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Chasing "Yes!", Tammy Marie Mccammon
Chasing "Yes!", Tammy Marie Mccammon
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
People do not begin their lives with the necessary language skills to assign meaning to words (Piaget, 2009). People assign meaning through experiences and culture to the words that they use (Whorf, 1956). Specifically for the purpose of this project, the meaning assigned to the word no is developed through experiences and interactions with others. This meaning can influence an individual’s ability to experience positive goal obtainment. This project focused on creating a curriculum called Chasing “Yes!” using communication theories in semiotics, social interactionism, and cognitive dissonance (Whorf, 1956, Mead, 1913, Blumer, 1969, Festinger, 1957). Chasing “Yes!” is a goal …
Heuristics And Consumer Uncertainty: Sorting Through Online Reviews, Cory Catalano
Heuristics And Consumer Uncertainty: Sorting Through Online Reviews, Cory Catalano
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
As shopping online continues to grow in popularity and convenience, so does the way consumers communicate information about products they have purchased. Most online retailers utilize some form of product review system (PRS) and customers are often encouraged to leave feedback about the product and their online shopping experience. Often a product can have radically polarizing reviews making it confusing for consumers. Using Berger’s and Calabrese’s Uncertainty Reduction Theory (URT) as well as Chaiken’s Heuristic-Systematic Model of Information Processing (HSM), this study looks to deduce what heuristic methods are the best for consumers who are looking to make informed decisions …
Organizational Uses Of Social Media For Internal Communication, Melanie Brooke Pannell Steel
Organizational Uses Of Social Media For Internal Communication, Melanie Brooke Pannell Steel
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
The current study aims to investigate the use of social media by organizations for internal communications. Theoretical basis for the study is found in the organizational social capital, communities of learning, and social learning theory. Additional areas of research were consulted including current uses of social media for both personal and organizational use. Three research questions were presented: (1) To what extent are organizations utilizing social media tools to replace other internal communication channels, (2) Do employees prefer the utilization of specific social media tools in place of other internal communication channels, and (3) What is the impact on an …
Blended Family Dynamics And Its Impact On Behavioral Communication And Overall Success, Megan Salazar
Blended Family Dynamics And Its Impact On Behavioral Communication And Overall Success, Megan Salazar
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
With an average divorce rate of approximately 50 percent (Carter & McGoldrick, 2005), it is estimated that 20 percent of U.S. adolescents have at least one stepparent. Because family structure plays a large role in shaping both individual self-identity and the identity of the family unit as a whole, blended families differ from traditional families in terms of communication styles, behavioral outcomes, and several other factors. For the purposes of this paper, a blended family refers to one in which the household contains at least one stepparent, and a traditional family refers to one in which both biological parents are …
Assertiveness In Professional Women, Barbara Louise Kelley
Assertiveness In Professional Women, Barbara Louise Kelley
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This thesis is grounded in the Expectancy Violations Theory, developed over several years by Burgoon and Hale (1988). This study explores the ways in which professional women communicate and behave assertively in their organizations – sometimes in violation of social expectations that women should be meek and compliant rather than assertive. This study was devised to answer the following questions: In the continuum of assertive traits, which traits and practices do professional, self-described assertive women particularly value and strive for? What reasons do they provide? What moments in their lives do these women see as turning points when they began …
Gatekeeping Social Media In Today's Newsrooms, Matthew A. Clark
Gatekeeping Social Media In Today's Newsrooms, Matthew A. Clark
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Social media has changed the face and function of today’s traditional newsrooms. But, more than that, social media has changed how editors and reporters report the news and, perhaps more importantly, control the flow of information via social media channels. Because social media has sped up the news gathering process, the way news and information in controlled from newsrooms to the general public and vice versa has changed. This study examined seven news professionals ranging in title and duty and asked how big of a part social media played in their day-to-day professional lives and how their respective news outlets …
Veterans And Reintegration Issues Looking Specifically At Society, Employment, Schooling, Ptsd And Veterans’ Organizations, Kerri Zelenak
Veterans And Reintegration Issues Looking Specifically At Society, Employment, Schooling, Ptsd And Veterans’ Organizations, Kerri Zelenak
