Tom Robinson
Biographic Data
| ID | 149369 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tom Robinson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tom |
| FAMILY NAME | Robinson |
| SIGNATURE | ROBINSON T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Brigham Young University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6554-8251 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 40 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 25 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1996 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Young People's ( YP ) Experiences and Perceptions of Psychotherapy
Needs and uses of scientific information for earthquake and monsoon contingency planning by humanitarian clusters in Nepal
Embedding scientific knowledge in policy and practice is crucial for effective disaster risk reduction and planning, but key barriers remain in using science effectively for these purposes. In countries like Nepal, subjected to frequent multi-hazards like earthquakes and landslides, science is acutely needed but not always utilized for risk planning. Here we explore the current uses and requirements for science-based risk information in earthquak…
Agent-based modelling of evacuation scenarios for a landslide-generated tsunami in Milford Sound, New Zealand
Agent-based modelling is a useful tool for evacuation planning as it can increase understanding of the factors affecting potential evacuation outcomes. In New Zealand, Milford Sound has been shown to have a high risk from landslide-generated tsunami, with an estimated 1-in-1000-year wave runup of ∼17 m arriving on shore within 2–7 min. With an annual average of >1500 people visiting a day, there is potential for widespread loss of life. However, …
Debris-flow risk-to-life
In many active landscapes debris-flow hazards are largely unrecognised and, as a result, developments can be sited in locations where they are unknowingly exposed to debris-flow impact, with correspondingly unrecognised risks to lives. While modelling can represent debris-flow occurrence and behaviour, it is unsuited to the routine use at local office level that is required to identify potentially unacceptable debris-flow risks to existing and pr…
The fairest of them all
Relating, searching, and referencing
GIF scholarship largely focuses on GIF use in online spaces such as Tumblr, but few studies explore the motivations of GIF users in other communicative contexts, like text messaging or messaging apps. Through employing a combination of Q methodology and uses and gratifications (U&G) theory, this study explores why individuals use GIFs in their everyday communication. Three groups of GIF users were identified in the analysis: (a) GIF enthusiasts, …
Returning to Faith
‘They’re so predictable … but, I love them’
With 60 per cent of American households reporting watching at least one Christmas movie between Halloween and New Year’s Day, the Hallmark Movie Channel has enjoyed a remarkable amount of success. In 2021, the Hallmark channel produced 41 new Christmas movies that drew a remarkable 85 million viewers. The purpose of this study was to identify the different perceptions, attitudes and beliefs of Hallmark Christmas movie fans, by using Q methodology…
Representing race
In order to understand how people from all major racial groups in the United States feel about racial representation in film, this study employed Q methodology to assess the motivations, attitudes, and opinions of individuals on this issue. Four factors were identified: (1) balanced critics, (2) storyline devotees, (3) tolerant learners, (4) grounded advocates. These four groups of people with common opinions on diversity in film represent a spec…
Savvy viewers and (simulated) reality TV
The reality television programme The Bachelor (2002–present) has received a large amount of academic attention since it premiered on ABC in 2002. The majority of that literature approaches the show critically to address issues relating to the representation of race, gender, consumerism, identity and relationships within the format of a competition. Other research on the show ruminates about its relationship to its ‘savvy’ viewers who know reality…
Virtue, royalty, dreams and power
For years the Disney Princesses have been at the top in box office tickets and their merchandising sales have reached into the billions. With this success there has been concern about the influence these princesses have on preadolescent girls’ lives and their self-esteem. The purpose of this study was to ask preadolescent girls why there is such a strong attraction toward, adoration for, and devotion to the Disney Princesses. The study was conduc…
Parental Roles in “The Circle of Life” Representations of Parents and Parenting in Disney Animated Films from 1937 to 2017
With such an expansive global reach, greater research is needed to evaluate messaging within Disney animated films as it relates to societal implications. The present analysis examined the portrayal of parents and parenting over time through a census content analysis of 85 Disney animated and computer-animated films that aired from 1937 to 2017. The constructs of parent demographics, parental configurations, parent roles within and outside of the…
Evolving Narratives of Hazard and Risk
From “Bibbid-Bobbidi-Boo” to Scrooge
Disney animated films continue to be a medium viewed by millions of young audiences across the world. As such, Disney content messages – which are often repeatedly viewed by children – and correlating implications should frequently be assessed. The objective for this investigation was to evaluate the portrayal of older adults in more recent Disney animated films (from 2004 to 2016) to provide both an update and comparative analysis to previous ex…
The Portrayal of Families across Generations in Disney Animated Films
