How we share our good news with people can have a significant effect on our lives. Sharing good news on social media sites involves a process called capitalization. Capitalization has been shown to increase well-being when others provide appropriate responses in face-to-face interactions. To see if this effect on well-being extends to our online presence, this study utilized the social media site Facebook to observe if capitalization predicted well-being and relationship satisfaction. This study used data collected from 137 participants recruited from an undergraduate participant pool and from Amazon Mechanical Turk. Consistent with hypotheses, participants who reported receiving active and constructive responses after sharing a positive event on Facebook also reported greater personal well-being and relationship satisfaction. Although future experimental research is needed to establish causality, the current results suggest that the ways in which friends respond to social media posts are associated with personal and relationship well-being. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2016. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-26T18:16:49Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Jose Rodrigo Paulino Fontanari.pdf: 1160818 bytes, checksum: 4eeaf8c3a0d6645e434d1ff24228b14f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-02-25 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / The current research approaches the comunicative modality we name: olfactory communication . We understand the perfume as a media form. We have investigated the history of the perfume in several civilizations and its use in the rituals. We have inserted some discoveries regarding the smell in the communication of the human being since their early age. As the contemporary civilization has privileged the senses of distance (the sight and the hearing) to detriment of the proximity senses (the smell and the taste), we have attempted to verify the translation of the perfume for the visual code. In such a way, therefore executives advertising propagated in the feminine magazines Claude, Elle, Marie Claire and Nova in the period of 1993 the 2004 are analaysed. The work is supported in the concepts of ecology of the communication proposed by Vicente Romano, of the ethology of the communication by Boris Cyrulnik, as well the concepts of primary, secondary and tertiary media of Harry Pross. In the same proportion of the suffering of the proximity senses, we observe of the bonds of the affection. To carry out of this research, Semiotics of the Culture was chosen, wich understands the body, the perfume and the smell as cultural possessing texts of great informative capacity in ample direction. Through this semiotics, the paradigms will be constituted as object of study object and to tack the three spheres of the research (body, perfume and smell). This triad shows as one of the possible ways to keep the interpersonal communicative bonds of proximity / A presente pesquisa aborda a modalidade comunicativa que denominamos comunicação olfativa . Compreendemos o perfume como forma de mídia. Investigamos a história do perfume em diversas civilizações e seu uso nos rituais. Inserimos algumas descobertas a respeito do olfato na comunicação do ser humano desde seus primeiros anos de vida. Uma vez que a civilização contemporânea tem privilegiado os sentidos de distância (a visão e a audição) em detrimento dos sentidos de proximidade (o olfato e o paladar), procuramos verificar como se dá a tradução do perfume para o código visual. Para tanto, são analisadas peças publicitárias veiculadas nas revistas femininas Claudia, Elle, Marie Claire e Nova no período de 1993 a 2004. O trabalho apóia-se nos conceitos de ecologia da comunicação proposto por Vicente Romano, de etologia da comunicação de Boris Cyrulnik e também de mídia primária, secundária e terciária de Harry Pross. Na mesma proporção do padecimento dos sentidos de proximidade, observa-se o esmaecimento dos vínculos do afeto. Para a elaboração desta pesquisa, elegeu-se a Semiótica da Cultura, que entende o corpo, o perfume e o olfato como textos da cultura possuidores de grande capacidade informativa em sentido amplo. Por meio dessa semiótica, serão constituídos os paradigmas para focar o objeto de estudo e alinhavar as três esferas de pesquisa (corpo, perfume e olfato). Essa tríade revela-se como uma das possíveis maneiras de manter os vínculos comunicativos interpessoais de proximidade

張櫻. / 呈交日期: 2006年5月. / 論文(哲學博士)--香港中文大學, 2006. / 參考文獻(p. 193-215). / Cheng jiao ri qi: 2006 nian 5 yue. / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts in Chinese and English. / Lun wen (zhe xue bo shi)--Xianggang Zhong wen da xue, 2006. / Can kao wen xian (p. 193-215). / Zhang Ying.

The purpose of this study was to understand how early adolescents talk about cross-racial and cross-ethnic friendships. Gordon Allport's intergroup contact theory provided the framework for studying the elements needed for inter-racial and inter-ethnic friendship formation. Qualitative data were drawn from four separately recorded peer group conversations. Participants (n=18) were recruited from Parrish Middle School in Salem, Oregon. Patterns that emerged from the data were sorted, categorized and identified according to the tenets of intergroup contact theory or extensions of intergroup contact theory. Analysis also looked at the use of metaphors and storytelling among adolescents. Results showed that while intergroup contact theory tenets of interdependence and common goals can foster cross-ethnic and cross-racial friendships, most students form these friendships through friendship chaining and common interests. Dual racial identity and peer group influence can also be positive factors in cross-racial and cross-ethnic friendship development. Further, storytelling examples by adolescents showed similar techniques to those used by adults. Overall the results from this study support intergroup contact theory as continuing to be a useful conceptual framework for encouraging cross-group relations.

