Journal of Communication Archives

Every Online Dater is a Liar

April 22, 2015 by Merv Mandelbaum

So, ready to sign up to one of those dating websites that keep getting shilled on TV? We aren’t going to stop you, but you might want to remember what they say about an ounce of caution. A study published in the Journal of Communication found that 81% of people … Read More

Why Video Games and Netflix Won’t Reduce Your High Stress

August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 by Merv Mandelbaum

We love video games as much as the next guy—or maybe more than the next guy—but if there’s one thing they won’t do, it’s reduce stress. Neither do movies, TV, or other media. According to a study published in the Journal of Communication, high stressed people who play video games … Read More