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
If the veteran is lucky enough to ask for help, or help somehow finds them, then transitioning back into civilian life can be much smoother and tolerable; however, if a veteran is not so lucky, transitioning back into civilian life can be rough, confl1sing, and isolating. Trust issues between the veteran and the civilian is low making it hard for a veteran to seek the help they need in order to exist in civilian life. While serving every soldier is taken care of-everything they need is provided. Once entering civilian life, the soldier is left to fend for himself or …
Ethical Considerations For Digital Manipulation Of Sports Photography, Jeffrey A. Garrison
Ethical Considerations For Digital Manipulation Of Sports Photography, Jeffrey A. Garrison
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
The idea that photos can be manipulated has been around nearly as long as the art itself. In the days of the darkroom photos were burned, dodged, cropped and even spliced together to create a desired image. Today photos are taken digitally and easily manipulated through the use of computer software programs like Adobe Photoshop. This ease of manipulation brings ethical considerations into question more than ever as photographers and photo editors can now manipulated an image in ways that not only change the message of the photo, but can also alter the reality the photo once represented at the …
Internet Slang And High School Students: A Teacher’S Perspective, Thomas W. Fish
Internet Slang And High School Students: A Teacher’S Perspective, Thomas W. Fish
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This study analyzed the perceptions of secondary education teachers on the use of Internet Slang by their high school students. The researcher analyzed educators’ perceptions in order to answer what teachers’ thoughts were on the use of Internet Slang being introduced into secondary education academic assignments. Additionally, were there negative or positive effects from the use of Internet Slang via texting, social media, and messaging on the writing skills of students? A literature review and a qualitative applied research approach with the use of document analysis via an open-ended survey were the methods for this study. This assisted the researcher …
Relationship Management On Facebook: Male College Students, Kathleen M. Aikin
Relationship Management On Facebook: Male College Students, Kathleen M. Aikin
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Facebook as a social media technology is prominent in a variety of scenarios, including interpersonal relationship management. There have been numerous studies on how social dynamics are informed by social media, especially in regards to young adults. Within this group, female social dynamics have garnered much attention; however, there is a dearth of research, which explicitly examines how males utilize the technology. Thus, this study collected data via an online survey of college students that examined various aspects of online interpersonal relationship dynamics. The theoretical framework of this study was based on Petronio’s (1991) communication privacy management theory, Baxter and …
The Use Of Social Media By Student Activists In Immigration Reform, Adrian Reyes
The Use Of Social Media By Student Activists In Immigration Reform, Adrian Reyes
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This thesis examined the use of social media by student activists wanting to enact change in our society and specifically around the topic of immigration reform. Coordinated Management of Meaning Theory (CMM) was utilized to interpret the results of online interactions with those that are considered activists in the immigration reform movement. Research has shown that collectively we create our reality based on events and objects of our social world (Pearce & Cronen, 2006). Further, we also can see that humans create reality through interaction (Allen, 2005). The research conducted consisted of seven one-on-one interviews with current under-grad and graduate …
Promoting Transformation In Listeners Through The Utilization Of Strategic Public Speaking, Shawn Vanover
Promoting Transformation In Listeners Through The Utilization Of Strategic Public Speaking, Shawn Vanover
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This thesis identifies how transformational speakers, through the art of public speaking, are able to communicate in a way that enables transformation within the listener. Public speaking is essential for influencing an audience; therefore it is imperative to explore and identify the most effective communication strategies and techniques for delivering transformational speeches to empower and deeply impact listeners. The thesis analyzes Steve Jobs’s 2005 Stanford Commencement speech to understand how transformational leaders deliver transformational speeches to a given audience, and to further study how speakers utilize the social penetration theory to build a connection with the audience to create a …
The Silent Dimension Of A Healthcare Narrative: How Patients Perceive Practitioners’ Nonverbal Cues, Sarah Steele
The Silent Dimension Of A Healthcare Narrative: How Patients Perceive Practitioners’ Nonverbal Cues, Sarah Steele
