Transgender and non-binary people face disproportionate mental health concerns, most prominently, higher levels of depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide compared to levels reported by their cisgender peers. A factor that significantly fuels this concerning disparity is the level of safety and acceptance that trans and non-binary folks say they...
This literature review focuses on the media's impact on 3 Colorado mass shootings including Columbine, the Aurora Theater, and Table Mesa King Soopers. The text examines the media's impact on the victims and the factors that take part whilst covering mass shootings, as well as examining ethical flaws in journalism...
Media has the power to connect the stories and experiences of people around the world. For many, it serves as their first point of reference on global events and issues. Growing up in a household where both of my parents worked in the news and media industry, I gravitated towards...
The murder of George Floyd, recorded via cell phone videos and shared on social media, sparked national and global outrage and led to protests against racial inequality and police brutality. The rise of social media gave communities newfound power and allowed people to voice their opinions in an open forum....
This study applies Baker and Martinson’s (2001) T.A.R.E.S. framework to determine to what extent are the five principles of the T.A.R.E.S. framework evident in DTCPA as perceived by digital natives. A qualitative research design was employed, and 12 participants who are currently enrolled in a college or university program, have...
Hybridized education that draws on a range of both online and in-person formats within a class, is an increasingly common educational practice following the COVID-19 pandemic. This widespread adaptation poses the question of how foreign language teachers and students can use the features on platforms such as Zoom to orient...
Outdoor recreation has a fundamental lack of diversity among its participants. This has been an issue for a long time, however, has failed to be addressed by outdoor brands and organizations. Activists are working to change this issue by changing public opinion by sharing their experiences online. This leads...
This study aims to determine how the anti-hero storyline in movies impacts public perceptions of mental health. According to the World Health Organization (2022), mental health is “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well...