Erin Ash
Biographic Data
| ID | 118161 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Erin Ash |
| GIVEN NAMES | Erin |
| FAMILY NAME | Ash |
| SIGNATURE | ASH E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Clemson University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9718-9756 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 19 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Promoting Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Although rates in the United States have declined significantly since the 1990s, the U.S. continues to have among the highest teen birth rates in the developed world, and recent policy changes in the U.S. warrant increased attention to pregnancy prevention efforts. This research employed a computational approach to analyze social media messages about a pregnancy prevention campaign with focus on analyzing responsibility attribution and frames tha…
The Role of Closure, Athletic Identity, and Social Support on Student-Athletes’ Mental Health During Their Socialization Out of Sports
One of the most difficult transitions in all of sports occurs when elite athletes conclude their athletic careers—a process known as socialization out of sport (SOS). This study examined survey data from 125 former Division I student-athletes who are in the first year of their SOS, to gain predictive and comparative insight into the importance of closure, athletic identity, and received support on former student-athletes’ life satisfaction and me…
Exemplification Effects on Policy Support
This research examined the relationship between exemplar characteristics and concern for maternal health disparities. A two-wave 2 (familiarity) X 2 (vividness) between-subjects experiment tested the effects of exemplar familiarity and vividness on attitudes toward maternal health and maternal health disparities, perceptions of disparate risk, and policy support after exposure to a story about a mother who faced complications during childbirth an…
Activating stereotypes through sports media
This research investigates whether stereotypes activated by common media portrayals of Black athletes that emphasize physicality influence social judgments outside the sporting context. Results of a 2 (athlete race) X 2 (athlete frame) between-subjects experiment indicated that when an athlete was framed in terms of physical attributes, participants evaluated a suspect in a subsequent news story based on overlapping qualities related to criminali…
Framing risk and responsibility
In early April 2020, as states began to release demographic data related to COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, it became clear that Black individuals in the United States were disproportionately impacted by the virus. The current research is a content analysis of stories about racial disparities related to COVID-19 published by U.S. newspapers between April and June 2020 (N = 181) conducted to examine framing patterns. Specificall…
Collegiate Student-Athletes as Health Advocates
Binge drinking is a major public health concern on college campuses and shares a deep connection to sporting culture. As such, student-athletes are potential referent points for addressing this destructive behavior among the student body. This study utilizes the theoretical frameworks of the elaboration likelihood model (ELM) and parasocial relationships (PSRs) to investigate the effects that student-athletes’ health advocacy has on college stude…
Parent–Child Communication regarding Sport-Related Concussion
Extant research has discussed the importance of social climates surrounding sport-related concussion (SRC) reporting, especially the need to address parents/guardians’ role in concussion management. This study explores parents/guardians’ intentions toward SRC-related conversations with their children and their seeking of conversational resources via the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Data collected from 292 parents/guardians of 1st-12th grader…
Communication for the win
There is a heuristic and practical need to identify prosocial coaching behaviors that benefit both the relational climates on sports teams and team performance. This study considers the influence of coaches’ use of confirmation (i.e., consisting of acceptance and challenge) on student-athletes’ self-confidence, team task cohesion, and team winning. Data collected from 117 Division-I student-athletes, who participated in team sports, partially sup…
Moved to Justice
The unique blend of fun entertainment and social relevance in socially conscious films, e.g., Black Panther (2018), appeals to viewers’ pleasure-seeking motives while it delivers social commentary. The present study examines the impact of pre-screening expectations and post-screening reflections on concerns for social justice. A two-stage 2 × 2 experiment was conducted to test the potential main effects and interactions of film expectations (soci…
Transcontextual Effects of Racialized Sports Media Framing
