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Presentations & Publications


Published Papers

 

2009

 

  • Nowak, K., Hamilton, M., & Hammond, C. (2009). Evaluation of avatars: Anthropomorphic, realistic, and gendered imagery as triggers of charisma effects. Media Psychology, 12(1), 50-76.

2008

 

  • Nowak, K., Hamilton, M., & Hammond, C. (2009). Evaluation of avatars: Anthropomorphic, realistic, and gendered imagery as triggers of charisma effects. Media Psychology, 12(1), 50-76. 
  • Acar Adam & Polonsky Maxim (2008). Online Social Networks and insights into marketing communications. Journal of Internet Commerce, 6(4), 55-72. 
  • Acar Adam (2008). Antecedents and consequences of online social networking behavior: the case of facebook.com.  Journal of Web Site Promotion (Coming out in May Issue).
  • Gregov, R.J. (2008).  The re-illustration of comic book heroes.  The International Journal of Comic Art, 10(1), 471-481.
  • Hamilton, M. A., Buck, R., Chory, R. M., Beatty, M. J., & Patrylak, L. (2008). Selfish individualistic and prosocial cooperation as antecedents to verbal aggression and cooperativeness.  In M. Beatty & J. McCroskey (Eds.). Advances in Communication Research: Biological Perspectives (pp. 227-250).Creskill, NJ: Hampton Press.  
  • Hamilton, M. A., Patrylak, L. A., Min, E. (2008). Exploring the effect of imperative mood position statements on attitudes. American Journal of Media Psychology (1-22). 
  • Hammond, C. & Willen-Brown, S. (2008, May). Citation Searching: Search Smarter & Find More. Computers in Libraries, 28(5), 10-14.
  • Nowak, K.L., & Rauh, C. (2008).  Choose your buddy icon carefully: The influence of avatar androgyny, anthropomorphism and credibility in online interactions.  Computers in Human Behavior, 24 (4), 1473-1493.
  • Umphrey, L. R., Wickersham, J. A., & Sherblom, J. C. (2008). Student perceptions of the instructor's relational characteristics, the classroom communication experience, and the interaction involvement in face-to-face versus video conference instruction. Communication Research Reports, 25(2), 102-114. 
  • Willen-Brown, S. & Hammond, C. (2008). Peer to Peer: UConn’s experiment with student “ambassadors” for vendor-funded training on specialized searching. Library Journal, 133(15), 28-30. 

2007

 

  • Acar, Adam (2007). Testing the effects of incidental advertising exposure in online gaming Environments. Journal of Interactive Advertising, 8 (1) Available online: http://www.jiad.org/vol8/no1/acar/index.htm. 
  • Long, K. W., Galarneau, P. W., Carlson, J. R., & Bryan, E. C. (2007). The untamed blog: Public relations asset or liability?  In S. C. Duhe (Ed.), New Media and Public Relations. New York: Peter Lang.
  • Umphrey, L. R., Wickersham, J. A., & Sherblom, J. C. (in press). Student perceptions of the instructor's relational characteristics, the classroom communication experience, and the interaction involvement in face-to-face versus video conference instruction. Communication Research Reports, 25(2), 323-333.    

2006

 

  • Acar, A. (2006). Liking it without believing it: Analysis of the attitudes toward humorous ads and the moderator roles of sense of humor and skepticism. Journal of International Business Research, 6(1), 73-80.
  • Buck, R., & Powers, S. R. (2006). The Biological Foundations of Social Organization: The Dynamic Emergence of Social Structure through Nonverbal Communication. In V. Manusov and Miles Patterson (Eds.). The SAGE Handbook of Nonverbal Communication (pp. 119-138). Thousand Oaks, CA, USA: Sage Publications.
  • Wang, Alex and Acar Selcuk (2006). Segmenting Cellular Phone Users through Gender; Attitudes toward Internet and Wireless Promotions.  IABD Yearbook 2006, International Academy of Business Disciplines (pp. 172-177). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
  • Wang, A. and Acar, A. (2006). Information search and mobile promotions. International Journal of Mobile Marketing, 1(2), 80-87.   

