Read about exciting research in the College of Media & Communication. Our researchers are making major contributions adding to the body of knowledge that will benefit our local and global community.
October 01, 2018
Marriage ending in divorce is a very common occurrence in the United States as well as around the world. According to the American Psychological Association, 40 to 50 percent of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. While research on this subject and how it affects families is very common, research on the way divorce is portrayed in the media is less prevalent.
October 01, 2018
For centuries, medical experts have been researching the female body and whether or not there is a connection between reproductive processes and the brain. These ideas of “pregnancy brain” or “hormonal women” are not new concepts. Some of these ideas, although in different forms, can even be traced back to Ancient Greek and Egyptian texts. However, there is debate, even today, about whether or not these concepts have any validity.
Hydraulic fracturing or fracking is a controversial but increasingly common drilling method. Although proponents say it its both an effective and lucrative way to extract oil and gas from the Earth, the technique has been banned in certain states and countries over concerns about its environmental impacts.
The College of Media & Communication's Center for Communication Research hired a new associate director in January, whose research in media and psychophysiology spans more than two decades.
September 19, 2018
Every parent knows the importance of making sure children watch television that is appropriate for their age. Now, researchers say they want to find out what's going on in your head.
September 19, 2018
Can watching TV be good for children?
In cooperation with the Texas Tech pre-nursing program, CoMC professors have collaborated to develop a new course, Communication in Nursing, which opened its first section this Fall.
Dr. Amy Koerber, Professor in Communication Studies and Associate Dean for Faculty Success in Texas Tech University's College of Media & Communication, explores the history of these ideas in her new book
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