Research

My research explores the intersections between interpersonal and new media communication, including self-disclosure, self-presentation, and identity management in online communication. I regularly present research at regional and national communication conferences, and my research has been published in journals such as the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication; Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media; CyberPsychology, Behavior, & Social Networking; and Computers in Human Behaviors. Please explore my curriculum vitae for a complete list of publications and presentations.

Selected Publications

Ferris, A. L., & Hollenbaugh, E. E. (in press). A uses and gratifications approach to exploring antecedents to Facebook dependency. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media.

Hollenbaugh, E. E., & Ferris, A. L. (2015). Predictors of honesty, intent, and valence of Facebook self-disclosure. Computers in Human Behavior, 50, 456-464. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2015.04.030

Hollenbaugh, E. E., & Ferris, A. L. (2014). Facebook self-disclosure: Examining the role of traits, social
cohesion, and motives. Computers in Human Behavior, 30, 50-58. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2013.07.055

Hollenbaugh, E. E., & Everett, M. K. (2013). The effects of anonymity on self-disclosure in blogs: An application of the online disinhibition effect. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 18, 283-302. doi:10.1111/jcc4.12008

Ferris, A. L., & Hollenbaugh, E. E. (2011). Drinking and dialing: An exploratory study of why college students make cell phone calls while intoxicated. Ohio Communication Journal, 49, 103-126.

Hollenbaugh, E. E. (2011). Motives for maintaining personal journal blogs. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, & Social Networking, 14, 13-20. doi:10.1089/cyber.2009.0403

Hollenbaugh, E. E., & Ferris, A. L. (2011). “I love you, man”: Drunk dialing motives and their impact on social cohesion. In S. Campbell & R. L. Ling (Eds.), Mobile Communication Research Series Volume II: Mobile Communication: Bringing us Together or Tearing us Apart? (pp. 293-321). Piscataway, NJ: Transaction Publishers.

Hollenbaugh, E. E. (2010). Personal journal bloggers: Profiles of disclosiveness. Computers in Human Behavior, 26, 1657-1666. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2010.06.014

I serve as a media expert on topics related to online communication and Kent State University at Stark more generally. Selected, recent stories include:

Rink, M. (2014, March 29). Classrooms go tech heavy. The Repository. Article can be accessed at http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20140329/NEWS/140329376

Horan, S. M. (2014, February 6). Why do people drunk dial? In Psychology Today. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/adventures-in-dating/201402/why-do-people-drunk-dial-0

Love, J. (n.d.). Sharing or oversharing online? These days, who’s to say what the difference is?
The American Scholar. Article can be accessed at http://theamericanscholar.org/sharing-or-oversharing-online/#.UjOLAbyhCJR

Reicosky, L. (2013, April 14). True confession: High school rumors spread fast on Twitter. The
Repository. Article can be accessed at http://www.cantonrep.com/topstories/x935164009/True-confession-high-school-rumors-spread-fast-on-Twitter (story also ran in The Independent and The Times-Reporter).

Pustay, E. (2012, November 19). Jackson players found voice, community through Twitter. The
Repository. Article can be accessed at http://www.cantonrep.com/stark/jackson/x1107412547/Jackson-players-found-voice-community-through-Twitter?zc_p=0

I have also been fortunate enough to be a contributor to NEOtropolis, a production of Western Reserve Public Media. Watch the interviews from the episodes “Phantom Borders,” “Intrepid Entrepreneurs,” and “A Little Something Extra.”