2005

 

  • Buck, R., & Renfro Powers, S. (2005). The expression, communication, and regulation of biological emotions: Sex and cultural differences and similarities.  Psychologia. XLVIII, 335-353.  
  • Nowak, K., & Rauh, C. (2005). The influence of the avatar on online perceptions of anthropomorphism, androgyny, credibility, homophily and attraction. Journal of Computer Mediated Communication, 11(1), article 8.     
  • Snyder, L. & Cistulli, M. (2005).  Communication Campaigns for Chronic and Emergency Health Problems in M. Haider (Ed.), Global Public Health Communication (pp. 201-305), Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

 

Conference Papers

 

2009

  • Carlson, J, Kowal, C.J, & McGloin, R. (2009, May).  An individual’s emotional reaction to political advertisements: Using framing and priming as a theoretical framework.   Paper presented at the International Communication Association Conference in Chicago, 2009.
  • Fu, H. (2009, April). The role of cynicism and involvement in the perceived credibility of media sources among college students.  Paper presented at Poster Session of the 100th Annual Convention of ECA, Philadelphia, PA. 
  • Krishnan, A., & Wickersham, J. A. (2009, April). Gender role differences in children’s television advertising in India: A content analysis. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Communication Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Li, S. (2009, April). The Effects of Stress and Social Support on the Relationship Experiences of Long Distance Romantic Relationship Partners. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Communication Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Lin, C.A. & Carlson, J. (2009, May).  Theorizing College Students' High-Risk Drinking Behavior: An Exploratory Study.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Chicago, IL. 
  • Lin, C.A., Carlson, J., & Ryan, A. (2009, May).  Episodic Heavy Drinking Cognition, Affect, and Behavior: A Formative Research Approach.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
  • MacNeil, T.  (2009, April).  The influence of culture and gender on public touch between Chinese and Americans.  Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Communication Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Miller, M., Jalette, J., & Fu, H. (2009, April). Diffusion of E-Learning Technology: The Role of Gatekeepers, Immersion, and Receptivity.  Paper presented at the 7th Northeast Media Literacy Conference, Storrs, CT.
  • Stifano, S.C.  Movies, Meaning, and Social Influence:  A Developmental-Interactionist Theory of Film Communication (2009, May).  Panel presented at annual conference of the International Communication Association. Chicago, IL.

 

 2008

 

  • Carlson, J & Kowal, C.J. (2008, November).  A Theoretical Application of Priming and Framing: Exploring Political Advertising's Impact on a Candidate's Source Credibility-Revised.   Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, San Diego, CA. 
  • Carlson, J. R., Lin, C. A., & Luo, Q. L. (2008, May) Making a Difference in Campus Energy Conservation: Overcoming Barriers and Motivating College Students to Conserve Energy. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Eastern Communication Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Gallicchio, M., Koberstein, N. F., McGloin, R., & Langestedt, E. (2998, May). Adult Attachment and General Social Support as Predictors of Emotional Quality of Life. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Communication Association, Pittsburgh, PA. 
  • Kalnova, S., & Hamilton, M. (2008, May). The effect of image features on the activation of archetypes.  Paper presented at the International Communication Association, Montreal, Canada.   
  • Kowal, C. J., & Kasker, C. (2008, November).  Sympathy Effects in Political Announcements: Examining John Edwards' Decision in the Light of Elizabeth Edwards Health Crisis.  Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, San Diego, CA. 
  • Kowal, C.J & Carlson, J. (2008, August).  Priming and Framing: Exploring Political Advertising's Impact on a Candidate's Source Credibility.  Paper presented at the American Political Science Association, Boston, MA.
  • Lin, C.A., Szigethy, T., & Carlson, J. (2008, August).  Tailored Health Intervention and Peer-Driven Health Marketing: Reducing High-Risk Drinking Behavior on a College Campus.  Paper presented at the Second Annual National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
  • Nowak, K., Hamilton, M. & Hammond, C. (2008, October). The effect of viewer perceptions of avatar anthropomorphism and realism on judgments of credibility, homophily, and avatar choice.  Paper presented at the Presence Conference, Italy.
  • Polonsky, M., Selcuk, A., & Gregov, J. (2008, May). "Cut me a Break!" Effects of Media and social Pressure on Behavioral Intentions to Get Cosmetic Surgery. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Montreal, Canada.  
  • Polonsky, M., Snyder, L. B., Bilgen, V. (2008, October). Are industry-sponsored alcohol responsibility messages responsible enough? An analysis of public service announce-ments and industry-sponsored responsibility messages in alcohol advertisements on national television in 2007. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Diego.
  • Snyder, L. B., Li, S., Huedo-Medina, T. B., Noar, S., Kotz, J., D'Alessandro, N., Polonsky, M., & Fuhrel-Forbis, A. (2008, October).  Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of tailored interventions over time. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Diego.
  • Snyder, L. B., Li, S., Huedo-Medina, T. B., Noar, S., Kotz, J., D'Alessandro, N., Polonsky, M., & Fuhrel-Forbis, A. (2008, August). Tailored interventions are more effective than traditional interventions over time: A meta-analysis. Paper presented at the Second Annual National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media, Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
  • Trust, R., & Farrar, K. (2008, November). Breastfeeding & the Media. Presenting at the National Communication Association annual conference, San Diego, CA.
  • Trust, R., Farrar, K., Barta, W., Snyder, L.B. (2008, May). Context dependent analysis of the determinants of condom attitudes among emerging adults. Poster presented at the 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, San Francisco, CA. 
  • Stifano, S.C., Kowal, C., & Hunt, D. (2006, April).  The Correlates of Emotional Quality of Life:  Measuring Friendship, Academic Success, and Socioeconomic Status.  Paper presented at the Eastern Communication Association, 2008. 
  • VanLear, A., Hammond, C & Kowal, C. (2008, May). Development and Validation of Emotional Quality of Life (EQL) Scales for Communication Research.  Presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Montreal, CA.
  • VanLear, A., Kowal, C, Hammond, C. & Luo, Q. (2008, April). Convergent, Discriminant, and Predictive Validity of the Emotional Quality of Life (EQL) Scale for Interpersonal Communication Research. To be presented at the Eastern Communication Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.  
  • Weaver, S., Koberstein, N. F., Danielowicz, J., & Koberstein, K. (2008, July).  Call Me: Contact Type and Frequency in Young Adult Sibling Relationships. Paper accepted at the International Association for Relationship Research Conference (IARR) Providence, RI.