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This study examines patient perceptions of medical practitioners’ nonverbal behavior. The philosophical framework is based on Buber’s (1923/1958) work on “dialogic ethics,” and grounded in Giles’ (1987) communication accommodation theory. Both quantitative and qualitative data were gathered by means of survey research, and examined through correlational and content analysis. Results show a significant positive correlation between patient perceptions of practitioner nonverbal immediacy and subsequent satisfaction. Analysis of survey comments revealed listening as the nonverbal behavior most valued and noted by patients. These findings serve to inform medical professionals on how to maximize patient satisfaction and care through effective use of …
Gender Matters: A Critical Discourse Analysis Of Media Coverage And Images Of Female Politicians, Katherine Virginia Ross
Gender Matters: A Critical Discourse Analysis Of Media Coverage And Images Of Female Politicians, Katherine Virginia Ross
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
The representation of women in media, specifically the way in which political women are represented in news coverage, can have a significant impact on how consumers view political women. This study analyzed the online newspaper articles and images of two women who are active in politics, Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton. While there are many women in the political arena, these two are perhaps the most well-known. This study is grounded in the theory of framing, and also applies Tuchman’s (1978) theory of symbolic annihilation. This study used coding, image analysis, and critical discourse analysis to attempt to uncover gendered …
Cultural Concept: Is Silence Golden?, Jessica Mico-Wentworth
Cultural Concept: Is Silence Golden?, Jessica Mico-Wentworth
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This research examined how some of the graduate students and instructors from a small western university interpreted the meaning of online silence and how this concept affected their overall online academic experience. This thesis used an organizational ethnographic study in which the graduate students and instructors formed subcultures in the overall online graduate program. The Cultural Approach to Organizations was used as the theoretical basis to discover the meanings attributed to this topic from the perspective of the members of this community. Previous research of this topic primarily focused on comparing online educational classes to face-to-face classrooms. These perspectives focused …
School Choice As Means Of Social Change, Derryce Howzell
School Choice As Means Of Social Change, Derryce Howzell
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Parents and politicians have debated the topic of school choice for more than 20 years. The argument has changed slightly while also allowing more options to families. Rather than require students to be subject to de facto segregation, school choice offers the opportunity for students to interact with a more diverse population of students. As students interact with other students of diverse background they develop a better understanding of the world. Research suggests these students are also more likely to attend higher education and ultimately upgrade their socio-economic class. These interactions coupled with access to greater resources allow minority students …
Effective And Ethical Sales Communication For Pharmaceutical Representatives, John Paul Recinto
Effective And Ethical Sales Communication For Pharmaceutical Representatives, John Paul Recinto
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
There are so many different communication styles utilized by pharmaceutical sales representatives. This thesis handles the quandary of whether those communication styles are not only effective among the interactions with medical providers, but whether those effective means of communicating are embedded with ethical communication as well. The theory of symbolic interactionism and the philosophical basis of persuasive speech expound on the methodology pharmaceutical sales representatives implement with the people he or she encounters. Medical providers also need to perceive that their encounters with pharmaceutical sales representatives are congruently effective and ethical interactions, which is revealed by qualitative research methods in …
Exploring The Efficacy Of Speech-Act Theory In Biblical Literature, Emory David Dively
Exploring The Efficacy Of Speech-Act Theory In Biblical Literature, Emory David Dively
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
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Celebrities In Popular Culture: How Their Use Of Social Media Contributes To Their Success, Caleb Lamont
Celebrities In Popular Culture: How Their Use Of Social Media Contributes To Their Success, Caleb Lamont
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
It is amazing to see the potential impacts social media can have on an individual. If used effectively, social media can transform the way ordinary people live into instant celebrity status. If individuals with talent are not media literate and do not have the knowledge to use the Internet and use social media platforms to showcase their abilities for the world to see, their talent could be going to waste. Social media allows media literate individuals to connect with the world and satisfy any needs or desires that they may have.
