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Released: 26-Dec-2012 8:45 AM EST
94% of High School Students Used Phones During Class
University of Haifa

94% of high school students accessed social media on their phones during class over the past year reveals a new study from the University of Haifa.

Released: 17-Dec-2012 2:40 PM EST
Student-Athletes Could Lose Eligibility, Scholarships With Tweet Missteps
Baylor University

With a single social-media misstep, student-athletes could lose athletic eligibility or a scholarship. But that’s not stopping them from using Twitter – sometimes even during games, when they may see harsh criticism of their performances from fans, according to a study by Baylor University and Clemson University researchers.

Released: 13-Dec-2012 4:15 PM EST
The Sacred Meets the Profane as Pope Enters World of Twitter
Ithaca College

Rachel Wagner, author of "Godwired" and an expert on the intersections between religion and virtual reality, says that Pope Benedict is entering the profane world of social media by issuing his first tweet.

Released: 13-Dec-2012 11:10 AM EST
Applicants’ Pictures on Social Media Profiles Can Be a Key Factor in Hiring Decisions
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

A recent study found that applicants whose pictures appear on their social media profiles are viewed more favorably than applicants who are not pictured. Also, that applicants with "attractive" photos were considered stronger than those with "unattractive" pictures.

   
Released: 7-Dec-2012 12:35 PM EST
Professor Explains Lack of Help for Man Thrown on Subway Tracks
Iowa State University

Craig Anderson, Distinguished Professor of psychology at Iowa State University, explains why a freelance photographer and other bystanders did not help to a man thrown onto the tracks of the New York City subway.

Released: 14-Nov-2012 4:30 PM EST
Journalism Professor's Book Presents Daily Life in Calcutta Beyond Its Well-Known Poverty
Indiana University

A new book by Indiana University journalism professor Steve Raymer depicts life at every socioeconomic level in Calcutta, one of the world's largest and poorest cities.

Released: 12-Nov-2012 9:30 AM EST
Physicians Fail to Disclose Conflicts of Interest on Social Media
Johns Hopkins Medicine

As the use of Twitter and other social media by physicians and patients rises, more and more physicians seem to forget to do what many consider crucial for building doctor-patient trust: disclose potential conflicts of interest. However, physicians are not entirely at fault: prominent medical societies have failed to lay out comprehensive guidelines for physicians on when and how to disclose a conflict of interest when utilizing social media.

Released: 8-Nov-2012 2:00 PM EST
U.S. Businesses Operating in Social Media Denial
University of South Carolina

American businesses are operating in social media denial, with 72 percent of businesses not having a social media strategy. Dr. Rob Ployhart, a UofSC management professor, is conducting some of the first studies on social media and its use as a business strategy. Ployhart wrote a newly published report on the subject for the Society of Human Resources Management.

Released: 5-Nov-2012 11:00 AM EST
UChicago Receives Grant to Preserve Endangered South Asian Periodicals
University of Chicago

Grant from British Library’s Endangered Archives Programme to support digitization and preservation of 60 rare and endangered Urdu language periodicals.

Released: 2-Nov-2012 12:00 PM EDT
Prescription: A Healthy Dose of No News for Election Blues
Harris Health System

Whether supporting President Barack Obama or Governor Mitt Romney, this year’s election will take people on a roller coaster of emotions from elation to anger depending on the results. To deal with post-election blues, Harris Health System psychiatrist Dr. Asim Shah prescribes a strong dose of no TV, radio, social media and Internet coverage.

Released: 31-Oct-2012 1:00 PM EDT
Drexel's "Twitterzombie" Helps Researchers Examine Bite-Sized Pieces of Twitterverse
Drexel University

Researchers in Drexel's iSchool-College of Information Science and Technology have created software that helps them capture and analyze the steady flow of data generated on Twitter.

Released: 30-Oct-2012 12:35 PM EDT
Political Memes: Popular, but Persuasive?
Dominican University

Remarks made during the Presidential campaign have inspired thousands of memes online and even popular Halloween costumes, but media studies expert CarrieLynn Reinhard is skeptical of their power to persuade voters.

