In this study, I investigated how physical interfaces affect the practice of reflection to effectively support time management for information workers. I explored the relationship between the representation of time and self-reflection. I applied both quantitative measures, such as software log data and survey instruments, and qualitative methods, such as...
This honors thesis examines the ways in which the 21st-century design of our social media platforms can disrespect social boundaries for its third-culture users. Third-culture users (TCUs) are people who are raised in a culture other than their parents’ (Useem & Useem, 1967). Our platforms are currently designed to connect...
The purpose of this project is to understand how Cleo’s representation in the film, Roma, signals Mexico’s relationship to indigeneity as well as gendered violence and colonization. As a prominent character in the film, Cleo shows how dominant ideologies and narratives are enforced in everyday interactions. To better understand how...
In a quantitative research study with 198 participants, this paper examines how minimalist cosmetic package designs influence beauty consumers’ perceptions of product quality, perceptions of product attractiveness, purchase intentions, and how much they are willing to pay for the product compared to more complex cosmetic package designs. The results indicate...
The focus of this project is Western media coverage of Muslim-majority countries. My research shows that, in the Western world, there is a clear lack of attention devoted to international journalism, which contributes to the superficial and often inaccurate coverage of Muslim women. Not only does low funding by Western...
Alcohol is prevalent in the social lives of many college students; however, my research suggests the endeavors to promote responsible drinking through the current research and education efforts are failing. Binge drinking remains synonymous to the college social scene, people continue to practice irresponsible drinking behaviors, and students remain uninformed...
This study focuses on the under researched social implications of anaphylactic food allergies in the communication discipline. Research explored how the disclosure of anaphylactic food allergies, identity, and interpersonal relationships impact one another through 10 in-person interviews with individuals diagnosed with anaphylactic food allergies. Drawing from existing scholarship in the...
Many Generation Z voters (born between 1997-2012) will come of age just in time for the 2020 election, and they are a population unlike any previous generation. The chiefly-digital manner in which they communicate and the varying issues they care about will be crucial for political candidates to understand, especially...
Fairytales were originally an oral tradition used to communicate past experiences and beliefs. Over time, fairytales were adapted into films, which allowed the producer to exercise great control over the messages. Walt Disney, with animated films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), revolutionized fairytales as films. The...