Sonya Dal Cin
Biographic Data
| ID | 165100 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sonya Dal Cin |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sonya Dal |
| FAMILY NAME | Cin |
| SIGNATURE | CIN S D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Michigan |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9168-8530 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 38 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Discounting Counter-Stereotypical Representations in Entertainment Based on Existing Beliefs
Exposure to counter-stereotypical portrayals in entertainment media has been shown to impact attitudes toward marginalized groups in previous studies, which reveal generally positive but sometimes inconsistent effects. To better understand the role of individual differences in these outcomes, this study examines how perceptions of realism, character typicality, and persuasive intent are influenced by existing stereotypical beliefs. Individuals wi…
Unraveling Perceived Work Values of Role Models From TV Series and Social Media in Adolescents’ Work Value Endorsement: A Longitudinal Investigation
Work values are a component of vocational identities. How TV series and social media role models play a role in adolescents’ work value endorsement remains underexamined. This study investigated transactional within-person associations between perceived upholding of intrinsic/extrinsic work values by a favorite occupational role model from a TV series or from social media and adolescents’ intrinsic/extrinsic work value endorsement. The moderating…
Shade visibility: Assessing the algorithmic role of colorism in the perception of Black beauty influencers
Skin tone discrimination—or colorism—is an additional marginalization barrier that People of Color must navigate. Black women, especially those with darker complexions, are often discursively constructed as the antithesis to Western beauty standards—standards that commonly prioritize White femininity as the beauty benchmark. Studies on the beauty influencer economy reveal that Black women remain at a disadvantage in the beauty hierarchy. This stu…
Research brief: A quantitative content analysis to explore work value portrayals among characters in Belgian adolescents’ favorite TV series
Occupational portrayals are omnipresent in adolescents’ favorite television (TV) series. Insights regarding such portrayals remain largely lacking. This study aimed to fill this gap via a content analysis of 334 characters across six TV series that are popular among adolescents. This study specifically examined portrayals of work values – qualities that an occupation should satisfy (e.g. skill utilization, earning potential) – because work values…
Empowerment-Themed Advertising Effects: Activation of Empowerment and Objectification Schemas in Women Age 18-35
Advertisements that ostensibly serve to empower women have become popular in recent years, but recent research calls into question the psychological effectiveness of these advertisements. While seemingly progressive, empowerment-themed advertisements (ETAs) often pair empowerment-themed narratives with objectifying visuals despite the established harmful effects of objectification in media. Though empowerment and objectification intuitively seem …
Philanthropic, prosocial players: How game-related charity events motivate unlikely donors
Although we have long known that many different types of individuals play video games, the stereotypical “gamer” is often portrayed as a young male. Furthermore, research into questions such as violence and aggression, addiction or problematic play, and toxic gaming communities tends to frame gamers and gaming as anti-social. From a philanthropic perspective, then, gamers appear to be unlikely candidates for charitable giving. Following attendanc…
Patterns of media use and leisure time among older adults
The aging population is rapidly growing both in the United States and many other parts of the world. Simultaneously, technology is rapidly progressing, and new forms of media have become integrated into daily life and societal participation. This study uses time diary data from a panel survey of members of nationally representative households ( N = 1776) to explore patterns of media use and functionally equivalent leisure time among older adults.…
The interplay of parenting style and family rules about video games on subsequent fighting behavior
Due to ongoing concerns about adolescent interpersonal aggression and debates surrounding violent media, this study assesses the potential impacts of parental mediation and parenting style on mature video game play and fighting behaviors using a longitudinal, random‐digit‐dial survey of adolescents ( N = 2722). By simultaneously considering fighting, M‐rated video game play, parental restrictions on media use, parenting style, and important covar…
An Experimental Examination of Binge Watching and Narrative Engagement
Increasingly, audiences are engaging with media narratives through the practice of binge watching. The effects of binge watching are largely unknown, although early research suggests binge watching may be motivated by a need for escape and could be associated with some qualities of addiction. In this study, we ask whether the practice of binge watching impacts audience engagement with a media narrative. Using an experimental approach, we manipula…
Sharing beyond Slacktivism: The effect of socially observable prosocial media sharing on subsequent offline helping behavior
New forms of youth social and political participation have been termed ‘Slacktivism’ – low-cost online forms of social engagement that decrease subsequent offline participation. Previous experimental work has provided support for a ‘Slacktivism effect,’ but it is unclear if this theoretical model applies to youth media sharing on social networking sites. This study uses a novel sharing simulation paradigm to test the effect of publicly vs. anonym…
Toward a Multi-Dimensional Model of Adolescent Romantic Parasocial Attachment
Relationships with media figures—referred to as parasocial relationships—provide a means for adolescents to explore and define their romantic and sexual identities (Boon & Lomore, 2001; Engle & Kasser, 2005; Karniol, 2001). However, more often than not, adolescents’ romantic attachments to media figures are ignored or dismissed as frivolous in the scholarly literature on youth development (Caughey, 1984; Jenkins, 1992; Willis, 1972). In this pape…