 

 2007

 

  • Buck, R. & Powers, S. R. (October, 2007). Both of Us Are Emotional in My Brain: Interaction and the Dyad-level Experience of Emotion. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Chicago, IL.  
  • Buck, R., Kenny, D. A., Powers, S. R., Boone, R. T., Triantis, G., Ferrer, R., & Iwamitsu, Y. (2007, January). Individual and dyad-level factors in emotional communication: How much do close relationships count in mediating health effects? Symposium "The Communication of Emotion in Close Relationships," conducted at the 8th Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Memphis, TN. 
  • Gomes, S.B. & Stifano, S.C. (2007). The foundations of Artistic Communication: Sex and Gender differences in artistic habits. Presentation to be offered at the Conference of the International Communication Association. Montreal, CN.  May 25, 2008. 
  • Polonsky, M., Rauh, C., & Buck, R. (2007, May).  Initial Cooperation in Computer Mediated Prisoner's Dilemma. Paper presented at the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL. 
  • Hamilton, M. A., Min, E., & Patrylak, L. A. (2007, May).  The effect of imperative mood position statements on attitude change in associative networks.  Paper accepted for presentation to the Information Systems Division, International Communication Association.  Annual Convention San Francisco, CA.  
  • Kotz, J., Krishnan, A. & Wickersham, J. (2007, November). Structural Equation Modeling: The State of the Art in Communication Science. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association (NCA), Chicago, IL.  
  • Kotz, J. (2007, May). Defining Christian beliefs and proselytism to explore belief discrepancy effects. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, San Francisco, CA. 
  • Nowak, K., Hamilton, M., Hammond, C., & Krishnan, A. (2007, May).  Evaluations of Avatars: Anthropomorphic, Realistic and Gendered Imagery as Triggers of Charisma Effects. Paper presented at the conference of the International Communication Association, San Francisco, CA.  
  • Pearson. A. R., West. T. V., Renfro (Powers), S, Buck, R., Dovidio, J. F., Ferris, J. K., Henning, R. A., & Rauh. C. (2007, January). “Live via satellite”: The impact of disrupted communication on inter- and intra-racial perception. Poster session presented at the 8th Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Memphis, TN. 
  • Polonsky, M., Selcuk, A., & Gregov, J. (2007, May). "Cut me a Break!" Effects of Media and social Pressure on Behavioral Intentions to Get Cosmetic Surgery.  Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Montreal, Canada.  
  • Powers, S. R., Bassett, J., Kotz, J., & Kowal, C. (2007, November). Free or Cheap Video and Audio Tools We Love. Poster presented at the 93rd Annual Convention of the National Communication Association. Chicago, IL. 
  • Powers, S. R., Buck, R., Kiehl, K., & Schaich-Borg, J. (2007, November). An fMRI Study of Neural Responses to Spontaneous Emotional Expressions: Evidence for a Communicative Theory of Empathy. Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Convention of the National Communication Association. Chicago, IL.   
  • Powers, S. (2007, May). An fMRI Study of Nonverbal Receiving Ability: Implications for a Neural Model of Empathy. Accepted panel "In Search of the Right Mind: Left- and Right-Hemisphere Bases of Communication" to be presented at the 57th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association, San Francisco, CA. 
  • Rauh, C. & Polonski, M. (2007, May) Cooperation at First Move: Computer-mediated Prisoner’s Dilemma Study.  Paper presented at the 57th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association, San Francisco, CA, USA. ***Top Paper Information Systems***  
  • VanLear, C.A., & Li, S.(2007, November).  Supportive communication and emotional quality of life in alcoholism recovery. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington DC, 2007. 
  • VanLear, C.A., Li, S., & Rangarajan, S. (2007, May). Communication, Social Support, and Emotional Quality of Life in Alcoholism Recovery. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, San Francisco.