This research examines the effects of racial stereotypes embedded within sports media. An experiment was conducted to examine the impact of racialized “brawn” and “brain” frames on perceptions of student-athletes among their potential peers. College student participants ( N = 232) were exposed to one of eight versions of a news article about a college football recruit that manipulated the athlete’s race (White vs. Black) and the frame used to des…
Priming or Proteus Effect? Examining the Effects of Avatar Race on In-Game Behavior and Post-Play Aggressive Cognition and Affect in Video Games
This research uses a 2 × 2 factorial experiment to further investigate the Proteus effect for avatar race observed in previous research by measuring in-game behavior, the use of stereotypes to describe the avatar, and perceived embodiment of the avatar. Participants played a boxing video game as White or Black avatar against a White or Black avatar. Results revealed no main effects for avatar race, but embodiment was found to moderate the relatio…
Media‐Induced Elevation as a Means of Enhancing Feelings of Intergroup Connectedness
The majority of research on media counter‐stereotyping of race/ethnicity has tended to employ positive portrayals or counter‐stereotypical exemplars as a primary strategy in eliciting positive attitudes among White participants. In contrast, this article reports the results of an experiment on the unique role of affective responses to media messages as a mechanism in inducing greater feelings of connectedness with a diversity of racial/ethnic gro…
Entertainment We Watch and Entertainment We Appreciate
An analysis of 582 film titles spanning the years from 1980 to 2010 was conducted to examine the attributes and characteristics that predicted both viewership (e.g., box-office revenues) and critical acclaim (e.g., awards, audience ratings). Overall, viewership was highest for action/adventure films and lowest for dramas. In contrast, acclaim was highest for more dramatic fare, and for films that featured dark, contemplative, and emotional themes…
Ambivalence on the front lines? Attitudes toward Title IX and women's sports among Division I sports information directors
In light of continuing research that assesses how dominant ideology is communicated via mediated sport, this study examines the attitudes of sports information directors (SIDs), arguably initial 'gatekeepers' in the media production process and, thus, critical players in shaping sports media messages. A random sample of Division I SIDs was surveyed on questions clustered around gender and sexuality issues. The results showed that Division I SIDs …
The Effects of “Friend” Characteristics on Evaluations of an Activist Group in a Social Networking Context
Research suggests that individuals use cues about the popularity of a cause or group to make judgments. This bandwagon phenomenon has found particular support in online contexts. However, perceptions regarding the group may also depend on the identity of those supporters. We employed a 2 × 2 × 2 experiment to test the effect of number of affiliates and affiliate race and age on feelings toward the group, its page, and intended support. Results su…
Media‐Induced Elevation as a Means of Enhancing Feelings of Intergroup Connectedness
The majority of research on media counter‐stereotyping of race/ethnicity has tended to employ positive portrayals or counter‐stereotypical exemplars as a primary strategy in eliciting positive attitudes among White participants. In contrast, this article reports the results of an experiment on the unique role of affective responses to media messages as a mechanism in inducing greater feelings of connectedness with a diversity of racial/ethnic gro…
Entertainment We Watch and Entertainment We Appreciate
An analysis of 582 film titles spanning the years from 1980 to 2010 was conducted to examine the attributes and characteristics that predicted both viewership (e.g., box-office revenues) and critical acclaim (e.g., awards, audience ratings). Overall, viewership was highest for action/adventure films and lowest for dramas. In contrast, acclaim was highest for more dramatic fare, and for films that featured dark, contemplative, and emotional themes…
Moved to Justice
The unique blend of fun entertainment and social relevance in socially conscious films, e.g., Black Panther (2018), appeals to viewers’ pleasure-seeking motives while it delivers social commentary. The present study examines the impact of pre-screening expectations and post-screening reflections on concerns for social justice. A two-stage 2 × 2 experiment was conducted to test the potential main effects and interactions of film expectations (soci…
Transcontextual Effects of Racialized Sports Media Framing
This research examines the effects of racial stereotypes embedded within sports media. An experiment was conducted to examine the impact of racialized “brawn” and “brain” frames on perceptions of student-athletes among their potential peers. College student participants ( N = 232) were exposed to one of eight versions of a news article about a college football recruit that manipulated the athlete’s race (White vs. Black) and the frame used to des…
