Although access to water and sanitation have been recognized by the United Nations as human right... more Although access to water and sanitation have been recognized by the United Nations as human rights since 2010, that access continues to be a site of struggle in everyday life, especially among homeless populations. In this paper, we draw from two summers of a fieldwork-based course on homelessness and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Denver, Colorado to consider whether a Google Map of public restrooms in the city might be useful for unhoused people. The paper's conceptual framework stems from Hartmann's idea of “homing”—which refers to how digital media can help unhoused people create everyday routines, exercise some control over their lives and spaces, and gradually create a safe environment—to consider whether the Google Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Map might help unhoused people integrate bathroom access into routines, rounding out the so-called “mobile home” to provide relief and personal agency. The effort runs up against digital literacy issues that mitigate “access” ...
As many as 22% of young women regularly engage in eating disordered behaviors. Research indicates... more As many as 22% of young women regularly engage in eating disordered behaviors. Research indicates eating disorders are a result of a complex set of factors, including family environment. This survey research with 210 undergraduate women at 2 universities tests the possibility that father-daughter communication and conflict resolution are related to eating disordered behaviors. Results indicate skilled conflict resolution and open communication between father and daughter may offset eating disorders. A lack of those skills or attempting to resolve conflict in ways that do not offer long-term resolution for both father and daughter can lead to increased eating disordered behaviors. Implications are discussed.
Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2020
Gender differences in outdoor participation rates persist. This study examined the self-reported ... more Gender differences in outdoor participation rates persist. This study examined the self-reported issues women experience while long-distance backpacking, noting particular attention to gendered challenges and the strategies employed to handle these issues. Understanding the issues women face can inform outdoor adventure leaders and educators about how the issues may constrain women’s participation and help identify strategies for potentially managing constraints. Using data collected from backpackers who hiked on average 88% of the 220-mile John Muir Trail (JMT) in 2015 (565 completed responses), a secondary data analysis focused on questions asked of self-identified women regarding issues on the trail such as inappropriate or threatening conduct from men, menstruation, and health and hygiene. Qualitative comments (362) were analyzed via thematic analysis, revealing two key themes: the presumption of masculine dominance and gendered physical challenges for women in the backcountry. Results indicate that perceptions of gendered dominance and vulnerability arise and reinforce the idea that backpacking is a masculine pursuit. Subscribe to JOREL
Previous research has shown that one in four women experiences rape or attempted rape by the time... more Previous research has shown that one in four women experiences rape or attempted rape by the time she is in college. Only half of these women name those experiences as sexual assault, an action which is an important part of recovery. This article examines whether a convenience sample of 123 undergraduate women, living in dormitories and sororities at a large midwestern university, who experienced unwanted anal, oral, or vaginal intercourse through threat of force, drugs, or intoxication name those experiences as rape and whether those women who acknowledge their rapes have better psychosocial adjustment. It further examines whether interpersonal communication variables predict rape acknowledgment. Results indicate women who acknowledge their experiences as rape score better on examined psychosocial adjustment variables. Hierarchical regression including demographics, situational variables specific to their own rapes, and interpersonal communication variables about acquaintance rape reveal that interpersonal communication about acquaintance rape, such as gaining information about acquaintance rape from friends and knowing someone who has been acquaintance raped, significantly predict acknowledging rape above and beyond situational and demographic variables. Therefore, sharing common stories is an important way in which these young women name or redefine their experiences as rape. This research also shows there is an important stage in between "yes I was raped" and "no I was not raped" that warrants further investigation to understand the nature of redefining or naming a rape experience as rape.
Previous research has shown that one in four women experiences rape or attempted rape by the time... more Previous research has shown that one in four women experiences rape or attempted rape by the time she is in college. Only half of these women name those experiences as sexual assault, an action which is an important part of recovery. This article examines whether a convenience sample of 123 undergraduate women, living in dormitories and sororities at a large midwestern university, who experienced unwanted anal, oral, or vaginal intercourse through threat of force, drugs, or intoxication name those experiences as rape and whether those women who acknowledge their rapes have better psychosocial adjustment. It further examines whether interpersonal communication variables predict rape acknowledgment. Results indicate women who acknowledge their experiences as rape score better on examined psychosocial adjustment variables. Hierarchical regression including demographics, situational variables specific to their own rapes, and interpersonal communication variables about acquaintance rape reveal that interpersonal communication about acquaintance rape, such as gaining information about acquaintance rape from friends and knowing someone who has been acquaintance raped, significantly predict acknowledging rape above and beyond situational and demographic variables. Therefore, sharing common stories is an important way in which these young women name or redefine their experiences as rape. This research also shows there is an important stage in between "yes I was raped" and "no I was not raped" that warrants further investigation to understand the nature of redefining or naming a rape experience as rape.