While a growing body of literature exists examining how intersecting social identities and structural organizations shape the on-campus hookup script, research examining the impact of technology on the hookup culture has been virtually nonexistent. Addressing this gap, this study adds to a current body of literature on the hookup culture and online dating by exploring how a diverse sample of young women and non-binary, femme individuals understand and negotiate interpersonal sexual scripts through the mobile dating app Tinder. Ultimately, findings from 25 in-depth interviews reveal how Tinder has shaped the sexual scripts of young adult dating into a "hybrid hookup script." Unlike the traditional college hookup culture, which centers the hookup script on fraternity parties, sexual dancing, and drinking, the hybrid hookup script reintroduces traditional dating practices, such as formal dates, into the modern sexual scripts of young adults. Specifically, the hybrid hookup script maintains the traditional gendered expectation that men initiate conversations and dates, while incorporating the patterns of drinking and the expectation of non-relational sex central to the on-campus hookup culture. Nearly all participants engaged in the hybrid hookup script to some extent; yet, women of color were overrepresented among those who eventually opted out of Tinder altogether. In particular, experiences of sexual and racial harassment created an environment in which women of color felt racially objectified and fetishized. As a result, the majority of women of color indicated that they deleted the app and did not intend to go back. Overall, results underscore how the Tinder app may be operating to rearticulate existing hierarchies of gender and race.

Il progetto di ricerca è articolato in tre moduli di indagine (studi), ciascuno finalizzato a coprire specifici ordini di obiettivi: - un primo studio finalizzato ad analizzare come un messaggio preventivo sul tema AIDS sia metabolizzato nello scambio interpersonale fra pari e come questo influenzi la finalizzazione pragmatica (ri-uso) che l'individuo fa delle informazioni preventive. - un secondo studio volto a comprendere come il medium di rilevazione di un focus group (Face to face vs Online) ne influenzi il processo di costruzione dei dati (in termini sia di caratteristiche conversazionali dello scambio sia di contenuti evocati nella discussione). - un terzo studio dedicato alla verifica cross-culturale (stabilità e variabilità) dei risultati raccolti nei primi due studi. In concreto lo studio è stato realizzato conducendo: - 16 focus groups omogenei con giovani (18-25 anni) - in due contesti socio-culturali (Italia e Canada) - e tramite diversi media di rilevazione (face-to-face vs. forum vs. chat vs. forum+chat) - introducendo in ogni gruppo un messaggio preventivo sull'AIDS come stimolo di discussione. Le verbalizzazioni dei 16 focus groups sono stati analizzati con diverse tecniche - analisi psico-sociale del discorso; analisi del contenuto software based (T-lab); analisi conversazionale di alcuni estratti significativi; analisi quantitativa del discorso (Atlas.ti) - al fine di una migliore copertura degli obiettivi d'indagine: La ricerca evidenzia interessanti stabilità cross-culturali dei risultati: - sia rispetto al ruolo dello scambio sociale nel metabolizzare il processo dalla ricezione all'uso di un messaggio preventivo - sia rispetto alle ricadute del medium di rilevazione sulla costruzione dei dati nella ricerca qualitativa. / The research project consists of three studies, each one aiming to achieve specific objectives: - Study I attempts to describe how an HIV-AIDS preventive message is metabolized in a peer group exchange and how this influences individuals' re-use of health information in daily life. - Study II aims to describe how data collection strategies frame findings production in qualitative research. In particular the study has focused on how the data collection medium (face-to-face vs. the Internet) structures interviewer-interviewees interaction and, thus, data construction. - Study III is intended to verify the cross-cultural variability and stability of the first two studies main findings in two countries. Concretely, the study design consists of: - 16 homogeneous focus groups with young people aged 18 to 25 in two socio-cultural contexts (Italy and Canada) trough different media (face-to-face vs. forum vs. chat vs. forum+chat). - In each group an HIV-AIDS preventive message was introduced as a further discussion stimulus. All focus groups transcripts were analysed by different techniques - psychosocial discourse analysis; software based content analysis (T-lab), conversational analysis; computer based quantitative discourse analysis (Atlas.ti) - in order to better achieve the research objectives: The study outlines an interesting cross-cultural stability of findings in regard to:- the role of interpersonal exchange in metabolising the passing from the preventive information reception to its use in daily life; - the influences of data collection media on the qualitative findings production process.

