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"You should just die!" Practical tips for dealing with "haters" - Discussing collective action with Kimi Werner + Melissa Akoni, Part 2

May 17th, 2022 32m 25s

1. The spiral of silence is real 2. Responding to negativity looks different every day 3. How negative comments impact our personal lives 4. “Guru” mode vs. Two fists up 5. Some practical tips for dealing with the “haters” Show notes: malikadud

How the heck did THAT, just lead to THIS? Discussing collective action with Kimi Werner & Melissa Akoni, Part 1

May 3rd, 2022 37m 11s

1. The SIMCA model has real application to REAL LIFE 2. Learning about “slacktivism” was a good reminder 3. Authenticity, passion, & inspiration can be found on social media 4. Knowledge isn’t only gained in one space 5. The amazing ways Kimi &

Your voice matters! Let's talk about collective action - Dr. Ian Hawkins, Part 2

Apr 19th, 2022 20m 47s

1. What is slacktivism? 2. Does online collective action help or hinder boots on the ground activism? 3. The shocking research results on white nationalist propaganda 4. How we can avoid getting sucked into the echo chamber 5. How we can help t

Algorithms, content moderation, & the spiral of silence: Let’s talk about social media and collective action - Dr. Ian Hawkins, Part 1

Apr 5th, 2022 24m 10s

1. An introduction to SIMCA - the social identity model of collective action 2. How identity, injustice, and efficacy factor into the effectiveness of collective action 3. Are you impacted by the spiral of silence? 4. How social media aids and

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Surprise! Our family has BIG news!

Mar 22nd, 2022 18m 8s

"Something There" pregnancy announcement parody: https://youtu.be/oXxIiRkbOUE Mahalo for listening! Please share your thoughts on what you've learned in the review section! For podcast updates, communication tips + resources, and more... sign

"A lot of them are married," the trials and tribulations of online dating

Mar 8th, 2022 28m 5s

1. Online dating while traveling can be tricky 2. When the pool of available singles is small, online dating can help open up options 3. Safety first, ALWAYS 4. A lot of the men she’s encountered online are MARRIED 5. Finding the right balance

"The harder you try to find love, the more difficult it is," let's talk about online dating with Lily Diamond, Esme Infante, and Matthew Martin - Part 2

Feb 22nd, 2022 39m 59s

1. Knowing what you want/need simplifies the process. 2. Misrepresentation happens, and some people might even have a blind spot for their fatal flaw. 3. Details on a study that is “everything wrong with our society in one place.” 4. Misrepres

"I'm a drug dealer fleeing the police," talking online dating with Lily Diamond, Matthew Martin, and Esme Infante - Part 1

Feb 8th, 2022 43m 24s

1. Online dating is quite the journey no matter your sexual orientation and gender 2. Online dating is “work” 3. Meeting face-to-face quickly helps to not “waste time” on a relationship that won’t work 4. Meeting face-to-face quickly sometimes

Understanding the "promise" we make through our online profiles; idealization, uncertainty reduction theory, and online dating - Dr. Jeffrey A. Hall

Jan 25th, 2022 34m 11s

1. Self-presentation is the tool by which we manage other people’s impressions of ourselves. Dr. Hall explains. 2. As soon as we think we might want to get to know someone, our desire to reduce uncertainty goes really high. 3. Online we engage

"We enjoy seeing other people fail, more than we enjoy winning ourselves," with Lyssa Chapman from Dog the Bounty Hunter - Part 2

Jan 11th, 2022 32m 18s

1. How aggression feeds into our digital addiction 2. Are we being used as pawns? 3. Where is the line between activism and cyberbullying? 4. Using the rules of publishing, social media tools to navigate this 5. Parenting and cyberbullying - wh

"This girl is drama," navigating cyberbullying with Lyssa Chapman - Part 1

Dec 14th, 2021 31m 57s

1. Our “mean girl” experiences were a sign of the times 2. Malika’s defense mechanism for trauma 3. Balancing freedom of speech, exposure to tech, and safety 4. Lyssa fell into a bad crowd because they accepted her & didn’t judge 5. The interne

Cyberbullying, sexting, social media, and aggression - How to deal with it; Dr. Matthew Savage + Dr. Arnold La'anui

