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Routledge eBooks · 2020 · 66 citations

• Computer Science
• Computer Science

As part of an effort to contribute to that discussion, this chapter offers a window into the level of sample representativeness within Interpersonal Communication research, as reflected by manuscripts published in several Communication journals during the past five years. The first criterion was that the journal be affiliated with either the National Communication Association or the International Communication Association. While that criterion eliminated journals that often publish interpersonal communication research (e.g., Journal of Social and Personal Research, Communication Research), authors felt that it was the appropriate decision for this initial analysis. The second criterion for journal selection was that they publish empirical pieces (e.g., eliminating Quarterly Journal of Speech). First, the notion that a “sound study design” can overcome problems of sample representativeness reflects a misunderstanding of the basic distinction between internal and external validity. Second, the call is not for samples that perfectly represent all possible population characteristics.

Exploring the ascribed and avowed identities of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients in early adulthood.

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology · 2020 · 11 citations

• Sociology
• Political Science
• Social psychology

Consideration of the ascribed and avowed identities of DACA recipients is important because such identities might reflect and influence others' views of undocumented immigrants and affect undocumented immigrants' self-view. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

The Importance of Norms and Efficacy in Predicting Undocumented College Students’ Intentions to Talk to an On-Campus Mental Health Professional

Health Communication · 2020 · 18 citations

• Psychology
• Social psychology
• Psychiatry

Drawing from an extended version of a focus theory of normative conduct, the extended parallel process model, and self-stigma, this study examined factors that predict undocumented college students' (UCS) intentions to talk to an on-campus mental health professional (MHP). Two hundred thirty-seven UCS completed an online survey between January-June, 2019. Structural equation modeling analyses revealed that the more UCS believed their friends talked to an on-campus MHP (i.e., descriptive norms), the more likely UCS were to believe that talking to an on-campus MHP would help them manage their undocumented-related stress (i.e., response efficacy). In turn, UCS were more likely to report intentions to talk to an on-campus MHP. Furthermore, family injunctive norms were positively associated with self-efficacy and communication efficacy, and in turn, intentions to talk to an on-campus MHP. Unexpectedly, friend injunctive norms were not significantly associated with the three types of efficacy or intentions. Lastly, although family and friend injunctive norms were negatively associated with self-stigma, self-stigma was not significantly associated with intentions to talk to an on-campus MHP. This study's findings emphasize the importance of addressing different types of norms and efficacy when attempting to reduce UCS' under-utilization of on-campus mental health services.