 2006

 

  • Acar, Selcuk.  (2006, October).  Liking it without believing it: Analysis of the attitudes toward humorous ads and the moderator roles of sense of humor and skepticism.  Paper presented at the International Academy of Business and Economics, Nevada. 
  • Buck, R., Ferrer, R., & Rauh, C. (2006, November).  Judgments of emotions involved in sexual relationships. Paper presented at 92nd Annual Convention of the National Communication Association. San Antonio, TX. 
  • Cistulli, M. & Snyder, L. (2006, May).  Priming, repetition, and the effects of multiple messages on perceptions of a political candidate. Paper accepted at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Dresden, Germany. 
  • Hamilton, M. A., Patrylak, L. A. (2006, May).  Motivation, social context, and cognitive processing as evolving concepts in persuasion theory.  Paper accepted for presentation to the Information Systems Division, International Communication Association.  Annual Convention Dresden, Germany. 
  • Kotz, J., Cistulli, M., & Palumbo, P. (2006, November).  The effects of fear-appeals in an anti-smoking advertisement.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, San Antonio, Texas. 
  • Kotz, J., Krishnan, A. & Wickersham, J. (2007, November). Structural Equation Modeling: The State of the Art in Communication Science. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association (NCA), Chicago, IL.  
  • Kotz, J., Renfro (Powers), S., & Cistulli, M. (2006, November). The effect of audio-video signal delay on interpersonal synchrony of gaze and smile: A frequency domain and time domain time-series analysis. Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Convention of the National Communication Association. San Antonio, TX. 
  • Lapierre, M., Snyder, L., D’alessandro, N.  (2006, May). Children and trade characters:  recall, liking, and behavioral outcomes. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Dresden, Germany.
  • Nowak, K.L., Atkin, D., Rauh, C., Hamilton, M. (2006, September). Uses of the Internet by college students: Implications for political involvement. Presented at the Annual Meeting of Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication, San Francisco, CA. 
  • Polonsky, M. (2006, November).  Wet campuses: Predicting heavy drinking with social norms marketing, institutional preventions, and alcohol promotions.  Paper presented at the National Communication Association, San Antonio, TX. 
  • Polonsky, M. & Buck, R. (2006, November).  Political orientation and gender effects on social and moral emotions. Paper presented at the National Communication Association, San Antonio, TX.
  • Powers, S. R., Peham, D., Koschier, A., Easton, C., & Buck, R. (2006, August). A Case Study of a Mother and her Son with Schizophrenia using FACS analysis. Poster presented at the 15th Annual Conference of the International Society for Research on Emotions, Atlanta, GA. 
  • Powers, S. R., & Rauh, C. (2006, November). The Effect of Feedback Delay on the Experience and Communication of Emotions: A Dyadic Analysis. Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Convention of the National Communication Association. San Antonio, TX. ***Top Student Paper Award*** 
  • Rauh, C., Polonsky, M. & Buck, R. (2006).  Cooperation at first move: Computer-mediated prisoner's dilemma study.  Paper to be presented at the International Communication Association, San Francisco, CA. ***Top Information Systems paper*** 
  • Renfro, S. & Rauh, C. (2006, November). The Effect of Feedback Delay on the Experience and Communication of Emotions: A Dyadic Analysis. Paper presented to the 92nd Annual Convention of the National Communication Association. San Antonio, TX. Received the Top Student Paper award in the Social Cognitions Division. 
  • Snyder, L.B., Fleming-Milici, F., Slater, M., Sun, H., Strizhakova, Y. (2006, January).  Effects of alcohol advertising exposure on youth drinking. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 160, 18-24.   
  • Snyder, L., Kotz, J., LaPierre, M., Maloney, E., & Fuhrel, A. (2006, November). Entertainment-Education Approaches for Reaching Urban Youth. Presenter for the Health Communication Division panel focusing on Individuals at Risk: Reports from the CDC Centers of Excellence in Health Communication at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association in San Antonio, TX. 
  • Snyder, L. B., Lapierre, M. A., & Maloney, E. K. (2006, November).  Using mass media to improve nutrition: A meta-analytic examination of campaigns and interventions.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.
  • Strickler, Z., Neafsey, P., Rauh, C. & Lin, C. (2006, April). User-centered design prototyping: Preventing drug interactions in older adults. Paper presented (Z. Strickler, presenter) at Visual Communication Design Colloquium, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. 
  • Strickler, Z., Rauh, C., Lin, C. & Neafsey, P. J. (2006, April).  Formative Research for Interface Design for Older Adults: Reducing Adverse Self-medication Behaviors. Paper presented at the 2006 Design Research Society International Conference, Lisbon, Portugal.    