Nov 30th, 2021 1h 2m

1. Eighth grade seems to be the tipping point 2. We learn new terms: doxing, flaming, trolling, cyber stalking… 3. How the five trials of adolescence (physical, parental, social, occupational, sexual) factor in to cyberbullying 4. How the Skill

"I did not love myself," unpacking our body image issues - Kimié Miner and Anuhea Jenkins

Nov 16th, 2021 1h 18m

Main takeaways: 1. Body ideals change, as does our own body image 2. Transparency, authenticity and awareness are key 3. Designing our social media environment is so important 4. The relationship between desirability and self worth 5. A ref

Beauty ideals are SOCIALLY CONSTRUCTED - Dr. Fardouly tells us how social media factors into that

Nov 2nd, 2021 48m 18s

1. More than 50% of young people are unhappy with the way they look. 2. Body dissatisfaction is not just a problem for young girls, but for women, young boy, and men too. 3. Beauty ideals are very specific. It’s hard to achieve something that i

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Malika's Commencement Address - Student Speaker, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Class of 2021

Oct 27th, 2021 9m 30s

Malika went back to grad school after a 15 year break - to finish what she started and to pursue her passion for communication theory. In the Spring of 2021, she auditioned to be student speaker and was selected by the selection committee. It

Be a fly on the wall for this discussion about lying; breaking down the research on deception - Mika Miyashima

Oct 19th, 2021 59m 43s

1. We all know prolific liars AND transparent liars… but it’s nice to know that most people are honest most of the time. 2. When we were younger, we were liars. 3. Mika shares how she lost trust in an ex-boyfriend after incriminating texts surf

Lying and Deception, Have you been duped? - Dr. Timothy Levine

Oct 5th, 2021 46m 24s

1. You can be honest and not be rude. You can be honest and protect your privacy. It’s not all or nothing. 2. We learn about both the positive and negative consequences of lying. 3. How honest are people really? Dr. Levine shares his research

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Welcome to the Communification Podcast!

Sep 28th, 2021 2m 35s

We are proud to announce that the podcast launched in the top 15 in Social Sciences in the United States! And peaked at #12 in Russia too! We are ranking in seven different countries, and the podcast has already raised more than $6,000 for loca

"I can't stop PHUBBING my kids! Help!" - Dr. Soo Yun Shin

Aug 26th, 2021 31m 59s

1. Phubbing can result in negative social and psychological outcomes 2. Why people don’t like being phubbed 3. How parents can set healthy expectations for their digital use when in their children’s presence 4. Balancing using the phone for pro

"Mom, dad - get off your phone!" How we're (actually) dealing with digital distractions

Aug 26th, 2021 36m 29s

1. You are not alone. We commiserate on trying to integrate technology into our lives in a healthy way. 2. The pandemic has made it even harder - and yet technology has also helped us get through the pandemic without going crazy. 3. Learning an

STOP using "Stop Words" - breaking down the research on apologies and technology - Pashyn + Wendy Santos

Aug 26th, 2021 42m 35s

1. Out of the box tips on how to express “tone” digitally. 2. Why you shouldn’t use “Stop words” when apologizing. 3. How we have gained closure in relationships - with or without an apology. 4. A sneak peek on the role of apologies in our marr

Before you apologize, listen to this podcast - Dr. Amy Hubbard

Aug 26th, 2021 43m 12s

1. How to craft and offer a sincere apology. 2. Why digital apologies might not be sufficient, and the one thing every digital apology needs to be followed up with. 3. The importance of perspective-taking, taking into consideration the communi

Find peace on social media with these research-based communication strategies - The Bucket List Family's Jessica Gee + Dr. Erin Spottswood

Aug 26th, 2021 56m 21s

1. People make “hyperperceptions” about what they see online. The less they know, the farther from reality their perceptions might be. 2. How to break free from the hyperperception rabbit hole 3. Balancing your online brand image (work self) an

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Making of a "thesis baby"

Aug 20th, 2021 33m 9s

This podcast was developed as a part of a thesis project 16 years in the making. In this episode we discuss grad school, how the podcast came to be, the struggles, the triumphs, and what you can expect this season on the Communification Podcast

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