Ua35/3 Memorandum Re: Faculty Mentoring Award,
2015
Western Kentucky University
Ua35/3 Memorandum Re: Faculty Mentoring Award, Wku Provost
WKU Administration Documents
Memorandum re: faculty mentoring award issued by the WKU Provost in 2015.
Ua19/16/1 2015-16 Wku Track & Field Cross Country Record Book,
2015
Western Kentucky University
Ua19/16/1 2015-16 Wku Track & Field Cross Country Record Book, Wku Athletic Media Relations
WKU Administration Documents
WKU track and field media guide for 2015-16 season.
Ua12/4 Stall Street Journal, Vol. 7,
2015
Western Kentucky University
Ua12/4 Stall Street Journal, Vol. 7, Wku Health Services
WKU Administration Documents
Broadsides developed by WKU Health Services to convey public health information in students in bathroom stalls. Incomplete run.
“I’M Here To Do Business. I’M Not Here To Play Games.” Work, Consumption, And Masculinity In Storage Wars,
2015
Butler University
“I’M Here To Do Business. I’M Not Here To Play Games.” Work, Consumption, And Masculinity In Storage Wars, Mark A. Rademacher, Casey R. Kelly
Scholarship and Professional Work - Communication
This essay examines the first season of Storage Wars and suggests the program helps mediate the putative crisis in American masculinity by suggesting that traditional male skills are still essential where knowledge supplants manual labor. We read representations of “men at work” in traditionally “feminine” consumer markets, as a form of masculine recuperation situated within the culture of White male injury. Specifically, Storage Wars appropriates omnivorous consumption, thrift, and collaboration to fit within the masculine repertoire of self-reliance, individualism, and competition. Thus, the program adapts hegemonic masculinity by showcasing male auction bidders adeptly performing feminine consumer practices. Whether the feminine …
A Humanistic Approach To Understanding Child Consumer Socialization In Us Homes,
2015
Butler University
A Humanistic Approach To Understanding Child Consumer Socialization In Us Homes, Lucy Atkinson, Michelle R. Nelson, Mark A. Rademacher
Scholarship and Professional Work - Communication
We present findings from a qualitative, multisite, multi-method, longitudinal study of parents and their preschool-aged children that explores the intersections of marketing influences in the home and in the larger outside world of children. Findings indicate that preschoolers represent complicated and nuanced “consumers in training” beyond predictions based on their “perceptual stage of development.” Specifically, our data revealed interesting ways in which marketing and consumer culture can foster a number of pro-social consumer outcomes (e.g., charity, gift-giving, financial literacy). We also noted an emerging understanding by preschoolers of the social meanings of goods for identity construction and product evaluation. Finally, …
Framing Of Jacob Zuma And Polygamy In Die Burger (2008-2013),
2015
Butler University
Framing Of Jacob Zuma And Polygamy In Die Burger (2008-2013), Margaretha Geertsema-Sligh
Scholarship and Professional Work - Communication
No abstract provided.
Women's Enews: Reaching Out To The Arab World,
2015
Butler University
Women's Enews: Reaching Out To The Arab World, Margaretha Geertsema-Sligh
Scholarship and Professional Work - Communication
No abstract provided.
Facebook Frets: The Role Of Social Media Use In Predicting Social And Facebook-Specific Anxiety,
2015
Butler University
Facebook Frets: The Role Of Social Media Use In Predicting Social And Facebook-Specific Anxiety, Lee Farquhar, Theresa Davidson
Scholarship and Professional Work - Communication
Theory suggests that Facebook users may experience anxiety due to accessibility of their self-presentations to their entire networks. This project examines the impact of Facebook use on general social anxiety and Facebook-specific anxiety. Predictors we consider include the intensity of Facebook use, role conflict experienced during Facebook use, self-monitoring activities of the user, and religiosity of the user. Findings indicate that Facebook may, indeed, be increasing anxiety. Role conflict and religiosity can also increase Facebook-specific anxiety. Self-monitoring decreases Facebook-specific anxiety but increases general social anxiety. These findings suggest that, under certain circumstances, Facebook use may lead to heightened anxiety.
The Social Experience Of Internet Gamers: A Pilot Study,
2015
Old Dominion University
The Social Experience Of Internet Gamers: A Pilot Study, Kristy L. Carlisle, Charles P. Carrington
Counseling & Human Services Faculty Publications
The purpose of this phenomenological pilot study was to explore the lived social experiences of Internet gamers. Findings highlighted the impact of Internet gaming on social interactions, social functioning, and social identity. The findings in the pilot study related to addiction supported the need for future research into the legitimacy of Internet Gaming Disorder as a mental health issue.