Understanding Bystander Behavior In Cyberbullying Encounters: An Application Of Bystander Apathy Theory, Jodie M. Bowers
Understanding Bystander Behavior In Cyberbullying Encounters: An Application Of Bystander Apathy Theory, Jodie M. Bowers
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Cyberbullying consequences are increasingly turning tragic with the victims committing suicide. Cyberbullying is carried out through computer mediated communication and due to public nature of social media platforms, it is natural to believe any number of individuals are witnessing any and all acts of communication. This becomes especially problematic during cyberbullying encounters because the victim is vulnerable to hurtful communication from anyone who views the attack. The victim is also subject to humiliation because of sharing capabilities that computer mediated communication provides. However, it has been proven that bullies will typically back down in face-to-face situations if a witness intervenes, …
Increasing Women's Body Satisfaction Through Dialogue, Suzanne Michelle Burdick
Increasing Women's Body Satisfaction Through Dialogue, Suzanne Michelle Burdick
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This qualitative study investigated how and to what extent dialogue can serve to increase women’s sense of satisfaction with their bodies. It is based on Martin Buber’s philosophy of “being” versus “seeming” in dialogue. Its theoretical basis consists of Cognitive Dissonance Theory, Coordinated Management of Meaning Theory, and Dialogism. For the research, two sessions of the Body Project’s Body Acceptance Class, a small-group discussion-based eating disorder prevention program, were facilitated. Participants were surveyed before and after to assess their levels of body satisfaction. Participant observations and intensive interviews were conducted to explore if, how, and to what extent participation in …
Spite As Pedagogy: Finding The Optimal Relationship Between This, That, And The Other, Laine Colley
Spite As Pedagogy: Finding The Optimal Relationship Between This, That, And The Other, Laine Colley
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This thesis is a qualitative, meta-analysis and philosophic study of spite. It attempts to answer the question: Does mirth require stigma, i.e., Can bootstrap heroism exist in an inclusive society? It is built upon the philosophical foundations of Aristotle, Sartre, Buber, and Friere and the communication theory of social identity. One thing can be said for certain: abuse creates a callous over undesirable behavior, and those in power decide where the masses get hit. Therefore, the poor and marginalized exist as exemplars and threats to the upwardly mobile, who live to endear themselves and better their position in proximity to …
Communication And Nondrits: Implementing Asynchronous Web 2.0 Strategies To Built Community And Successful Development Practices, Laura Lynn Hutchinson
Communication And Nondrits: Implementing Asynchronous Web 2.0 Strategies To Built Community And Successful Development Practices, Laura Lynn Hutchinson
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Due to web-based technologies and social media, the nonDrit industry is currently experiencing a change in the way fundraising is accomplished, business is developed, and information is communicated to the public. Some organizations have embraced these changes, while others are hesitating to move in a new direction. While the organizations changing with the industry are making major strides in their business success, those who are not redeveloping are missing out on an opportunity to increase their volunteer base, organization awareness, and financial support. In order to help nonDrit organizations understand the benefits of the evolving technologies, a static, poorly designed …
Meeting Constituent Needs Through E-Governance, Morgan Drdak
Meeting Constituent Needs Through E-Governance, Morgan Drdak
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Government agencies are adopting e-governance projects at an incredible pace to increase transparency, constituent participation, and collaboration. Although these projects have the potential to improve the relationships between constituents and their governments, there are major barriers to the successful implementation and management of such initiatives, including limited resources, the inherently inflexible nature of bureaucracy, and the involvement of politicians and public managers with minimal understanding of e-governance. To assist government agencies in overcoming these barriers, a project management model and set of best practices have been developed by applying the uses and gratifications communication theory to a synthesis of available …
African Americans' Perceived Social Identities Through Media Projection, Adenike Orekoya
African Americans' Perceived Social Identities Through Media Projection, Adenike Orekoya
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
