Claire V Wanzer
Biographic Data
| ID | 312866 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Claire V Wanzer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Claire V |
| FAMILY NAME | Wanzer |
| SIGNATURE | WANZER C V |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Delaware |
| ORCID | 0009-0000-8800-4951 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Cycle Syncing and TikTok’s Digital Landscape
Cycle syncing is a menstrual health trend on TikTok that involves aligning exercise and diet with the four menstrual cycle phases. Cycle syncing is part of the conversation on social media about women’s reproductive health. However, clinical research on the effects of cycle syncing is inconclusive, and there is the potential that this trend could further perpetuate misinformation and gender stereotypes. Research suggests that social media can aff…
Sync or Swim
Objective To understand messaging about cycle syncing on TikTok, a trend that involves harmonizing daily activities and self‐care rituals with various stages of the menstrual cycle. Methods We conducted a quantitative content analysis of TikTok videos ( N = 100). In January 2023, we collected TikTok videos from content creators using the hashtag #cyclesyncing. Results About one‐third of creators provided credentials. However, very few mentioned s…
A Content Analysis of Social Media influencers’ “What I Eat in a day” Vlogs on YouTube
Food diaries on social media, known as “what I eat in a day” (WIEIAD) content, are increasingly popular across a variety of platforms, and can potentially affect audiences’ attitudes and behaviors regarding diet. WIEIAD content is frequently posted by social media influencers (SMI), who have powerful and persuasive effects on their audiences. Using expectancy-value and social norms as theoretical frameworks, this study examines characteristics of…
Mapping the Field
The following study applies the framework of self-presentation theory to examine one year of posts ( n = 1064) from the TikTok and Instagram accounts of 18 highly marketable NCAA athletes. A content analysis was used to examine differences by platform, gender, and content type following the approval of NIL compensation for collegiate athletes. Findings revealed significant differences between male and female athletes regarding the type of content…
Sync or Swim
Objective To understand messaging about cycle syncing on TikTok, a trend that involves harmonizing daily activities and self‐care rituals with various stages of the menstrual cycle. Methods We conducted a quantitative content analysis of TikTok videos ( N = 100). In January 2023, we collected TikTok videos from content creators using the hashtag #cyclesyncing. Results About one‐third of creators provided credentials. However, very few mentioned s…
Mapping the Field
The following study applies the framework of self-presentation theory to examine one year of posts ( n = 1064) from the TikTok and Instagram accounts of 18 highly marketable NCAA athletes. A content analysis was used to examine differences by platform, gender, and content type following the approval of NIL compensation for collegiate athletes. Findings revealed significant differences between male and female athletes regarding the type of content…
A Content Analysis of Social Media influencers’ “What I Eat in a day” Vlogs on YouTube
Food diaries on social media, known as “what I eat in a day” (WIEIAD) content, are increasingly popular across a variety of platforms, and can potentially affect audiences’ attitudes and behaviors regarding diet. WIEIAD content is frequently posted by social media influencers (SMI), who have powerful and persuasive effects on their audiences. Using expectancy-value and social norms as theoretical frameworks, this study examines characteristics of…
Mapping the Field
The following study applies the framework of self-presentation theory to examine one year of posts ( n = 1064) from the TikTok and Instagram accounts of 18 highly marketable NCAA athletes. A content analysis was used to examine differences by platform, gender, and content type following the approval of NIL compensation for collegiate athletes. Findings revealed significant differences between male and female athletes regarding the type of content…
Cycle Syncing and TikTok’s Digital Landscape
Cycle syncing is a menstrual health trend on TikTok that involves aligning exercise and diet with the four menstrual cycle phases. Cycle syncing is part of the conversation on social media about women’s reproductive health. However, clinical research on the effects of cycle syncing is inconclusive, and there is the potential that this trend could further perpetuate misinformation and gender stereotypes. Research suggests that social media can aff…
Sync or Swim
Objective To understand messaging about cycle syncing on TikTok, a trend that involves harmonizing daily activities and self‐care rituals with various stages of the menstrual cycle. Methods We conducted a quantitative content analysis of TikTok videos ( N = 100). In January 2023, we collected TikTok videos from content creators using the hashtag #cyclesyncing. Results About one‐third of creators provided credentials. However, very few mentioned s…
Psychology (4 works) · Social media (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · World Wide Web (3 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 works) · Advertising (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Communication (2 works) · Content analysis (2 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (2 works)