 

2005

 

  • Buck, R., Nakamura, M., Vieira, E. T., Jr., and Polonsky, M. (2005, November). Dynamics of Higher Level Social Emotions: A Cross-National Comparison of America and Japan. Paper Presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association: Boston, MA.  
  • Hamilton, M. A., Buck, R., Patrylak, L. A., Chory-Assad, R. M., & Beatty, M. J. (2005, November).  Selfish Individualism and Prosocial Cooperation: Treating Verbal Aggressiveness as a Bi-dimensional Construct. Paper presented to the Social Cognition Division, National Communication Association.  Annual Convention Boston, MA. 
  • Kotz, J., Palumbo, P., Johnston, M., & Buck, R. (2005, November) Effects of emotional and nonverbal characteristics on persuasion: Towards a new model in a new medium.  Presentation at the National Communication Association Convention, Boston, Saturday, November 2005.   
  • Kotz, J., Snyder, J. L., & Johnston, M. (2005, November). Effects of GDSS on participation equality: A meta-analysis.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston. 
  • Krcmar, M. & Renfro, S. (2005, May). Media enjoyment as affect, cognition and behavior: Developing a Scale to assess enjoyment. Paper presented at the 55th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association, New York, NY. 
  • Li, S., Zhang, Y., & Zhao, D. (2005, May). A longitudinal study: does synchronous channel use affect the long-distance relationship? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association.  
  • Nowak, K. & Rauh C. (2005, November). The influence of the avatar on online perceptions of anthropomorphism, androgyny, credibility, homophily and attraction. Paper presented at the 91st Annual Conference of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA, USA. 
  • Renfro, S. & Rauh, C. (2005, May) Video Delay Effects on Emotions, Involvement, and Communication Outcomes. Paper presented at the 55th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association, New York, NY, USA. 
  • Renfro, S. & Trust, R. (2005, November).  The Influence of Emotional Education on the Expression of Anger in Romantic Relationships. Paper presented at the 91st Annual Convention of the National Communication Association. Boston, MA. 
  • Snyder, J. L. & Cornetto, K. M. (2005, November) Communication channel use and perceived communication privacy in the workplace:  The effects of social influence on communication monitoring and surveillance in organizations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston. 
  • Snyder, J. L. & Cornetto, K. M. (2005, May). Predictors and outcomes of perceived communication surveillance in organizations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, New York. 
  • Sun, X. H. & Kalnova, S. (2005, May). Thinking or Feeling? Effectiveness of anti-drinking ads. Paper presented at 2005 Annual conference of International Communication Association, in New York, NY. Health communication division. 
  • VanLear, C. A., & Li, S. (2005, May). Dynamic modeling of scheduled and nonscheduled communication processes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, New York, 2005. 
  • Wang, J., Li, S., & Dire, N. (2005, November). A meta-analysis of outcome criteria for computer-mediated vs. non-computer-mediated brainstorming and decision-making. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, 2005.

 

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