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Ep. 13: Understanding the “promise” we make through our online profiles; idealization, uncertainty reduction, and online dating - Dr. Jeffrey A. Hall
Dr. Hall introduces us to self-presentation and impression management. We discuss uncertainty reduction theory, and dive into the world of online dating.
Ep. 10: Cyberbullying, sexting, social media, and aggression - How to deal with it; Dr. Matthew Savage + Dr. Arnold La’anui
We learn definitions related to cyberbullying online. We talk about what to do if you are a victim of cyberbullies, and how not to become a cyberbully yourself.
Ep. 8: Body Image + Social Media, Dr. Jasmine Fardouly
“Body image is socially constructed.” Dr. Jasmine Fardouly shares her research and insights when it comes to how social media is impacting body image.
Ep. 7: Be a fly on the wall for this discussion about lying; breaking down the research on deception - Mika Miyashima
We discuss the research-based strategies and tips we learned from Dr. Levine and share our personal stories of being deceived and (yes) lying to others.
Ep. 6: Lying & Deception: Have you been duped? We break down the deception research with Dr. Timothy Levine
Dr. Timothy Levine introduces us to Truth Default Theory and shares interesting insights into deception research. You will learn why people lie, how to best detect lies, and why we are SO BAD at deception detection (especially when we rely on nonverbal cues).
Ep. 1: The Bucket List Family’s Jessica Gee + Dr. Erin Spottswood - Find peace on social media with these research-based communication strategies
We learn about the impact social media is having on us and our communication. Discussed: deception, comparisons, authenticity, the positivity bias, and more.
