In a companion piece (Fisher, Keene, Huskey, & Weber, 2018), we reviewed the foundations
and current state of the Limited Capacity Model of Motivated Mediated Message Processing …

In the 15 years since its inception, the Limited Capacity Model of Motivated Mediated
Message Processing (LC4MP) has contributed to understanding regarding the dynamics of …

This study uniquely examined the effects on self, cognition, anxiety, and physiology when
iPhone users are unable to answer their iPhone while performing cognitive tasks. A 2 x 2 …

In this theoretical article, we introduce the Differential Susceptibility to Media Effects Model
(DSMM), a new, integrative model to improve our understanding of media effects. The …

Although current literature has extensively discussed media literacy processes, few theories
exist explaining the role of social media literacy. Social media are used daily by a …

Covert advertisements, or those that utilize the guise and delivery mechanisms of familiar
non-advertising formats, differ from other more direct forms of advertising in several ways …

The study of narrative persuasion has increased dramatically in the past decade. Whereas
much of this research focuses on story and character involvement, the role of emotion—and …

This research volume serves as a comprehensive resource for psychophysiological
research on media responses. It addresses the theoretical underpinnings, methodological …

Viral advertising has attracted advertisers in recent years, yet little is known about how
exactly it works from an information processing perspective. This study extends knowledge …

Filtering, vetting, and verifying digital information is an area of core interest in information
science. Online fake news is a specific type of digital misinformation that poses serious …