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Evaluating Family Caregivers' Memorable Messages Of Social Support In The Context Of Cancer, Alexis Johnson

Department of Communication Studies: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Caring for a loved one with cancer can be physically and emotionally difficult. Research has established that social support can improve overall mental health (Albrecht & Goldsmith, 2003; Sarason et al., 1994). To understand how caregivers make sense of the supportive messages they receive and the links between those messages and caregiver well-being (e.g. stress, depression, and affect), this study used the communicated sense-making model (CSM, Koenig Kellas & Kranstuber Horstman, 2015). Specifically, the current dissertation focuses on memorable messages, as one significant form of CSM, in order to identify the understudied nature of supportive message content and the ways …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Camp, Jodi. Student Government Association Passes Four Bills in Tuesday Meeting
• Collins, Emma. Kentucky Senate to Hear Tuition Freeze Bill
• Clark, Samantha. WKU Forensics Team Sweeps Tournament in Illinois
• Kast, Monica. New Minors Approved by Board of Regents – Curriculum
• Abri, Madihah. Students Learn Culture from Calligraphy – China
• Kast, Monica. Finalists Chosen in Study Abroad & Global Learning Director Search
• Camp, Jodi. Hot Water to Return to Minton Hall By End of Week – Housing & Residence Life
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Weather in Kentucky Explained
• Critchelow, Andrew. …

Ua12/2/1 Dining Guide, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special dining guide edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Moore, Elisabeth. Students Share Opinions on New Restaurants – Topper Grill & Pub, Chili’s
• Henderson, Andrew. Brunch: The Second Official Meal of the Day
• Pettway, Shantel. 6 Restaurants in Bowling Green You Don’t Want to Miss
• Turner, Justin. Tomatoes for Toppers – Sustainability, Agriculture
• Moore, Mollie. Con Con’s: The Best Diner in Kentucky
• Reecer, John. A Day in the Life of a Sports-minded Diet
• Carter, Brandon & Katherine Sproles. Top Worst Places to Take Your Date to Dinner
• Gilliland, Justin. Downing Student Union Food Court Options

Andrews Professor Helps Find Gravitational Waves: Ligo Research Team Makes International News, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

No abstract provided.

The Cowl - V.80 - N.16 - Feb 11, 2016

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol 80 - No. 16 - February 11, 2016. 28 pages.

Spartan Daily, February 11, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 146, Issue 6

Spartan Daily, February 10, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 146, Issue 5

Parkland College, February 10, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Dean of Students receives award for work in innovation, engagement; Ramping up sustainability awareness; Parkland dental clinic resource for students, community; Parkland vs. Lincoln Land 73-61; Parkland hosting Valentines festivities;

The Rattler (Volume 104, Issue 2, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

Volunteering May Teach You Something About Yourself, Traci Evison

UCF Forum

The opportunity to volunteer presented itself to me last year – and it turned out to be just as much an educational lesson to me about patience and communications.

The Antelope, University Of Nebraska At Kearney

The Antelope

No abstract provided.

The Guardian, February 10, 2016, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twelve page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Spartan Daily, February 9, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 146, Issue 4

The Legacy, February 9, 2016, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Skipworth, Dustin. Grade Point Average Amendment Fails in Student Government Association
• Dick, Jacob. Kentucky Universities Await Effects of Matt Bevin’s Budget
• Collins, Emma. Topper Grill & Pub to No Longer Serve Alcohol
• Shafer, Hannah. Honors College Advisor Resigns Post – Wolfgang Brauner
• Mathews, Carly. Gatton Academy of Math & Science Students Win Prestigious Honor – Makenzie Daniels, Haley Dicken, Awards
• Collins, Emma. Campus Construction Halted by Matt Bevin’s Budget Cuts
• Kast, Monica. Outdoor Leadership Program Faces Changes This Semester
• Means, McKenna. Your Vote Should Not Be Decided by Gender …

The Prospector, February 9, 2016, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: The Love & Sex Issue: She Went to Jared

Social Media And Persuasion - Great Expectations, Bruce Kuiper

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"Using social media is often considered a standard, and any time you’re not using a standard, you ought to have good reason."

Posting about the appropriate use of new forms of communication from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/social-media-and-persuasion-great-expectations/

Communiqué, February 8, 2016, Lindenwood University

Communiqué

The Communiqué was the faculty/staff newsletter for Lindenwood University/College from 1982 to 2016.

Columbia Chronicle (02/08/2016)

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from February 8, 2016 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 51, Issue 18. Cover story: "Pfleger tells tale of two cities" Editor-in-Chief: Kyra Senese

Fair And Balanced News?, Charles Veenstra

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"Without question, the media influence us — whether by regular news programs or through other entertainment programs that look like news."

Posting about thoughtful analysis of news coverage from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/fair-and-balanced-news/

Chimes: February 5, 2016, Calvin College

Chimes

Senate president steps down by Amelia Sterenberg

Calvin flocks to Flint by Alden Hartopo

Interim snapshots: students reflect on J-term experiences by Natalie Henderson

Cokes and Clubs refreshes memories by Morgan Anderson

Hockey sweeps Davenport, stays atop ACHA by Anna Gernant

New genetically modified organisms by Michael Messina

J.I. Packer ends his ministry by Eckhart Chan

Helping Doctors Treat Patients: Professor's Research Sets Groundwork For More Effective Care, Alixandria Reiner

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mayo, Marcel. Student Government Association Passes Changes to Current Bylaws
• Bwerevu, Karma. 38 Years: Local Teacher to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame – Angela Townsend
• Carter, Brandon. Meeting with Gary Ransdell Covers Budget, Retirement
• Matthews, Carly. WKU to Allow Student Bartenders at New Pub – Topper Grill & Pub
• Collins, Emma. Student Government Association MyCampusToo Initiative Expands Diversity on Campus – Gays, Lesbians
• Mathews, Carly. Student Government Association Talks Plans for Suicide Prevention Initiative
• Kast, Monica & Karema Bwerevu. Black Cultural Center Moves to Old International Building
• Collins, …

Don't Be Afraid Of Failure, Michael Bass

UCF Forum

Many people have written on the fear of failure. In many places it goes under the heading “fear of losing face.” I have visited several major laboratories and universities in Japan and China and come away with an uncanny feeling that in many instances they are held back by this fear.

Super Bowl Superness, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The Rev. Norman Vincent Peale once said that if Jesus were alive today he would be at the Super Bowl. No doubt the Reverend was on to something.

The Cowl - V.80 - N.15 - Feb 4, 2016

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol 80 - No. 15 - February 4, 2016. 24 pages.

Spartan Daily, February 4, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 146, Issue 3

Prospectus, February 3, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Black History Month commemorated at Parkland; Springfield considering alternate funding options for MAP grants; When did America stop being great?; Parkland Fitness Center offers many benefits; Wild nights at the Canopy Club

The Antelope, University Of Nebraska At Kearney

The Antelope

No abstract provided.

The Guardian, February 03, 2016, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twelve page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.