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The objectification of women and girls pervades most aspects of American culture including mass media communication, interpersonal communication, and the design, development, and marketing of consumer products. Read More…
Past research has revealed that youth in low income neighborhoods engage in higher rates of risky sexual activity than those in more affluent neighborhoods. Read More…
The operas of Richard Wagner have been mined since their premieres for their psychological content and possible interpretations. Read More…
John Stuart Mill explores the notion of individual autonomy and a citizen’s freedom from government interference in cases of self-regarding actions. Read More…
Past research has found that gay men experience body dissatisfaction with a desire to be thin and have lean muscle mass, whereas straight men often do not experience this body dissatisfaction (Levesque & Vichesky, 2006). Read More…
Computer-mediated communication is defined as communication that occurs over the internet and involves the use of a computer. Despite outward appearances, computer-mediated communication and face-to-face communication may be similar in some respects. Read More…
A review of current research regarding adolescent alcohol and cigarette use and family structure was conducted. The current research states a higher likelihood of substance use in adolescents in non-traditional family structures. Read More…
The typical lifespan of adults is extending into an age range when dementia disorders are likely to appear, and it has become increasingly likely that a person will be thrust into a position that involves caring for an elderly parent or demented spouse. This change in role is stressful for the new caregiver, creating a situation called “caregiver burden.” Read More…
Existing literature fails to comprehensively identify factors contributing to the comorbid relationship between eating disorders and unipolar depression. Read More…
The evolution of mass media and the constant display of ordinary people on television have revolutionized the programs that we now watch. Most of us question the “reality” of these programs, but we do not argue their entertainment values; this project examines the popular phenomenon of reality TV as a genre in popular culture. Read More…