Department of Communication Studies

1. September 4, 2019

   Study looks at responses to negative, positive news

   Research regularly finds that Americans respond more strongly to negative news content, but a recent study suggests it’s a global occurrence.

2. October 28, 2016

   Long-term fright reactions extend beyond scary movies, TV shows

   A new U-M study shows different media platforms, such as social media, the internet and nonfictional media are creating frightened reactions that can have long-term effects.

3. October 21, 2015

   More happiness gained by using Snapchat than Facebook

   Snapchat use actually predicts more social enjoyment and positive mood than Facebook and other social media, according to a new U-M study.