A5019979570- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Media Influence and Health
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Digital Games and Media
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Social Media and Politics
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Media, Gender, and Advertising
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Public Relations and Crisis Communication
- Media Studies and Communication
- Physical Activity and Health
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Technology Use by Older Adults
East Tennessee State University
2025
University of Kentucky
2018-2024
Boston University
2024
Harvard University
2024
Boston Medical Center
2024
Tufts University
2024
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
2024
University of South Wales
2021-2022
University of Miami
2016-2018
Indiana University
2018
Opioid overdose deaths remain high in the U.S. Despite having effective interventions to prevent deaths, there are numerous barriers that impede their adoption. The primary aim of HEALing Communities Study (HCS) is determine impact an intervention consisting community-engaged, data-driven selection, and implementation integrated set evidence-based practices (EBPs) on reducing opioid deaths.The HCS a four year multi-site, parallel-group, cluster randomized wait-list controlled trial. (n = 67)...
The HEALing Communities Study (HCS) is testing whether the that Heal (CTH) intervention can decrease opioid overdose deaths through implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in highly impacted communities. One CTH components a series communications campaigns to promote EBPs, increase demand for naloxone and medications use disorder (MOUD), stigma toward people with especially MOUD. This paper describes approach developing executing these campaigns. HCS communication are developed...
Evidence-based practices for reducing opioid-related overdose deaths include education and naloxone distribution, the use of medications treatment opioid disorder, prescription safety. Data are needed on effectiveness a community-engaged intervention to reduce through enhanced uptake these practices.
This exploratory study was designed to examine how players make moral choices in video games and what effects these have on emotional responses the games. Participants (n=75) filled out a foundations questionnaire (MFQ) then played through first full act of game Fallout 3. Game play recorded content analyzed for decisions made. Players also reported their enjoyment reactions reflected they The majority made behaved toward nonplayer characters encountered as if were actual interpersonal...
Over the past several decades, media coverage of both professional and nonprofessional athletes has reached unprecedented levels. Previously unreported information about these individuals, including their behavior on off field, is now massively disseminated to public for consumption. Although extensive amount often focuses athletes’ in-game performances, other related individual characteristics personal lives can be featured as well. Sports journalists do employ various frames that emphasize...
Introduction Governments in different countries have committed to better use of evidence from research policy. Although many programmes are directed at assisting agencies research, there been few tests the effectiveness such programmes. This paper describes protocol for SPIRIT (Supporting Policy In health with Research: an Intervention Trial), a trial designed test multifaceted programme build organisational capacity policy and development. The primary aim is determine whether results...
In this essay, we examine a series of platform, content, reception, and lifestyle factors likely to shape sports fans’ use traditional newer digital media. Because signal fidelity, screen size, presence, the rights air top-tier events, television is remain medium choice for fans ready watch live sports. Fans will media, with their interactive options affordance agency supplement enhance viewing experience. Although media are competing fan attention advertising dollars, these not zero-sum...
We conducted a content analysis of news articles (N = 540) to examine whether coverage media violence accurately reflects scientific knowledge about exposure and its effects on viewer aggression. The revealed that over the past 30 years, generally suggested link between aggression exists. However, tone shifted sharply back toward neutral conclusion since 2000. This shift may be attributable type medium discussed (e.g., television vs. video games), number unaffiliated sources are cited in...
Biophysical profile (BPP) testing of opioid-exposed fetuses in the third trimester is a commonly used assessment. Opioid use pregnancy associated with modest increased odds stillbirth (OR 1.3). Our hypothesis was that BPP score results buprenorphine patients might be different from control group high-risk patients. This retrospective chart review analyzed assessments receiving compared to followed for chronic hypertension. Patients seen between July 1, 2016, June 30, 2020, were evaluated....
AbstractThis paper outlines lessons learned from tailoring communication campaigns to increase demand for, and reduce stigma toward, evidence-based practices opioid overdose deaths in 66 communities participating the HEALing (Helping End Addiction Long-termSM) Communities Study (HCS). We present nine gathered about how engage local both virtual in-person messaging distribution between February 2019 June 2022. The research team created four did extensive, tailored marketing promotion assist...
Sports viewers use online platforms to engage with sports content and other fans, some of this engagement occurs as a secondary task while viewing sporting events in real time. Multitasking can both help hinder enjoyment, depending on the context time devoted tasks. A field experiment ( N = 215) explored how socializing others (physically virtually) spent social, event-related, non-event-related activities were related enjoyment university football game fan identification. Results...
Sports fanship is a multidimensional concept. Fans are fans for variety of reasons and show their in an assortment ways. In many studies, sports based on predetermined categories closed-ended questions set by researchers. Such may include certain types while omitting others. This study assessed the extent to which categorizations align with fans’ views own fanship. It also captured what it means be—or not be—a fan from respondent’s perspective. A total 1,093 adults completed questionnaires...
Abstract. In recent years, the viewing of reality television has become increasingly prevalent among audiences. However, little is known about psychological processes at work when these programs. This study examined how social comparisons to cast members influenced emotional responses programming. Participants (N = 231) were cued with a specific comparison target group and placed in situation self-image enhancement or threat. Afterwards, participants watched clip from program then reported...
This study examines the self- and affect-related outcomes associated with upward social comparisons to entertainment characters. Participants (N = 218) chose one television program view from a selection of eight available reported their emotional responses, state self-esteem, enjoyment post-viewing. Feelings envy jealousy, contrastive comparisons, were related decreased self-esteem post viewing. Alternatively, feelings hope inspiration, assimilative increased appreciation content...
Using two studies and theoretical perspectives—socioemotional selectivity theory (SST) social identity theory—this article examines the intensity of sports fanship across adult lifespan. It is proposed that as adults age, emotional well-being increases, negative affect decreases, life satisfaction enhanced, self-identity less dependent on group affiliation. All these are likely to diminish importance for most individuals over time. Adults aged 40 87 were surveyed in three data collections...
Sports is a cultural phenomenon that has pervasive presence in daily life. For fans, sports personal and social activity involves following games across media platforms, talking with other contributing their viewpoint to the cacophony of voices on websites. This study examines one dimension active nature fanship – extent timing fan comments NFL team-sponsored Using message board from ten teams, it documents pattern postings between games. Fan greatest within first 24 h game then tapers...
Various options exist for repair of Achilles tendon ruptures, yet a method that consistently provides sufficient gap resistance to allow early mobilization remains elusive. This study compares the mechanical performance modified Kessler with Teno Fix Tendon Repair System (Ortheon Medical, LLC) in matched pairs cadaver tendons.The two-strand was selected as control construct on basis literature review and physician interviews which identified it among many popular acutely ruptured tendons....
Using social cognitive theory and notions of sanitized sports violence as a framework, content analysis 486 National Football League (NFL) violent penalty calls (unnecessary roughness, roughing the passer) from broadcasts in 2009 2019 was conducted. Announcers were largely polarized their reactions to penalties when they shown on replay. Players rarely injured concussions key issue mentioned. Concerns about effectiveness NFL rule changes intended protect players influence announcers'...
A content analysis of the MTV shows 16 and Pregnant (n = 59), Teen Mom 20), 2 20) was conducted to determine whether these programs accurately portray teen pregnancy. The results revealed that mothers on were younger, more often White, had healthy babies as compared national averages. babies’ fathers involved in daily care their child reality. Medical insurance or receipt government assistance almost never discussed. significantly likely achieve a high school diploma Finally, less voice...
A survey was conducted with low income Latina teens (