty Advisor from the …

Contention One Is Our Identity: An Exploration Of Queerness In The Collegiate Debate Sphere, Douglas Roberts

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

This thesis explores the experiences of queer individuals and how they navigate identity within the collegiate debate space. Queer debaters, unlike their cisgender, and heterosexual counterparts face struggle in being able to truly be free to present themselves naturally in debate. Utilizing qualitative interviews to examine the full picture of being queer in collegiate forensics, this project details three major themes: Queer Communication Style, Queer Presentations of Self, and Acceptance in Debate. The conclusion discusses implications of these findings, limitations, and future directions for future research.

"Ruskiy Mir" And "Ukrainskyi Svit": Ontological And Anthropological Antagonists, Liudmyla Fylypovych, Oksana Horkusha

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The article focuses on a crucial issue of global interest--attempts of the Russian Federation to reformat the world according to the worldview model of the "Ruskiy mir." The paradigm of the "Ruskiy mir" assumes a system of values (ontological, anthropological, theological, and historiographical ideas and behavioral models) programmed by the entire russian history, as defined by russian culture, traditions, and the russian worldview. According to the "Russian worldview," the world should have a different structure, and the global international system should have a different format: Moscow (the Russian Empire and the Russian Federation) should be at the center of the …

Towards Interpretable Propaganda Detection In News Text Through The Use Of Rhetorical Devices As Features, Kyle Hamilton

Doctoral

This doctoral thesis presents research undertaken towards interpretable propaganda detection in news text. Propaganda and mis/disinformation in the media have been identified in the social sciences literature as a major threat to the functioning of democratic society. While mis/disinformation is false by definition, propaganda is intended to modify the beliefs and behaviors of the information consumer but does not have to be false. Propagandistic text is often characterized by the use of rhetorical devices and linguistic style designed to exploit the reader’s cognitive and emotional biases. One way of counteracting this effect is by shifting the focus from “what” is …

Serving C*Nt: An Intersectional Historical Look At The Reclamation Of A Taboo Word, Dominique Godinez

Scripps Senior Theses

While the word cunt has been part of reclamation projects for over fifty years in the United States, particularly in the last year (2023) on social media platforms, the revalued word has gained popularity. With increased usage of a slur historically used against women, we’re left to wonder if reclamation is appropriate and who is participating in these processes. This thesis explores the trailblazers who began cunt’s reclamation –– Queer Ballroom performers and women-artists –– contextualizes its usage through widely understood reclamation principles, and offers considerations for cunt-curious folks. In a society that has othered and marginalized women and Queer …

To Revise Or Not To Revise: How Feedback Type, Interpersonal Liking, And Messenger Credibility Influence Revision, Rachel Jane Jensen

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Revisions inevitably occur during project creation and curation; many of which are influenced by received feedback. Previous research has highlighted the role goals, perceptions of self, and task complexity play in revision, but little research has examined how feedback type and an individual’s feelings toward their feedback giver influence revision. A quasi-experimental design examined how feedback type (additive, subtractive, or none), interpersonal liking for a feedback-giver, and perceived credibility of a feedback-giver affected students’ (n = 155) willingness to revise, self-reports of revision, and calculated actual revision score. Results indicated that participants in a feedback-receiving condition reported higher levels of …

Branding & Marketing Strategies For Silver Linings Personal Care Home Llc., Kalicia R. Thomas

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Members Only: Do Mandatory Inclusive Introductions Inadvertently Cause Exclusion?, Leah Marie Mckinney

All Master's Theses

In order to establish the proper way to address peers and colleagues, an introduction is necessary. In an attempt to support inclusion, it has become standard to ask that people state their associated pronouns. Researchers have shown that the proper use of one’s pronouns can help people feel safe in a new environment (e.g., Kramer et al., 2022; Lauscher et al., 2022; Palanica et al., 2022); however, to my knowledge, very few researchers have explored the potential adverse effects of requiring pronouns in introductions. The practice of stating pronouns during introductions has been established relatively recently (MIT, 2020), limiting research …