Where We Have Been And Where We Can Go From Here: Looking To The Future In Research On Media, Race And Ethnicity,
2015
Chapman University
Where We Have Been And Where We Can Go From Here: Looking To The Future In Research On Media, Race And Ethnicity, Riva Tukachinsky
Communication Faculty Articles and Research
This special issue illuminates the ways in which media portrayals and practices, together, create barriers to inclusion for diverse groups and normalize existing patterns of relegation on and off the screen. Media representations of race and ethnicity have critical consequences for intergroup relationships and for marginalized group members’ self-concept. A synthesis of the research included in this volume demonstrates the significance of these questions across media outlets, their relevancy despite the rise of new technologies, and their application to social contexts outside the U.S.. Finally, this concluding article suggests directions for future research and offers implications for policies that can …
How Women Of Color Are Portrayed On The Cover Of Magazines: A Content Analysis On The Images Of Black/African, Latina, Asian And Native American (Balana),
2015
Minnesota State University - Mankato
How Women Of Color Are Portrayed On The Cover Of Magazines: A Content Analysis On The Images Of Black/African, Latina, Asian And Native American (Balana), Connie Johnson
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
Historically, women of color with little knowledge can blindly imitate the images of themselves as portrayed in mass media, which can be harmful to their self-esteem, contradictions of self-identification, and daily interactions with majority people. Media literacy is important in understanding how images of minority women are distorted to fit the dominant group's ideals and cultural relevance, which affect the identity of minority women. The researcher through the use of BALANA and content analysis examined some attributes of how women of color (WOC) are portrayed on the cover of eight selected magazines, for example, 1) Good Housekeeping, 2) Cosmopolitan, 3) …
Going Solo: A Study Into The Framing And Salience Of International Terrorism,
2015
Eastern Illinois University
Going Solo: A Study Into The Framing And Salience Of International Terrorism, Arianne Gouveia
Masters Theses
In order to explore presidential rhetoric, media coverage and its contribution to public opinion, this thesis will examine these facets in the matters of international terrorism. More specifically, terrorism in India, Syria, and Afghanistan will be assessed and compared during two time periods: 2003-2004, and 2011-2012. This thesis will predominately attempt to evaluate the relationship between the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) and actual coverage. By searching for key words in presidential speeches from President Obama and President Bush, evaluating the news coverage of terrorist activity in all three countries, this thesis will attempt to show the impact of presidential speeches …
Aggression Predictors In Video Games: Is Catharsis To Blame?,
2015
University of Kentucky
Aggression Predictors In Video Games: Is Catharsis To Blame?, Robert Craig Vaughn
Theses and Dissertations--Communication
The majority of research tends to focus on the effects of violent video games, and as a result the motivations to play games are understudied. This study used the uses and gratifications theory as a framework for investigating game player’s motivation to play video games for the purpose of catharsis. This study also proposed that in-game variables, such as level of difficulty and content of the video game, all be investigated to see the effects they have on the achievement of catharsis or the development of aggression through other mediating variables such as enjoyment, control, and frustration with the game. …
Rethinking Gender And Image Politics On Social Media In The 2016 Presidential Election: A Case Study Of Hillary Clinton’S And Carly Fiorina’S Twitter Accounts,
2015
Louisiana State University
Rethinking Gender And Image Politics On Social Media In The 2016 Presidential Election: A Case Study Of Hillary Clinton’S And Carly Fiorina’S Twitter Accounts, Kira A. Schuette
Honors Capstones
No abstract provided.
Hollywood's Hindering Of Homosexuality For Heroes: Sexuality In Comic Books And Their Movies,
2015
Butler University
Hollywood's Hindering Of Homosexuality For Heroes: Sexuality In Comic Books And Their Movies, Makenna E. Imholte
Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection
Since the inception of comic books, superheroes have populated American households. These heroes, such as Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man, instill various values in youth. These values include honor, strength, and justice. Comic books have become a staple of America and have recently regained interest through film adaptations. These films reinforce the hegemonic masculinity and limited opportunities of women. While the comic books themselves also impose these themes, they also have begun to introduce LGBT themes into story lines and characters. However, these LGBT themes continuously get removed as the stories transform from comic book to film. The purpose of this …
Ua2/5 Wku Board Of Regents Publications,
2015
Western Kentucky University
Ua2/5 Wku Board Of Regents Publications, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Publications created by and about the WKU Board of Regents.
Ua11/3 Public Affairs Building & Construction File,
2015
Western Kentucky University
Ua11/3 Public Affairs Building & Construction File, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records regarding campus buildings and construction projects used for writing press releases. Includes construction information sheets, press releases and clippings from newspapers around the state.
Brand Obama: How Barack Obama Revolutionized Political Campaign Marketing In The 2008 Presidential Election,
2015
Claremont McKenna College
Brand Obama: How Barack Obama Revolutionized Political Campaign Marketing In The 2008 Presidential Election, Abigail Michaelsen
CMC Senior Theses
In 2008, President Barack Obama was named Advertising Age’s marketer of the year, the first time a politician won such an award. While presidential candidates have always employed marketing tactics in order to communicate their platform and persuade voters to support them, candidate Obama’s marketing campaign completely revolutionized the field. Through an innovative marketing strategy, candidate Barack Obama transformed himself from a mere political unknown in 2004 to a worldwide sensation by the time the general election started in 2008. His calls for “hope and change” and “post-partisanship” captured the hearts of Americans frustrated with failed Bush policy and constant …
What Makes A Good Ted Talk?,
2015
Claremont Mckenna College
What Makes A Good Ted Talk?, Jack R. Grodahl
CMC Senior Theses
Have you ever listened to a speech, seriously attempted to discern the speaker’s message, then realize you have forgotten most of, if not, the entire message moments after the speech is finished? Far too often audiences sit through a presentation focusing as best as they can, only to have the speaker craft a message in a way that is nearly impossible for the audience to remember. The best speakers not only deliver a memorable message, but also one that inspires their audience to action or change of mindset. Speakers at Ted Conferences are faced with a difficult challenge: they are …
Black Voices, White Power: Members Of The Black Press Make Meaning Of Media Hegemony,
2015
Marshall University
Black Voices, White Power: Members Of The Black Press Make Meaning Of Media Hegemony, Robert Redding Jr.
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
When a former black editor says he was told that blacks do not care about news by his white boss and a black deejay is told that his commentary is too hard hitting and not to go to an event featuring a black militant leader by his white boss, these personal accounts could be extrapolated to mean that there may still be a world filled with white privilege and an ensuing hegemonic bifurcation in a Communication Studies context. This study utilizes Afrocentricity and the agency that is denied to these two individuals to provide insight into a world where these …