Priming or Proteus Effect? Examining the Effects of Avatar Race on In-Game Behavior and Post-Play Aggressive Cognition and Affect in Video Games
This research uses a 2 × 2 factorial experiment to further investigate the Proteus effect for avatar race observed in previous research by measuring in-game behavior, the use of stereotypes to describe the avatar, and perceived embodiment of the avatar. Participants played a boxing video game as White or Black avatar against a White or Black avatar. Results revealed no main effects for avatar race, but embodiment was found to moderate the relatio…
Ambivalence on the front lines? Attitudes toward Title IX and women's sports among Division I sports information directors
In light of continuing research that assesses how dominant ideology is communicated via mediated sport, this study examines the attitudes of sports information directors (SIDs), arguably initial 'gatekeepers' in the media production process and, thus, critical players in shaping sports media messages. A random sample of Division I SIDs was surveyed on questions clustered around gender and sexuality issues. The results showed that Division I SIDs …
The Effects of “Friend” Characteristics on Evaluations of an Activist Group in a Social Networking Context
Research suggests that individuals use cues about the popularity of a cause or group to make judgments. This bandwagon phenomenon has found particular support in online contexts. However, perceptions regarding the group may also depend on the identity of those supporters. We employed a 2 × 2 × 2 experiment to test the effect of number of affiliates and affiliate race and age on feelings toward the group, its page, and intended support. Results su…
The Effects of “Friend” Characteristics on Evaluations of an Activist Group in a Social Networking Context
Research suggests that individuals use cues about the popularity of a cause or group to make judgments. This bandwagon phenomenon has found particular support in online contexts. However, perceptions regarding the group may also depend on the identity of those supporters. We employed a 2 × 2 × 2 experiment to test the effect of number of affiliates and affiliate race and age on feelings toward the group, its page, and intended support. Results su…
Entertainment We Watch and Entertainment We Appreciate
An analysis of 582 film titles spanning the years from 1980 to 2010 was conducted to examine the attributes and characteristics that predicted both viewership (e.g., box-office revenues) and critical acclaim (e.g., awards, audience ratings). Overall, viewership was highest for action/adventure films and lowest for dramas. In contrast, acclaim was highest for more dramatic fare, and for films that featured dark, contemplative, and emotional themes…
Ambivalence on the front lines? Attitudes toward Title IX and women's sports among Division I sports information directors
In light of continuing research that assesses how dominant ideology is communicated via mediated sport, this study examines the attitudes of sports information directors (SIDs), arguably initial 'gatekeepers' in the media production process and, thus, critical players in shaping sports media messages. A random sample of Division I SIDs was surveyed on questions clustered around gender and sexuality issues. The results showed that Division I SIDs …
Media‐Induced Elevation as a Means of Enhancing Feelings of Intergroup Connectedness
The majority of research on media counter‐stereotyping of race/ethnicity has tended to employ positive portrayals or counter‐stereotypical exemplars as a primary strategy in eliciting positive attitudes among White participants. In contrast, this article reports the results of an experiment on the unique role of affective responses to media messages as a mechanism in inducing greater feelings of connectedness with a diversity of racial/ethnic gro…
Priming or Proteus Effect? Examining the Effects of Avatar Race on In-Game Behavior and Post-Play Aggressive Cognition and Affect in Video Games
This research uses a 2 × 2 factorial experiment to further investigate the Proteus effect for avatar race observed in previous research by measuring in-game behavior, the use of stereotypes to describe the avatar, and perceived embodiment of the avatar. Participants played a boxing video game as White or Black avatar against a White or Black avatar. Results revealed no main effects for avatar race, but embodiment was found to moderate the relatio…
Transcontextual Effects of Racialized Sports Media Framing
This research examines the effects of racial stereotypes embedded within sports media. An experiment was conducted to examine the impact of racialized “brawn” and “brain” frames on perceptions of student-athletes among their potential peers. College student participants ( N = 232) were exposed to one of eight versions of a news article about a college football recruit that manipulated the athlete’s race (White vs. Black) and the frame used to des…