The HIV prevalence in Zimbabwe is one of the highest globally, standing at 14.5% for the ages 15-64 years, and notably 16.7% for women and 12.4% for men. The urban areas have a slightly higher prevalence rate than the rural areas in Zimbabwe. A phenomenological study was carried out whose objective was to formulate guidelines to improve HIV and AIDS communication for women in Zimbabwe, as a key contribution in mitigating the HIV epidemic. The study took place in Harare and Bulawayo, which house most of the urban population. Young urban women aged 20-29 years who have lived in either city for at least the last 12 months, were interviewed using face-to-face in-depth interviews (n=25) and eight focus group discussions took place (n=62). Purposive, convenience, cluster and snow-balling sampling were used. Key informants were purposively sampled, using the snowball method; in-depth face-to-face interviews were held (n=5). The key informants, who provided expert knowledge on the study topic, comprised NGO and government entities in HIV and AIDS communication work. Colaizzi’s method of analysis was used. The UNAIDS Communication Framework for HIV and AIDS gave the direction for the study. It highlights the context in which people live in, and emphasizes that, unlike previous communication models, knowledge alone is inadequate to effect behaviour change. The context is comprised of government policy, culture, socioeconomic status, spirituality and gender relations, with emphasis on the community and regional cooperation, in Africa’s case. The themes for the study were Communication, HIV and AIDS knowledge, Perceptions and belief, and Urban women’s context.The key findings were: mass communication generates awareness for HIV and AIDS while interpersonal communication has a role to play in translating awareness into behaviour change; the knowledge level on HIV and AIDS of young urban Zimbabwean women is high; their risk perception is low; the context they live in is primarily a patriarchal one and one of urban poverty and this makes them vulnerable to HIV infection. It is envisaged that the guidelines, informed by the study and literature, will assist the government and its partners in HIV and AIDS communication strategy and implementation. / Health Studies / D. Litt. et Phil. (Health Studies)

Health communication is a vital part of health care and treatment. For patients living with HIV, effective health communication is crucial. This study aimed at describing health communication from the perspective of HIV-positive patients by uncovering their experiences as they interacted with various medical staff members at Stanger Hospital. Guided by a review of various health communication models, data were collected via individual interviews and non-participant observation. The findings showed that interactive communication was favoured by all the respondents, especially communication that was patient-centred. Such communication encompassed education on how to live and cope with HIV. Obstacles to effective communication such as power differentials, lack of time and privacy at public health care clinics were identified. The study found that the different medical staff members at the clinic to various degrees addressed distinctive communication needs of HIV-positive patients. This study contributed to effectively understating the communication process as a whole. / Sociology / M.A. (Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS)