Disney animated films continue to serve as an influential form of media that shapes children's development of beliefs about the world surrounding them, including the construct of the family. However, a census analysis as to how Disney animated films represent depictions of families has yet to be conducted. To fill this gap, we assessed the qualities of family demographics, structure, and function in a census analysis of 85 Disney animated films f…
The portrayal of older characters in popular children's picture books in the US
Because picture books are often viewed as educational resources for young readers, it is crucial to examine the images and content this literary medium contains. Research suggests that repetitive messages encompassing a stereotypical nature cultivate lasting impressions on young audiences. One portrayal often associated with negative implications is the depiction of older characters. This investigation analyzed a selection of picture books from t…
Surviving Survivor
The scope and nature of reality television has changed since researchers last conducted a content analysis of the antisocial behavior for this type of programming. This study examines the content of seven seasons of Survivor, one of America's longest running reality television programs, to determine the types, frequency, and context of antisocial behavior presented in the series as well as the possible effects of the program on longtime viewers u…
Three sheets to the wind”
The issue of substance use in America is a serious public health concern, and while some substances show downward trends, current levels of adolescent use and abuse are alarming. Film has become a popular form of entertainment among teenagers and provides images from which teens model behaviors and form attitudes. This study examines substance use among adult and teen characters in the top grossing teen-centered films from 1980 to 2007. This cont…
Evaluation of Sexual Content in Teen-Centered Films From 1980 to 2007
Film has become a popular form of entertainment among teenagers and provides images from which teens model behaviors and form attitudes. This study addresses the understudied area of the portrayal of teen and adult sexual behaviors over nearly three decades in the top-grossing teen-centered films from 1980 to 2007. This study analyzes the frequency, nature, character portrayals, and consequences of sexual behavior. The results show that teen-cent…
Content Analysis of Physical Affection Within Television Families During the 2006–2007 Season of US Children's Programming
This study examines the prevalence and nature of physical affection between television family members featured in the understudied area of US children's television programming. Affection is one of six fundamental human needs and a primary communication behavior. Television serves as a primary socialization factor for young children who can model many viewed behaviors. Results show that physical affection among family members is common in such pro…
Yes, Another Teen Movie
The current study consisted of a content analysis of physical violence in films aimed at adolescents over the past three decades. A total of ninety films (thirty each from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s) were included in the sample. Gender and age of the aggressor were also assessed. As a whole, levels of violence decreased from the 1980s to the 2000s. However, this depended on the type of violence portrayed. Specifically, gun violence decreased ove…
Swearing in the Cinema
The exposure of children to profanity continues to be a concern for parents, media researchers, and policy makers alike. This study examines the types, frequency, and usage of profanity in movies directed at and featuring teenagers. A review of relevant literature explores the nature, use, and psychology of profanity, its potential social effects, and its prevalence in the media. A content analysis was conducted of the ninety top‐grossing domesti…
Perceptions of negative stereotypes of older people in magazine advertisements
Negative stereotypes not only affect how older people feel about themselves, but also how younger people feel about old age and their prospect of growing old. The research reported in this paper has examined the negative and potentially harmful stereotypes of older people portrayed in magazine advertisements in the United States, as perceived by groups of older and young people. Q -methodology sorts of 40 advertisements with negative images of ol…
Media Portrayals of the Family in Children's Television Programming During the 2005–2006 Season in the Us
Television portrayals of families have varying, yet significant, effects on young children's cognitions, behaviors, and emotions. Children take a personal interest in television families: they iden
The portrayal of older characters in Disney animated films
The portrayal of older characters in Disney animated films
Perceptions of negative stereotypes of older people in magazine advertisements
Negative stereotypes not only affect how older people feel about themselves, but also how younger people feel about old age and their prospect of growing old. The research reported in this paper has examined the negative and potentially harmful stereotypes of older people portrayed in magazine advertisements in the United States, as perceived by groups of older and young people. Q -methodology sorts of 40 advertisements with negative images of ol…
Evaluation of Sexual Content in Teen-Centered Films From 1980 to 2007
Film has become a popular form of entertainment among teenagers and provides images from which teens model behaviors and form attitudes. This study addresses the understudied area of the portrayal of teen and adult sexual behaviors over nearly three decades in the top-grossing teen-centered films from 1980 to 2007. This study analyzes the frequency, nature, character portrayals, and consequences of sexual behavior. The results show that teen-cent…
The Portrayal of Families across Generations in Disney Animated Films