At a time when many public health campaigns fail to achieve their objectives, a guide that bridge... more At a time when many public health campaigns fail to achieve their objectives, a guide that bridges health communication and public health in an effort to help practitioners learn why, how, and with whom to communicate is not only welcome but also necessary. Communicating Public Health Information Effectively: A Guide for Practitioners promises practical information to help practitioners better understand nonscientific audiences and how to communicate with them. According to the editors, ‘‘The book is designed to be used primarily as a primer to help those who need background information or guidance when faced with specific communication situations’’ (p. xvii). A number of books evaluate and explain the development and assessment of public health campaigns from a theoretical perspective (e.g., Hornik, 2002; Maibach & Parrott, 1995; Perloff, 2001; Rice & Atkin, 2001; Singhal, Cody, Rogers, & Sabido, 2004; Weinreich, 1999; Witte, Meyer, & Martell, 2001). The editors of this well-written and easily understood text, however, put together a more comprehensive look at communicating with an array of audiences through a variety of communication tools with diverse outcomes. Unfortunately, in their attempt to cover the breadth of public health communication, the editors lose much in depth. As a result, the book is more of an overview than a complete guide. The editors recognize that each chapter could be (and in some cases has been) developed into a complete book. Nelson and his colleagues contend that ‘‘instead, we have tried to summarize what we consider to be the essential information for the most common communication situations and challenges faced by practitioners’’ (p. xviii). Thus, the book is valuable for educators and students who have supplemental tools, but practitioners looking for an all-in-one text have not yet found their book. I am not suggesting that practitioners should ignore this book. On the contrary, the authors provide much valuable information that practitioners can use as a guide to finding supplemental information. This book would be stronger, however, if accompanied by a workbook to facilitate putting the tips and suggestions into action.
At a time when many public health campaigns fail to achieve their objectives, a guide that bridge... more At a time when many public health campaigns fail to achieve their objectives, a guide that bridges health communication and public health in an effort to help practitioners learn why, how, and with whom to communicate is not only welcome but also necessary. Communicating Public Health Information Effectively: A Guide for Practitioners promises practical information to help practitioners better understand nonscientific audiences and how to communicate with them. According to the editors, ‘‘The book is designed to be used primarily as a primer to help those who need background information or guidance when faced with specific communication situations’’ (p. xvii). A number of books evaluate and explain the development and assessment of public health campaigns from a theoretical perspective (e.g., Hornik, 2002; Maibach & Parrott, 1995; Perloff, 2001; Rice & Atkin, 2001; Singhal, Cody, Rogers, & Sabido, 2004; Weinreich, 1999; Witte, Meyer, & Martell, 2001). The editors of this well-written and easily understood text, however, put together a more comprehensive look at communicating with an array of audiences through a variety of communication tools with diverse outcomes. Unfortunately, in their attempt to cover the breadth of public health communication, the editors lose much in depth. As a result, the book is more of an overview than a complete guide. The editors recognize that each chapter could be (and in some cases has been) developed into a complete book. Nelson and his colleagues contend that ‘‘instead, we have tried to summarize what we consider to be the essential information for the most common communication situations and challenges faced by practitioners’’ (p. xviii). Thus, the book is valuable for educators and students who have supplemental tools, but practitioners looking for an all-in-one text have not yet found their book. I am not suggesting that practitioners should ignore this book. On the contrary, the authors provide much valuable information that practitioners can use as a guide to finding supplemental information. This book would be stronger, however, if accompanied by a workbook to facilitate putting the tips and suggestions into action.
The impact of media images on adolescents' body image and thin ideal endorse ment has been c... more The impact of media images on adolescents' body image and thin ideal endorse ment has been consistently asserted in the body image literature, yet has remained inadequately tested. I used social comparison theory and critical viewing with a sample of 214 high school girls to ...