Released: 29-Oct-2012 12:00 PM EDT
IU Professor's New Book: We Live Our Lives Within Our Media, Rather Than Simply with It
Indiana University

In a new book, IU professor Mark Dueze takes on the prevailing notion of his peers in media and communications research think -- that the media and its related devices have an effect on us and that the more we use them, the more they shape our lives.

Released: 24-Oct-2012 2:40 PM EDT
Ghost Busting
University of Delaware

Study finds media messages describing paranormal investigators as "scientific" makes people more likely to "believe."

Released: 23-Oct-2012 9:00 AM EDT
Journalists-Only Lunch: How Tech and Social Media Now Drive the Travel/Hotel Industry – on Nov. 12 in NYC
Cornell University

Chris Anderson, Cornell associate professor, in the School of Hotel Administration, offers fresh data on how travel review web sites, the online reputation of hotels and hotel-industry elasticity are forming a 2013 tidal wave of change. He talks on this new research at a journalists-only luncheon on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at Times Square in Manhattan.

Released: 22-Oct-2012 5:15 PM EDT
Here's Hoping Those Good Old Newspaper Days Aren't Gone for Good
Keuka College

Comments from Dr. Sander A. Diamond, professor of history, Keuka College (Upstate New York).

Released: 22-Oct-2012 9:00 AM EDT
Friendship 2.0: Teens' Technology Use Promotes Sense of Belonging, Identity
University of Washington

A new study from the University of Washington shows that digital media helps teens reach developmental milestones, such as fostering a sense of belonging and sharing personal problems. But the study also raised questions about whether digital connectedness might hinder the development of an autonomous sense of self.

Released: 4-Oct-2012 3:30 PM EDT
Author Daniel Schwarz Discusses His Book on the Crises and Turmoil at the New York Times, at New York Public Library Oct. 10
Cornell University

Daniel Schwarz, Cornell professor of English, discusses his book, “Endtimes: Crises and Turmoil at the New York Times, 1999-2009” on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the New York Public Library, at 40th St. and Fifth Ave. (Sixth Floor). The talk begins at 6:30 p.m.

Released: 4-Oct-2012 12:35 PM EDT
Left or Right? Social Media Sites Filled with Political Posts
Southeastern Louisiana University

With the Presidential election quickly approaching, social media sites such as Facebook are filled with political posturing and comments. A Southeastern Communication professor discusses the results of an unscientific poll of friends and associates who commonly post on political topics or candidates.

Released: 3-Oct-2012 9:00 AM EDT
Who Was TV's First Anchorman? Professor's Research Finds It Wasn't Walter Cronkite
Indiana University

No kidding: The history of the first anchorman may have more to do with Will Ferrell than people might think, according to new research by a journalism historian at Indiana University. While Ferrell is best known for playing Ron Burgundy in the 2004 comedy "Anchorman," he also famously parodied "Jeopardy" game show host Alex Trebek. Research by Mike Conway, an associate professor of journalism at IU, has found that the first "anchor man" was John Cameron Swayze, then a regular on the 1948 quiz show, "Who Said That?"

Released: 1-Oct-2012 1:40 PM EDT
Cornell English Professor Reflects on the Death of Former New York Times Publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger
Cornell University

Daniel R. Schwarz, Cornell professor of English, reflects on the death of Arthur Ochs Sulzberger (1926-2012), who was the New York Times’ publisher from 1963-92. Schwarz wrote the recently published book, “Endtimes? Crises and Turmoil at the New York Times, 1999-2009” from Excelsior Editions of SUNY Press.

Released: 27-Sep-2012 2:30 PM EDT
Browser Plugin Helps People Balance Their Political News Reading Habits
University of Washington

As the U.S. presidential election approaches, many voters become voracious consumers of online political news. A new tool tracks whether all those articles really provide a balanced view of the debate – and, if not, suggests some sites that offer opinions from the other side of the political spectrum.