Disney animated films continue to serve as an influential form of media that shapes children's development of beliefs about the world surrounding them, including the construct of the family. However, a census analysis as to how Disney animated films represent depictions of families has yet to be conducted. To fill this gap, we assessed the qualities of family demographics, structure, and function in a census analysis of 85 Disney animated films f…
Surviving Survivor
The scope and nature of reality television has changed since researchers last conducted a content analysis of the antisocial behavior for this type of programming. This study examines the content of seven seasons of Survivor, one of America's longest running reality television programs, to determine the types, frequency, and context of antisocial behavior presented in the series as well as the possible effects of the program on longtime viewers u…
Parental Roles in “The Circle of Life” Representations of Parents and Parenting in Disney Animated Films from 1937 to 2017
With such an expansive global reach, greater research is needed to evaluate messaging within Disney animated films as it relates to societal implications. The present analysis examined the portrayal of parents and parenting over time through a census content analysis of 85 Disney animated and computer-animated films that aired from 1937 to 2017. The constructs of parent demographics, parental configurations, parent roles within and outside of the…
Euthanasia on Trial
This study investigated the influence of various contextual effects on the decisions of subjects evaluating a case of nonphysician‐assisted suicide. Subjects viewed a videotaped deposition of an individual emotionally or nonemotionally describing how he assisted in the death of his terminally ill wife by disconnecting her respirator or shooting her in the head. The deposition was followed by jury instructions that outlined the duties of the subje…
Media Portrayals of the Family in Children's Television Programming During the 2005–2006 Season in the Us
Television portrayals of families have varying, yet significant, effects on young children's cognitions, behaviors, and emotions. Children take a personal interest in television families: they iden
The portrayal of older characters in Disney animated films
Perceptions of negative stereotypes of older people in magazine advertisements
Negative stereotypes not only affect how older people feel about themselves, but also how younger people feel about old age and their prospect of growing old. The research reported in this paper has examined the negative and potentially harmful stereotypes of older people portrayed in magazine advertisements in the United States, as perceived by groups of older and young people. Q -methodology sorts of 40 advertisements with negative images of ol…
Swearing in the Cinema
The exposure of children to profanity continues to be a concern for parents, media researchers, and policy makers alike. This study examines the types, frequency, and usage of profanity in movies directed at and featuring teenagers. A review of relevant literature explores the nature, use, and psychology of profanity, its potential social effects, and its prevalence in the media. A content analysis was conducted of the ninety top‐grossing domesti…
Content Analysis of Physical Affection Within Television Families During the 2006–2007 Season of US Children's Programming
This study examines the prevalence and nature of physical affection between television family members featured in the understudied area of US children's television programming. Affection is one of six fundamental human needs and a primary communication behavior. Television serves as a primary socialization factor for young children who can model many viewed behaviors. Results show that physical affection among family members is common in such pro…
Yes, Another Teen Movie
The current study consisted of a content analysis of physical violence in films aimed at adolescents over the past three decades. A total of ninety films (thirty each from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s) were included in the sample. Gender and age of the aggressor were also assessed. As a whole, levels of violence decreased from the 1980s to the 2000s. However, this depended on the type of violence portrayed. Specifically, gun violence decreased ove…
Three sheets to the wind”
The issue of substance use in America is a serious public health concern, and while some substances show downward trends, current levels of adolescent use and abuse are alarming. Film has become a popular form of entertainment among teenagers and provides images from which teens model behaviors and form attitudes. This study examines substance use among adult and teen characters in the top grossing teen-centered films from 1980 to 2007. This cont…
Evaluation of Sexual Content in Teen-Centered Films From 1980 to 2007
Film has become a popular form of entertainment among teenagers and provides images from which teens model behaviors and form attitudes. This study addresses the understudied area of the portrayal of teen and adult sexual behaviors over nearly three decades in the top-grossing teen-centered films from 1980 to 2007. This study analyzes the frequency, nature, character portrayals, and consequences of sexual behavior. The results show that teen-cent…
The portrayal of older characters in popular children's picture books in the US
Because picture books are often viewed as educational resources for young readers, it is crucial to examine the images and content this literary medium contains. Research suggests that repetitive messages encompassing a stereotypical nature cultivate lasting impressions on young audiences. One portrayal often associated with negative implications is the depiction of older characters. This investigation analyzed a selection of picture books from t…
Surviving Survivor
The scope and nature of reality television has changed since researchers last conducted a content analysis of the antisocial behavior for this type of programming. This study examines the content of seven seasons of Survivor, one of America's longest running reality television programs, to determine the types, frequency, and context of antisocial behavior presented in the series as well as the possible effects of the program on longtime viewers u…