African Americans are commonly defined by artificial characteristics which portray them in restrictive roles. This is a result of media’s influence and the way its messages shape society. As a result, African Americans’ self-identity is shaped by the negative images they see and hear in their environment. Based on the application of Feminist Standpoint Theory in concurrence with Semiotic Theory, this study examines the consequences and effect of bias media messages. Furthermore, it investigates these consequences on African Americans' individual and collective identity due to media depictions. This thesis investigates how public opinion affects African Americans’ perception of themselves. The …
The Collapse Of Sensemaking At The Pennsylvania State University, Travis Schott
The Collapse Of Sensemaking At The Pennsylvania State University, Travis Schott
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) has generated billions of dollars from collegiate licensing of products and corporate sponsorship due largely to the success of their football program. Therefore, significant economic consequences exist if the PSU brand sustains damage to its image and reputation. This thesis examines events and communication among key actors at PSU who had knowledge of allegations, or who were directly involved with the investigation of Jerry Sandusky, the former PSU football defensive coordinator, for improper sexual contact with minors dating back as far as 1998. Two reports published following independent investigations of this incident provide detailed accounts …
Small Group Crisis Response Strategies In Relation To Large Groups, Nina Madeline Sorber
Small Group Crisis Response Strategies In Relation To Large Groups, Nina Madeline Sorber
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Crisis communication, as a whole, has been widely studied by many communication researchers. Much of the research focuses on large corporations and devastating crises that become a household name. Crises such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989 or the criminal scandal of the Enron Corporation in 2001 are deliberately studied for the success and failures of its crisis management teams. What remains understudied are the crises of small groups. Socha (1997) describes a small group as being more than two and less than 15 people. With the millions of professional small groups in the world today, crises are …
Relationship Between Narrative And Engagement, Shelley Janine Svedahl
Relationship Between Narrative And Engagement, Shelley Janine Svedahl
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This study examined the use of narrative, specifically storytelling, on the perception of participation in the decision-making process. The changing demographics increased diversity in the workplace, and the need to increase understanding between cultures is particularly important when difference is often perceived as a barrier. A number of studies have been conducted to explore the use of narrative, and it is critical that communicators seek ways to create opportunities for sharing stories. This study utilized an ethnographic focus group and individual interviews involving a sample of eleven First Nations and non-First Nations people employed in a Branch where storytelling is …
Establishing Credibility Online Through Impression Management Strategies, Shauna Vanbogart
Establishing Credibility Online Through Impression Management Strategies, Shauna Vanbogart
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This project sought to understand how individuals establish credibility online through impression management strategies. Applying Goffman’s (1959) impression management theory, the literature review highlighted four leading self-presentation tactics that bolster credibility effectively on the Internet: structure and aesthetics of personal websites, publication of content that is consistent, insightful and authentic, the use of self-disclosure, and verification of expertise through testimonials and references. These four self-presentation strategies were applied to analyze eight entrepreneurs who have successfully built a credible presence online. These case studies were further developed through the design of online course that teaches entrepreneurs how to use impression management …
Silent Voice: Buberian Philosophy And Nonverbal Disability, Elizabeth M. Minium
Silent Voice: Buberian Philosophy And Nonverbal Disability, Elizabeth M. Minium
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Individuals who are developmentally disabled and nonverbal, possessing little if any symbolic expressive or receptive language, are virtually invisible in the United States. This study presupposes that all persons, including those who are nonverbal and/or developmentally disabled, have a unique “voice” and contribution to the communication practices of humanity and society. This philosophical study analyzes the qualities of communication of developmentally disabled, nonverbal individuals and their communication partners through the lens of Martin Buber’s dialogic philosophy. Conclusions suggest: 1) developmentally disabled, nonverbal persons do relate and communicate, and definitions of “communication” and “dialogue” should include those who do not think …