Released: 14-Sep-2012 7:00 AM EDT
Social Media ‘Narbs’ May Have Predicted Violence in Libya
Wake Forest University

Social media expert Ananda Mitra coined the word "narbs" to describe the small pieces of information floating in the digital sphere. His research shows that using social media to spread hate messages is a trend, not a fad, and that narb patterns may have predicted the violence in Libya.

Released: 12-Sep-2012 8:00 AM EDT
Jon Cohen of Science Magazine to Receive Victor Cohn Medical Science Reporting Prize
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW)

Jon Cohen, a contributing correspondent for Science magazine, has been named winner of the 2012 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting. The award is made in recognition of his exemplary coverage of a broad range of biomedical topics, but most notably his distinguished and persistent chronicling of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.

6-Sep-2012 4:00 PM EDT
Journalists Attitude Toward LinkedIn Related to Level of Participation
Newswise

Journalists who participate more actively on LinkedIn have more positive attitudes toward the network.

   
13-Aug-2012 8:00 AM EDT
Homeless People Find Equality, Acceptance on Social Networking Sites
American Sociological Association (ASA)

Many have argued the Marxist theories of a classless society died with the collapse of the Soviet Union and a faltering Cuba, but a University of Dayton study has found a place where such approaches may have a shot of survival—Facebook, and other social networking sites.

Released: 26-Jul-2012 4:00 PM EDT
Healthy Connections: Using Social Media for Health Concerns Can Help Patients Find Success, Stay Motivated
Kansas State University

A Kansas State University researcher said an increasing number of individuals seeking health information are turning to websites like Facebook to get support and advice in addition to their professional medical care. When used correctly, social media websites may help patients stay motivated and accountable.

Released: 26-Jul-2012 10:15 AM EDT
Applying to College? Think Before You Tweet
Wake Forest University

Today, 93 percent of teens online use Facebook, and nearly a quarter of college admissions officers use it to help evaluate applicants. Because social media are so prevalent, Wake Forest University’s Dean of Admissions offers tips to help prospective students balance their “digital personae.”

Released: 19-Jul-2012 10:00 AM EDT
The Foreigner with a Gun
American University

American University professor’s research looks at media portrayals of ethnic terrorists and mass shooters.

Released: 18-Jul-2012 9:00 AM EDT
New Media, Old Messages: Obama and Family Are Targets of ‘Blackface’ Racism on Facebook
Baylor University

Fans of Facebook hate groups, while using new media to target President Obama and his family, are relying heavily on old stereotypes of blacks as animalist, evil or shiftless — including depictions of the President as a chimp or sporting a bandana and a mouth full of gold teeth, according to a Baylor University study.

Released: 11-Jul-2012 12:15 PM EDT
Americans’ Information Needs Not Being Met, Study Finds
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Americans’ lives are still grounded in the communities where they live and require a set of basic information to navigate daily life, despite the proliferation of technology that seems to shrink the world by the hour.

Released: 11-Jul-2012 10:40 AM EDT
Social Responsibility: Monitoring Children's Social Media Usage Is Important, but So Is Allowing Their Mistakes
Kansas State University

Parenting expert discusses how parents can prevent cyberbullying and protect personal privacy on social media -- both through their child's account and their own account.

Released: 11-Jul-2012 5:00 AM EDT
New Research Suggests It May Be Time to Redefine What It Means to Be Narcissistic in a Social Media World
University of North Carolina Wilmington

A new study conducted by associate professor Bruce McKinney at the University of North Carolina Wilmington shows Facebook users are not as narcissistic as once thought.

Released: 9-Jul-2012 6:00 PM EDT
Facebook Use Leads to Depression? No, Says Wisconsin Study
University of Wisconsin–Madison

A study of university students is the first evidence to refute the supposed link between depression and the amount of time spent on Facebook and other social-media sites.

Released: 9-Jul-2012 2:50 PM EDT
Judging a Facebook by Its Cover
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

Study shows social network screening can make organizations unattractive to applicants.