Syfte – Idag saknas det ett standardiserat arbetssätt för att hantera kundkrav samtidigt som det finns stora utmaningar i hanteringen av dem. Därmed är syftet med denna studie:  Att definiera ett ramverk för hantering av kundkrav inom Grafisk kommunikation. För att kunna besvara syftet i studien har en frågeställning tagits fram som utgångspunkt för studien. Hur kan Requirements Engineering, sociala relationer och kommunikation tillsammans bidra till att förbättra hantering av kundkrav inom arbetet med Grafisk kommunikation? Metod – För att besvara frågeställningen har studien arbetat med datainsamlingsmetoden, semistrukturerade djupintervjuer. Intervjuerna har genomförts  för att få fram primärdata. Metoden har valts ut för att säkerställa en kvalitativ ansats i studien. I studien har även litteraturstudier genomförts som en viktig del med syfte att ge en bakgrund kring befintliga teorier, metoder och verktyg. Resultat – Studien är av tvärvetenskaplig art och dess resultat behandlar områden så som Requirements Engineering, Grafisk kommunikation, sociala relationer och kommunikation. Områdena har studerats för att se hur de kan samverka för att säkerställa en högre och jämnare nivå av de projektresultat som reklambyråer och konsulter inom reklam- och kommunikationsbranschen levererar. Studien resulterade i ett ramverk för hantering av kundkrav inom Grafisk kommunikation. Ett ramverk beståendes av två olika kategorier som berör både den praktiska processen samt den social kommunikativ dimensionen kopplat till hantering av krav. Studiens resultat beskriver också vilka element som bör finnas i en iterativ designprocess samt hur ramverket kan användas tillsammans med en sådan typ av utvecklingsprocess. Implikationer – Studien anses kunna bidra till forskningsvärlden då dess resultat har öppnat upp nya dörrar för ytterligare områden att applicera Requirements Engineering på. För näringslivet och det vardagliga arbetet inom reklam- och kommunikationsbranschen har resultatet visat att ramverk för hantering av kundkrav inom Grafisk kommunikation bör kunna medverka till att stödja verksamheters arbetsprocesser och säkerställande av en mer jämn kvalitetsnivå. Utvecklingsprocesser och dess slutresultat skulle ha större möjlighet att bli framgångsrika, samtidigt som användningen av projektets resurser med stor sannolikhet skulle kunna effektiviseras genom den struktur som ramverket för med sig. / Purpose – There is no standardized approach for how to managing Customer Requirements, while there are significant challenges in managing them. Thus, the aim of this study is: To define a framework for the managing of Customer Requirements in Graphic Communication. In order to find the purpose of the study, a research question was developed and used as basis for the study. How can Requirements Engineering, Social Relationships and Communication improve the managing of Customer Requirements in Graphic Communication? Method – The study worked is based on one data collection method, semi-structured interviews, in order to answer the research question. The interviews were conducted to obtain the primary data. The method were selected to ensure a qualitative approach in the study. The study has also literature studies conducted as an important element in order to provide a background on existing theories, methods and tools. Findings – The study is of an interdisciplinary nature and its results concern areas such as: Requirements Engineering, Graphic Communication, Social Relationships and Communication. These areas have been studied to see how they can interact and ensure a higher and uniformed level of project results, as advertising agencies, consultants in communication and advertising industry delivers. The study resulted in a framework for managing Customer Requirements in Graphic Communications. A framework consisting of two different categories that can affect both practical processes and a social communicative dimension linked to the handling of requirements. The study’s result describes the elements that should be in an iterative design process and how the framework can be used in conjunction with such development. Implications – The study is considered to contribute to the research world, since its results have opened up new doors for additional areas for applying the Requirements Engineering. For business and everyday-work in the advertising and communication industry, the result demonstrated that the framework for managing Customer Requirements in Graphic Communications should help to support operations work process, and ensuring a more consistent level of quality. Development processes and its final result would have greater opportunity to be successful, while the use of project resources with high probability could be improved and more efficient through the structure framework brings.

La perte de conjoints et d’amis, la réduction progressive de leur mobilité et l’éloignement de plus en plus fréquent des enfants, plongent souvent les personnes âgées dans un isolement qui peut générer des dépressions qui ont à leur tour un impact négatif sur la santé. Des études médicales ont même démontré que l’isolement social augmente le risque de mortalité des personnes âgées. Alors que de nombreux programmes de recherche s’intéressent à développer une variété de solutions technologiques liées à la fragilité physique et/ou cognitive des personnes âgées pour qu’ils puissent rester le plus longtemps possible à domicile, nous nous intéressons à leur fragilité sociale qui limite leurs capacités à rester en contact avec la société. Nous émettons l’hypothèse que les technologies de l’information ont un rôle important à jouer pour apporter une solution à l’isolement social des personnes âgées. Mais concevoir des services adaptés et s’assurer de leur appropriation restent des questions ouvertes, auxquelles nous tentons de proposer des réponses, à la fois au niveau méthodologique et instrumental. Nous présentons une démarche de conception de services pour les personnes âgées, qui s’appuie sur la participation des futurs utilisateurs dans le cadre d’un «Living Lab». Nous illustrons cette démarche grâce à notre participation à un projet européen dont l’objectif est de développer des applications de télévision sociale pour contribuer au développement des interactions sociales entre pairs / Encouraging seniors to stay at home as long as possible is associated with a higher risk of social isolation. Extensive researches have established the strong relationship between social isolation and health, considering social engagement as an important component influencing psychological well-being and self-esteem of elderly people. In other words, aging well at home cannot be reduced to the management of physical and cognitive frailties and technologies should also tackle the quality of life of the elderly by fostering their social interactions especially for those who are living alone. We postulate that ICTs could alleviate elderly loneliness, in order to cope with their social frailty. However, designing appropriate services and ensure their adoption by the elderly remain open questions, which we try to provide answers at both methodological and instrumental level. We propose an approach to design services for the elderly based on the participation of the future users as part of a "Living Lab". We illustrate this approach by our participation in a European project aiming at developing and evaluating Social TV services. The objective is to foster social interactions among peers to enhance or restore social ties, with the goal of increasing psychological well-being and self-esteem of the elderly living alone