As many as 22% of young women regularly engage in eating disordered behaviors. Research indicates... more As many as 22% of young women regularly engage in eating disordered behaviors. Research indicates eating disorders are a result of a complex set of factors, including family environment. This survey research with 210 undergraduate women at 2 universities tests the possibility that father-daughter communication and conflict resolution are related to eating disordered behaviors. Results indicate skilled conflict resolution and open communication between father and daughter may offset eating disorders. A lack of those skills or attempting to resolve conflict in ways that do not offer long-term resolution for both father and daughter can lead to increased eating disordered behaviors. Implications are discussed.
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between several forms of parental media... more The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between several forms of parental mediation and adolescents' television processing, emotions while viewing, and body image disturbance. A survey of both parents and adolescents (at two stages) revealed that most traditional measures of parental mediation were not significantly related to any adolescent outcomes. However, measures that captured the extent to which parents discussed characters' appearance and body size were consistent predictors of the same outcomes. The data revealed that parental mediation of this incidental content—even if it criticized the television images—encouraged deep processing of the images and negative emotions, which in turn led to indicators of body image disturbance. The implications of these findings for research on both parental mediation and body image are discussed.
5th International Workshop on Presence, Porto, …, 2002
Page 1. Presence and television 1 RUNNING HEAD: Presence and Television Presence and Television: ... more Page 1. Presence and television 1 RUNNING HEAD: Presence and Television Presence and Television: Form versus Content Cheryl Campanella Bracken & Renée A. Botta Cleveland State University Paper presented to The Fifth International Workshop on Presence on ...
The purpose of the study was to understand how young adults identified with the feminist label. F... more The purpose of the study was to understand how young adults identified with the feminist label. Focus groups were conducted with males and females age 18–30 to ascertain the meaning they ascribed to the term. A theoretical identity framework emerged as a useful ...
... Mikula, M. (2003). Gender and videogames: the political valency of Lara Croft. Continuum: Jou... more ... Mikula, M. (2003). Gender and videogames: the political valency of Lara Croft. Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, 17, 7987. ... How are we seen? Images of women in computing advertisements. In R. Lander & A. Adam (Eds.), Women in computing (pp. 6071). ...
Although access to water and sanitation have been recognized by the United Nations as human right... more Although access to water and sanitation have been recognized by the United Nations as human rights since 2010, that access continues to be a site of struggle in everyday life, especially among homeless populations. In this paper, we draw from two summers of a fieldwork-based course on homelessness and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Denver, Colorado to consider whether a Google Map of public restrooms in the city might be useful for unhoused people. The paper's conceptual framework stems from Hartmann's idea of “homing”—which refers to how digital media can help unhoused people create everyday routines, exercise some control over their lives and spaces, and gradually create a safe environment—to consider whether the Google Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Map might help unhoused people integrate bathroom access into routines, rounding out the so-called “mobile home” to provide relief and personal agency. The effort runs up against digital literacy issues that mitigate “access” ...
As many as 22% of young women regularly engage in eating disordered behaviors. Research indicates... more As many as 22% of young women regularly engage in eating disordered behaviors. Research indicates eating disorders are a result of a complex set of factors, including family environment. This survey research with 210 undergraduate women at 2 universities tests the possibility that father-daughter communication and conflict resolution are related to eating disordered behaviors. Results indicate skilled conflict resolution and open communication between father and daughter may offset eating disorders. A lack of those skills or attempting to resolve conflict in ways that do not offer long-term resolution for both father and daughter can lead to increased eating disordered behaviors. Implications are discussed.
Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2020
Gender differences in outdoor participation rates persist. This study examined the self-reported ... more Gender differences in outdoor participation rates persist. This study examined the self-reported issues women experience while long-distance backpacking, noting particular attention to gendered challenges and the strategies employed to handle these issues. Understanding the issues women face can inform outdoor adventure leaders and educators about how the issues may constrain women’s participation and help identify strategies for potentially managing constraints. Using data collected from backpackers who hiked on average 88% of the 220-mile John Muir Trail (JMT) in 2015 (565 completed responses), a secondary data analysis focused on questions asked of self-identified women regarding issues on the trail such as inappropriate or threatening conduct from men, menstruation, and health and hygiene. Qualitative comments (362) were analyzed via thematic analysis, revealing two key themes: the presumption of masculine dominance and gendered physical challenges for women in the backcountry. Results indicate that perceptions of gendered dominance and vulnerability arise and reinforce the idea that backpacking is a masculine pursuit. Subscribe to JOREL
Previous research has shown that one in four women experiences rape or attempted rape by the time... more Previous research has shown that one in four women experiences rape or attempted rape by the time she is in college. Only half of these women name those experiences as sexual assault, an action which is an important part of recovery. This article examines whether a convenience sample of 123 undergraduate women, living in dormitories and sororities at a large midwestern university, who experienced unwanted anal, oral, or vaginal intercourse through threat of force, drugs, or intoxication name those experiences as rape and whether those women who acknowledge their rapes have better psychosocial adjustment. It further examines whether interpersonal communication variables predict rape acknowledgment. Results indicate women who acknowledge their experiences as rape score better on examined psychosocial adjustment variables. Hierarchical regression including demographics, situational variables specific to their own rapes, and interpersonal communication variables about acquaintance rape reveal that interpersonal communication about acquaintance rape, such as gaining information about acquaintance rape from friends and knowing someone who has been acquaintance raped, significantly predict acknowledging rape above and beyond situational and demographic variables. Therefore, sharing common stories is an important way in which these young women name or redefine their experiences as rape. This research also shows there is an important stage in between "yes I was raped" and "no I was not raped" that warrants further investigation to understand the nature of redefining or naming a rape experience as rape.
Previous research has shown that one in four women experiences rape or attempted rape by the time... more Previous research has shown that one in four women experiences rape or attempted rape by the time she is in college. Only half of these women name those experiences as sexual assault, an action which is an important part of recovery. This article examines whether a convenience sample of 123 undergraduate women, living in dormitories and sororities at a large midwestern university, who experienced unwanted anal, oral, or vaginal intercourse through threat of force, drugs, or intoxication name those experiences as rape and whether those women who acknowledge their rapes have better psychosocial adjustment. It further examines whether interpersonal communication variables predict rape acknowledgment. Results indicate women who acknowledge their experiences as rape score better on examined psychosocial adjustment variables. Hierarchical regression including demographics, situational variables specific to their own rapes, and interpersonal communication variables about acquaintance rape reveal that interpersonal communication about acquaintance rape, such as gaining information about acquaintance rape from friends and knowing someone who has been acquaintance raped, significantly predict acknowledging rape above and beyond situational and demographic variables. Therefore, sharing common stories is an important way in which these young women name or redefine their experiences as rape. This research also shows there is an important stage in between "yes I was raped" and "no I was not raped" that warrants further investigation to understand the nature of redefining or naming a rape experience as rape.
At a time when many public health campaigns fail to achieve their objectives, a guide that bridge... more At a time when many public health campaigns fail to achieve their objectives, a guide that bridges health communication and public health in an effort to help practitioners learn why, how, and with whom to communicate is not only welcome but also necessary. Communicating Public Health Information Effectively: A Guide for Practitioners promises practical information to help practitioners better understand nonscientific audiences and how to communicate with them. According to the editors, ‘‘The book is designed to be used primarily as a primer to help those who need background information or guidance when faced with specific communication situations’’ (p. xvii). A number of books evaluate and explain the development and assessment of public health campaigns from a theoretical perspective (e.g., Hornik, 2002; Maibach & Parrott, 1995; Perloff, 2001; Rice & Atkin, 2001; Singhal, Cody, Rogers, & Sabido, 2004; Weinreich, 1999; Witte, Meyer, & Martell, 2001). The editors of this well-written and easily understood text, however, put together a more comprehensive look at communicating with an array of audiences through a variety of communication tools with diverse outcomes. Unfortunately, in their attempt to cover the breadth of public health communication, the editors lose much in depth. As a result, the book is more of an overview than a complete guide. The editors recognize that each chapter could be (and in some cases has been) developed into a complete book. Nelson and his colleagues contend that ‘‘instead, we have tried to summarize what we consider to be the essential information for the most common communication situations and challenges faced by practitioners’’ (p. xviii). Thus, the book is valuable for educators and students who have supplemental tools, but practitioners looking for an all-in-one text have not yet found their book. I am not suggesting that practitioners should ignore this book. On the contrary, the authors provide much valuable information that practitioners can use as a guide to finding supplemental information. This book would be stronger, however, if accompanied by a workbook to facilitate putting the tips and suggestions into action.