Released: 2-Jul-2012 1:55 PM EDT
Tapping Social Networks a Successful Strategy to Encourage Referrals for Free Cancer Screening Programs
RTI International

Simply asking people to nominate friends and family members appears to be a good way to find uninsured or underinsured participants for subsidized health screening services, according to a new study by researchers at RTI International, Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota.

Released: 26-Jun-2012 12:00 PM EDT
Social Media Powers Youth Participation in Politics
University of Chicago

A study shows that contrary to the traditional notion of a technological digital divide, substantial numbers of young people across racial and ethic groups are engaging in “participatory politics” — acts such as starting a political group online, circulating a blog about a political issue, or forwarding political videos to friends.

Released: 19-Jun-2012 8:00 AM EDT
Rising From Wildfires' Ashes Starts with Social Networks
Purdue University

How well residents evicted by Western wildfires know their neighbors will likely play a major role in how they cope and rebuild, says a Purdue University expert.

Released: 6-Jun-2012 9:05 AM EDT
Have You Heard? Nearly 15 Percent of Work Email Is Gossip
Georgia Institute of Technology

According to some estimates, the average corporate email user sends 112 emails every day. About one out of every seven of those messages, says a new study from Georgia Tech, can be called gossip. Assistant Professor Eric Gilbert of the School of Interactive Computing examined hundreds of thousands of emails from the former Enron corporation and found that 14.7 percent of the emails qualify as office scuttlebutt.

Released: 4-Jun-2012 11:00 AM EDT
Many New Mothers Spend More Time on Facebook After Birth
Ohio State University

Many first-time parents - particularly mothers - actually increase the amount of time they spend on Facebook after the birth of their child.

Released: 31-May-2012 2:15 PM EDT
Students Launch Social Event App for Colleges
Drexel University

Involvio, a new website and app developed by a group of Drexel students led by Ari Winkleman, a senior from Drexel’s LeBow College of Business, not only makes it possible for students to view all events on campus at any particular time, but also enables students to link Involvio directly with Facebook to see how many of their friends are attending each event.

Released: 31-May-2012 5:00 AM EDT
Four Telltale Signs of Propaganda on Twitter
Georgia Institute of Technology

A new study out of the Georgia Tech School of Computer Science calls such patterns of communication “hyperadvocacy.” The study identifies four characteristic behaviors of Twitter hyperadvocates, whose actions clearly separate them from the tweeting behavior of typical users.

Released: 29-May-2012 8:00 AM EDT
Psychologist Examines Effects of Technology Society
University of Alabama Huntsville

As daily news of cyber crimes, such as bullying, sextortion and pornography, and other forms of fraud are reported, deciphering good from bad web sites is key to navigating the Internet in today’s fast paced technological society according to communications professor Dr. Pavica Sheldon, at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAHuntsville).

Released: 16-May-2012 2:30 PM EDT
Facebook IPO Won't Change Lives, but It Should Change US Markets
Cornell University

From its significance for global markets to its potential impact on our daily lives, two leading Cornell University researchers reflect on Facebook’s record-setting initial public offering this week. Both welcome media interviews.

Released: 15-May-2012 11:00 AM EDT
Mayo Clinic Sets Industry Standard for Mobile Experience: Personal, Portable and Participatory
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic has created a comprehensive mobile health application; combining a custom mobile experience with unparalleled expertise and access. Empowering patients with information at their fingertips, this app sets a new standard for health care apps.

Released: 15-May-2012 11:00 AM EDT
Foodies Rely on Social Media More Than Any Other Source
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

In the old days, family, friends, cookbooks, and food company suggestions were the top go-to sources for consumers looking to find a good recipe. But in today’s digital world, social media, blogs and phone apps are becoming the greatest influencers on the household chef. An article in the May 2012 issue of Food Technology magazine takes a look at how social media is changing food culture by influencing how consumers think about, talk about, and experience food.

Released: 15-May-2012 10:00 AM EDT
Social Networks Influence Flu Shot Decision among College Students
Health Behavior News Service

College students’ social networks influence their beliefs regarding the safety of influenza vaccines and decisions about vaccination, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.



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