Consciousness and Self-Regulation in Mobile Communication: Consciousness in Mobile Communication
Journal Article Consciousness and Self-Regulation in Mobile Communication Get access Joseph B. Bayer, Joseph B. Bayer 1Communication Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, USA, 1Corresponding author: Joseph B. Bayer; Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Sonya Dal Cin, Sonya Dal Cin 1Communication Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, USA, Search for other works by this author on…
Automaticity, mindfulness, and self-control as predictors of dangerous texting behavior
The problems of distracted driving and distracted pedestrian accidents have attracted the attention of public health officials, transportation and psychology researchers, and communication scholars. Though public safety campaigns intended to curb dangerous texting behaviors have been implemented, relatively little is known about the psychological processes involved in these behaviors. Our study integrates emerging research on automatic behavior, …
Ethnicity and body consciousness: Black and White American women's negotiation of media ideals and others' approval
Narratives that address affective forecasting errors reduce perceived barriers to colorectal cancer screening
Prevalence of smoking among major movie characters: 1996–2004
Smoking prevalence among major adolescent and adult movie characters is declining, with the downward trend among adult characters weakest for PG-13-rated movies. Although many movies depict no adult smoking, more than one third depict smoking as more prevalent than that among US adults at the time of release
Consciousness and Self-Regulation in Mobile Communication: Consciousness in Mobile Communication
Journal Article Consciousness and Self-Regulation in Mobile Communication Get access Joseph B. Bayer, Joseph B. Bayer 1Communication Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, USA, 1Corresponding author: Joseph B. Bayer; Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Sonya Dal Cin, Sonya Dal Cin 1Communication Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, USA, Search for other works by this author on…
Narratives that address affective forecasting errors reduce perceived barriers to colorectal cancer screening
An Experimental Examination of Binge Watching and Narrative Engagement
Increasingly, audiences are engaging with media narratives through the practice of binge watching. The effects of binge watching are largely unknown, although early research suggests binge watching may be motivated by a need for escape and could be associated with some qualities of addiction. In this study, we ask whether the practice of binge watching impacts audience engagement with a media narrative. Using an experimental approach, we manipula…
Automaticity, mindfulness, and self-control as predictors of dangerous texting behavior
The problems of distracted driving and distracted pedestrian accidents have attracted the attention of public health officials, transportation and psychology researchers, and communication scholars. Though public safety campaigns intended to curb dangerous texting behaviors have been implemented, relatively little is known about the psychological processes involved in these behaviors. Our study integrates emerging research on automatic behavior, …
Patterns of media use and leisure time among older adults
The aging population is rapidly growing both in the United States and many other parts of the world. Simultaneously, technology is rapidly progressing, and new forms of media have become integrated into daily life and societal participation. This study uses time diary data from a panel survey of members of nationally representative households ( N = 1776) to explore patterns of media use and functionally equivalent leisure time among older adults.…
Toward a Multi-Dimensional Model of Adolescent Romantic Parasocial Attachment
Relationships with media figures—referred to as parasocial relationships—provide a means for adolescents to explore and define their romantic and sexual identities (Boon & Lomore, 2001; Engle & Kasser, 2005; Karniol, 2001). However, more often than not, adolescents’ romantic attachments to media figures are ignored or dismissed as frivolous in the scholarly literature on youth development (Caughey, 1984; Jenkins, 1992; Willis, 1972). In this pape…
Ethnicity and body consciousness: Black and White American women's negotiation of media ideals and others' approval
Prevalence of smoking among major movie characters: 1996–2004
Smoking prevalence among major adolescent and adult movie characters is declining, with the downward trend among adult characters weakest for PG-13-rated movies. Although many movies depict no adult smoking, more than one third depict smoking as more prevalent than that among US adults at the time of release
Narratives that address affective forecasting errors reduce perceived barriers to colorectal cancer screening
Ethnicity and body consciousness: Black and White American women's negotiation of media ideals and others' approval
Automaticity, mindfulness, and self-control as predictors of dangerous texting behavior
The problems of distracted driving and distracted pedestrian accidents have attracted the attention of public health officials, transportation and psychology researchers, and communication scholars. Though public safety campaigns intended to curb dangerous texting behaviors have been implemented, relatively little is known about the psychological processes involved in these behaviors. Our study integrates emerging research on automatic behavior, …
Consciousness and Self-Regulation in Mobile Communication: Consciousness in Mobile Communication
Journal Article Consciousness and Self-Regulation in Mobile Communication Get access Joseph B. Bayer, Joseph B. Bayer 1Communication Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, USA, 1Corresponding author: Joseph B. Bayer; Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Sonya Dal Cin, Sonya Dal Cin 1Communication Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, USA, Search for other works by this author on…
Sharing beyond Slacktivism: The effect of socially observable prosocial media sharing on subsequent offline helping behavior