Evolving Narratives of Hazard and Risk
From “Bibbid-Bobbidi-Boo” to Scrooge
Disney animated films continue to be a medium viewed by millions of young audiences across the world. As such, Disney content messages – which are often repeatedly viewed by children – and correlating implications should frequently be assessed. The objective for this investigation was to evaluate the portrayal of older adults in more recent Disney animated films (from 2004 to 2016) to provide both an update and comparative analysis to previous ex…
The Portrayal of Families across Generations in Disney Animated Films
Disney animated films continue to serve as an influential form of media that shapes children's development of beliefs about the world surrounding them, including the construct of the family. However, a census analysis as to how Disney animated films represent depictions of families has yet to be conducted. To fill this gap, we assessed the qualities of family demographics, structure, and function in a census analysis of 85 Disney animated films f…
Parental Roles in “The Circle of Life” Representations of Parents and Parenting in Disney Animated Films from 1937 to 2017
With such an expansive global reach, greater research is needed to evaluate messaging within Disney animated films as it relates to societal implications. The present analysis examined the portrayal of parents and parenting over time through a census content analysis of 85 Disney animated and computer-animated films that aired from 1937 to 2017. The constructs of parent demographics, parental configurations, parent roles within and outside of the…
Savvy viewers and (simulated) reality TV
The reality television programme The Bachelor (2002–present) has received a large amount of academic attention since it premiered on ABC in 2002. The majority of that literature approaches the show critically to address issues relating to the representation of race, gender, consumerism, identity and relationships within the format of a competition. Other research on the show ruminates about its relationship to its ‘savvy’ viewers who know reality…
Virtue, royalty, dreams and power
For years the Disney Princesses have been at the top in box office tickets and their merchandising sales have reached into the billions. With this success there has been concern about the influence these princesses have on preadolescent girls’ lives and their self-esteem. The purpose of this study was to ask preadolescent girls why there is such a strong attraction toward, adoration for, and devotion to the Disney Princesses. The study was conduc…
Representing race
In order to understand how people from all major racial groups in the United States feel about racial representation in film, this study employed Q methodology to assess the motivations, attitudes, and opinions of individuals on this issue. Four factors were identified: (1) balanced critics, (2) storyline devotees, (3) tolerant learners, (4) grounded advocates. These four groups of people with common opinions on diversity in film represent a spec…
‘They’re so predictable … but, I love them’
With 60 per cent of American households reporting watching at least one Christmas movie between Halloween and New Year’s Day, the Hallmark Movie Channel has enjoyed a remarkable amount of success. In 2021, the Hallmark channel produced 41 new Christmas movies that drew a remarkable 85 million viewers. The purpose of this study was to identify the different perceptions, attitudes and beliefs of Hallmark Christmas movie fans, by using Q methodology…
The fairest of them all
Relating, searching, and referencing
GIF scholarship largely focuses on GIF use in online spaces such as Tumblr, but few studies explore the motivations of GIF users in other communicative contexts, like text messaging or messaging apps. Through employing a combination of Q methodology and uses and gratifications (U&G) theory, this study explores why individuals use GIFs in their everyday communication. Three groups of GIF users were identified in the analysis: (a) GIF enthusiasts, …
Returning to Faith
Agent-based modelling of evacuation scenarios for a landslide-generated tsunami in Milford Sound, New Zealand
Agent-based modelling is a useful tool for evacuation planning as it can increase understanding of the factors affecting potential evacuation outcomes. In New Zealand, Milford Sound has been shown to have a high risk from landslide-generated tsunami, with an estimated 1-in-1000-year wave runup of ∼17 m arriving on shore within 2–7 min. With an annual average of >1500 people visiting a day, there is potential for widespread loss of life. However, …
Debris-flow risk-to-life
In many active landscapes debris-flow hazards are largely unrecognised and, as a result, developments can be sited in locations where they are unknowingly exposed to debris-flow impact, with correspondingly unrecognised risks to lives. While modelling can represent debris-flow occurrence and behaviour, it is unsuited to the routine use at local office level that is required to identify potentially unacceptable debris-flow risks to existing and pr…
Needs and uses of scientific information for earthquake and monsoon contingency planning by humanitarian clusters in Nepal
Embedding scientific knowledge in policy and practice is crucial for effective disaster risk reduction and planning, but key barriers remain in using science effectively for these purposes. In countries like Nepal, subjected to frequent multi-hazards like earthquakes and landslides, science is acutely needed but not always utilized for risk planning. Here we explore the current uses and requirements for science-based risk information in earthquak…
Psychology (20 works) · Social Psychology (16 works) · Sociology (14 works) · Media, Gender, and Advertising (13 works) · Media Influence and Health (10 works) · Art (9 works) · Political science (9 works) · Computer Science (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Advertising (7 works)