At a time when many public health campaigns fail to achieve their objectives, a guide that bridge... more At a time when many public health campaigns fail to achieve their objectives, a guide that bridges health communication and public health in an effort to help practitioners learn why, how, and with whom to communicate is not only welcome but also necessary. Communicating Public Health Information Effectively: A Guide for Practitioners promises practical information to help practitioners better understand nonscientific audiences and how to communicate with them. According to the editors, ‘‘The book is designed to be used primarily as a primer to help those who need background information or guidance when faced with specific communication situations’’ (p. xvii). A number of books evaluate and explain the development and assessment of public health campaigns from a theoretical perspective (e.g., Hornik, 2002; Maibach & Parrott, 1995; Perloff, 2001; Rice & Atkin, 2001; Singhal, Cody, Rogers, & Sabido, 2004; Weinreich, 1999; Witte, Meyer, & Martell, 2001). The editors of this well-written and easily understood text, however, put together a more comprehensive look at communicating with an array of audiences through a variety of communication tools with diverse outcomes. Unfortunately, in their attempt to cover the breadth of public health communication, the editors lose much in depth. As a result, the book is more of an overview than a complete guide. The editors recognize that each chapter could be (and in some cases has been) developed into a complete book. Nelson and his colleagues contend that ‘‘instead, we have tried to summarize what we consider to be the essential information for the most common communication situations and challenges faced by practitioners’’ (p. xviii). Thus, the book is valuable for educators and students who have supplemental tools, but practitioners looking for an all-in-one text have not yet found their book. I am not suggesting that practitioners should ignore this book. On the contrary, the authors provide much valuable information that practitioners can use as a guide to finding supplemental information. This book would be stronger, however, if accompanied by a workbook to facilitate putting the tips and suggestions into action.
The impact of media images on adolescents' body image and thin ideal endorse ment has been c... more The impact of media images on adolescents' body image and thin ideal endorse ment has been consistently asserted in the body image literature, yet has remained inadequately tested. I used social comparison theory and critical viewing with a sample of 214 high school girls to ...
As many as 22% of young women regularly engage in eating disordered behaviors. Research indicates... more As many as 22% of young women regularly engage in eating disordered behaviors. Research indicates eating disorders are a result of a complex set of factors, including family environment. This survey research with 210 undergraduate women at 2 universities tests the possibility that father-daughter communication and conflict resolution are related to eating disordered behaviors. Results indicate skilled conflict resolution and open communication between father and daughter may offset eating disorders. A lack of those skills or attempting to resolve conflict in ways that do not offer long-term resolution for both father and daughter can lead to increased eating disordered behaviors. Implications are discussed.
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between several forms of parental media... more The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between several forms of parental mediation and adolescents' television processing, emotions while viewing, and body image disturbance. A survey of both parents and adolescents (at two stages) revealed that most traditional measures of parental mediation were not significantly related to any adolescent outcomes. However, measures that captured the extent to which parents discussed characters' appearance and body size were consistent predictors of the same outcomes. The data revealed that parental mediation of this incidental content—even if it criticized the television images—encouraged deep processing of the images and negative emotions, which in turn led to indicators of body image disturbance. The implications of these findings for research on both parental mediation and body image are discussed.
5th International Workshop on Presence, Porto, …, 2002
Page 1. Presence and television 1 RUNNING HEAD: Presence and Television Presence and Television: ... more Page 1. Presence and television 1 RUNNING HEAD: Presence and Television Presence and Television: Form versus Content Cheryl Campanella Bracken & Renée A. Botta Cleveland State University Paper presented to The Fifth International Workshop on Presence on ...
The purpose of the study was to understand how young adults identified with the feminist label. F... more The purpose of the study was to understand how young adults identified with the feminist label. Focus groups were conducted with males and females age 18–30 to ascertain the meaning they ascribed to the term. A theoretical identity framework emerged as a useful ...
... Mikula, M. (2003). Gender and videogames: the political valency of Lara Croft. Continuum: Jou... more ... Mikula, M. (2003). Gender and videogames: the political valency of Lara Croft. Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, 17, 7987. ... How are we seen? Images of women in computing advertisements. In R. Lander & A. Adam (Eds.), Women in computing (pp. 6071). ...
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