New forms of youth social and political participation have been termed ‘Slacktivism’ – low-cost online forms of social engagement that decrease subsequent offline participation. Previous experimental work has provided support for a ‘Slacktivism effect,’ but it is unclear if this theoretical model applies to youth media sharing on social networking sites. This study uses a novel sharing simulation paradigm to test the effect of publicly vs. anonym…
Toward a Multi-Dimensional Model of Adolescent Romantic Parasocial Attachment
Relationships with media figures—referred to as parasocial relationships—provide a means for adolescents to explore and define their romantic and sexual identities (Boon & Lomore, 2001; Engle & Kasser, 2005; Karniol, 2001). However, more often than not, adolescents’ romantic attachments to media figures are ignored or dismissed as frivolous in the scholarly literature on youth development (Caughey, 1984; Jenkins, 1992; Willis, 1972). In this pape…
An Experimental Examination of Binge Watching and Narrative Engagement
Increasingly, audiences are engaging with media narratives through the practice of binge watching. The effects of binge watching are largely unknown, although early research suggests binge watching may be motivated by a need for escape and could be associated with some qualities of addiction. In this study, we ask whether the practice of binge watching impacts audience engagement with a media narrative. Using an experimental approach, we manipula…
Patterns of media use and leisure time among older adults
The aging population is rapidly growing both in the United States and many other parts of the world. Simultaneously, technology is rapidly progressing, and new forms of media have become integrated into daily life and societal participation. This study uses time diary data from a panel survey of members of nationally representative households ( N = 1776) to explore patterns of media use and functionally equivalent leisure time among older adults.…
The interplay of parenting style and family rules about video games on subsequent fighting behavior
Due to ongoing concerns about adolescent interpersonal aggression and debates surrounding violent media, this study assesses the potential impacts of parental mediation and parenting style on mature video game play and fighting behaviors using a longitudinal, random‐digit‐dial survey of adolescents ( N = 2722). By simultaneously considering fighting, M‐rated video game play, parental restrictions on media use, parenting style, and important covar…
Philanthropic, prosocial players: How game-related charity events motivate unlikely donors
Although we have long known that many different types of individuals play video games, the stereotypical “gamer” is often portrayed as a young male. Furthermore, research into questions such as violence and aggression, addiction or problematic play, and toxic gaming communities tends to frame gamers and gaming as anti-social. From a philanthropic perspective, then, gamers appear to be unlikely candidates for charitable giving. Following attendanc…
Empowerment-Themed Advertising Effects: Activation of Empowerment and Objectification Schemas in Women Age 18-35
Advertisements that ostensibly serve to empower women have become popular in recent years, but recent research calls into question the psychological effectiveness of these advertisements. While seemingly progressive, empowerment-themed advertisements (ETAs) often pair empowerment-themed narratives with objectifying visuals despite the established harmful effects of objectification in media. Though empowerment and objectification intuitively seem …
Research brief: A quantitative content analysis to explore work value portrayals among characters in Belgian adolescents’ favorite TV series
Occupational portrayals are omnipresent in adolescents’ favorite television (TV) series. Insights regarding such portrayals remain largely lacking. This study aimed to fill this gap via a content analysis of 334 characters across six TV series that are popular among adolescents. This study specifically examined portrayals of work values – qualities that an occupation should satisfy (e.g. skill utilization, earning potential) – because work values…
Discounting Counter-Stereotypical Representations in Entertainment Based on Existing Beliefs
Exposure to counter-stereotypical portrayals in entertainment media has been shown to impact attitudes toward marginalized groups in previous studies, which reveal generally positive but sometimes inconsistent effects. To better understand the role of individual differences in these outcomes, this study examines how perceptions of realism, character typicality, and persuasive intent are influenced by existing stereotypical beliefs. Individuals wi…
Unraveling Perceived Work Values of Role Models From TV Series and Social Media in Adolescents’ Work Value Endorsement: A Longitudinal Investigation
Work values are a component of vocational identities. How TV series and social media role models play a role in adolescents’ work value endorsement remains underexamined. This study investigated transactional within-person associations between perceived upholding of intrinsic/extrinsic work values by a favorite occupational role model from a TV series or from social media and adolescents’ intrinsic/extrinsic work value endorsement. The moderating…
Shade visibility: Assessing the algorithmic role of colorism in the perception of Black beauty influencers
Skin tone discrimination—or colorism—is an additional marginalization barrier that People of Color must navigate. Black women, especially those with darker complexions, are often discursively constructed as the antithesis to Western beauty standards—standards that commonly prioritize White femininity as the beauty benchmark. Studies on the beauty influencer economy reveal that Black women remain at a disadvantage in the beauty hierarchy. This stu…
Psychology (14 works) · Social Psychology (10 works) · Media Influence and Health (8 works) · Computer Science (7 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (7 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Media, Gender, and Advertising (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Child Development and Digital Technology (4 works) · Gender, Feminism, and Media (4 works)