Communication for the win
There is a heuristic and practical need to identify prosocial coaching behaviors that benefit both the relational climates on sports teams and team performance. This study considers the influence of coaches’ use of confirmation (i.e., consisting of acceptance and challenge) on student-athletes’ self-confidence, team task cohesion, and team winning. Data collected from 117 Division-I student-athletes, who participated in team sports, partially sup…
Moved to Justice
The unique blend of fun entertainment and social relevance in socially conscious films, e.g., Black Panther (2018), appeals to viewers’ pleasure-seeking motives while it delivers social commentary. The present study examines the impact of pre-screening expectations and post-screening reflections on concerns for social justice. A two-stage 2 × 2 experiment was conducted to test the potential main effects and interactions of film expectations (soci…
Parent–Child Communication regarding Sport-Related Concussion
Extant research has discussed the importance of social climates surrounding sport-related concussion (SRC) reporting, especially the need to address parents/guardians’ role in concussion management. This study explores parents/guardians’ intentions toward SRC-related conversations with their children and their seeking of conversational resources via the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Data collected from 292 parents/guardians of 1st-12th grader…
Activating stereotypes through sports media
This research investigates whether stereotypes activated by common media portrayals of Black athletes that emphasize physicality influence social judgments outside the sporting context. Results of a 2 (athlete race) X 2 (athlete frame) between-subjects experiment indicated that when an athlete was framed in terms of physical attributes, participants evaluated a suspect in a subsequent news story based on overlapping qualities related to criminali…
Framing risk and responsibility
In early April 2020, as states began to release demographic data related to COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, it became clear that Black individuals in the United States were disproportionately impacted by the virus. The current research is a content analysis of stories about racial disparities related to COVID-19 published by U.S. newspapers between April and June 2020 (N = 181) conducted to examine framing patterns. Specificall…
Collegiate Student-Athletes as Health Advocates
Binge drinking is a major public health concern on college campuses and shares a deep connection to sporting culture. As such, student-athletes are potential referent points for addressing this destructive behavior among the student body. This study utilizes the theoretical frameworks of the elaboration likelihood model (ELM) and parasocial relationships (PSRs) to investigate the effects that student-athletes’ health advocacy has on college stude…
Exemplification Effects on Policy Support
This research examined the relationship between exemplar characteristics and concern for maternal health disparities. A two-wave 2 (familiarity) X 2 (vividness) between-subjects experiment tested the effects of exemplar familiarity and vividness on attitudes toward maternal health and maternal health disparities, perceptions of disparate risk, and policy support after exposure to a story about a mother who faced complications during childbirth an…
Promoting Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Although rates in the United States have declined significantly since the 1990s, the U.S. continues to have among the highest teen birth rates in the developed world, and recent policy changes in the U.S. warrant increased attention to pregnancy prevention efforts. This research employed a computational approach to analyze social media messages about a pregnancy prevention campaign with focus on analyzing responsibility attribution and frames tha…
The Role of Closure, Athletic Identity, and Social Support on Student-Athletes’ Mental Health During Their Socialization Out of Sports
One of the most difficult transitions in all of sports occurs when elite athletes conclude their athletic careers—a process known as socialization out of sport (SOS). This study examined survey data from 125 former Division I student-athletes who are in the first year of their SOS, to gain predictive and comparative insight into the importance of closure, athletic identity, and received support on former student-athletes’ life satisfaction and me…
Psychology (13 works) · Social Psychology (13 works) · Media Influence and Health (8 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Athletes (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Sports, Gender, and Society (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works)