Abstract In 1993 Oliver and Hyde conducted a meta-analysis on gender differences in
sexuality. The current study updated that analysis with current research and methods …

This article reviews the recent literature on uses, effects, and gratifications of media during
emerging adulthood. We examine traditional media forms, including television, films, video …

This critical analysis of the" cultivation" literature reveals 3 conceptions of the term:(a)
George Gerbner's macrosystem explanation of mass media processes and effects,(b) a …

Cultivation analysis investigates television's contributions to viewers' conceptions of social
reality. Developed by George Gerbner in the 1960s, cultivation research continues to …

Now in its fifth edition, Applying Communication Theory for Professional Life is the first
communication theory textbook to provide practical material for career-oriented students …

This study examines representations of transgender individuals and identity in mainstream
US newspapers in an effort to understand the extent to which the transgender community is …

Using the zero-inflated model and nationally representative sample data from the Chinese
General Social Surveys 2013, this study systematically explored the effects of religion …

Over the last three decades, many countries across the world, including the United States,
have experienced major increases in support for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual …

Stories have long been theorized to influence how we perceive our social world and our
peers. Empirical research on this topic has begun to grow, with many studies exploring how …

Social media has become an important context for dating relationships among young adults.
This study sought to explore how the ubiquitous and public nature of social media may …