Maria Kopacz
Biographic Data
| ID | 3450952 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria Kopacz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria |
| FAMILY NAME | Kopacz |
| SIGNATURE | KOPACZ M |
| AFFILIATIONS | West Chester University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4177-2122 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 46 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
A hidden village: Communicative functions of a Facebook support group for single mothers
This study employs qualitative thematic analysis to examine the functions of posts within a naturally occurring, hidden private Facebook group for single mothers living in the same geographic area. Findings reveal themes of group cohesion, emotional expression, as well as sharing and requesting informational, tangible, and emotional support. The pattern of results carries implications for using protected social media communities to promote positi…
Italian American Ethnic Identity Persistence: A Qualitative Study
This study explores the persistence of ethnic identity among second- and fourth-generation Italian American emerging adults. In particular, the relational and college influences affecting its development were examined. The findings indicate that a distinct Italian American ethnic identity persists in this population, although it evolves with distance from the immigrant generation. We found that Italian American identity is relationally dynamic an…
Rating the YouTube Indian: Viewer Ratings of Native American Portrayals on a Viral Video Site
Rating the YouTube Indian:Viewer Ratings of Native American Portrayals on a Viral Video Site Maria A. Kopacz (bio) and Bessie Lee Lawton (bio) The camera shows two young people seated against a wall. The man, short-haired, sporting a T-shirt and a knit cap and holding a notepad, is interviewing the woman, who is dressed in a graphic tee and a short-sleeved cardigan. She is wearing light makeup and has long, curly hair. Both identify themselves as…
The YouTube Indian: Portrayals of Native Americans on a viral video site
Mainstream media messages contain limited, distorted and negative images of Native Americans, thus promoting continued ethnic marginalization. Community-oriented online venues like the viral video sites have opened up new platforms for depiction. This study employed a quantitative content analysis to examine a sample of YouTube videos relating to Native Americans. The findings reveal a number of promising patterns, suggesting that messages broadc…
Exposure to Television Portrayals of Latinos: The Implications of Aversive Racism and Social Identity Theory
Journal Article Exposure to Television Portrayals of Latinos: The Implications of Aversive Racism and Social Identity Theory Get access Dana E. Mastro, Dana E. Mastro 1Department of Communication, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721 1Corresponding author: Dana Mastro; Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz, Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz 2Department of Communication, University of Missouri-Co…
Exposure to Television Portrayals of Latinos: The Implications of Aversive Racism and Social Identity Theory
Journal Article Exposure to Television Portrayals of Latinos: The Implications of Aversive Racism and Social Identity Theory Get access Dana E. Mastro, Dana E. Mastro 1Department of Communication, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721 1Corresponding author: Dana Mastro; Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz, Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz 2Department of Communication, University of Missouri-Co…
The YouTube Indian: Portrayals of Native Americans on a viral video site
Mainstream media messages contain limited, distorted and negative images of Native Americans, thus promoting continued ethnic marginalization. Community-oriented online venues like the viral video sites have opened up new platforms for depiction. This study employed a quantitative content analysis to examine a sample of YouTube videos relating to Native Americans. The findings reveal a number of promising patterns, suggesting that messages broadc…
Rating the YouTube Indian: Viewer Ratings of Native American Portrayals on a Viral Video Site
Rating the YouTube Indian:Viewer Ratings of Native American Portrayals on a Viral Video Site Maria A. Kopacz (bio) and Bessie Lee Lawton (bio) The camera shows two young people seated against a wall. The man, short-haired, sporting a T-shirt and a knit cap and holding a notepad, is interviewing the woman, who is dressed in a graphic tee and a short-sleeved cardigan. She is wearing light makeup and has long, curly hair. Both identify themselves as…
Exposure to Television Portrayals of Latinos: The Implications of Aversive Racism and Social Identity Theory
Journal Article Exposure to Television Portrayals of Latinos: The Implications of Aversive Racism and Social Identity Theory Get access Dana E. Mastro, Dana E. Mastro 1Department of Communication, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721 1Corresponding author: Dana Mastro; Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz, Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz 2Department of Communication, University of Missouri-Co…
The YouTube Indian: Portrayals of Native Americans on a viral video site
Mainstream media messages contain limited, distorted and negative images of Native Americans, thus promoting continued ethnic marginalization. Community-oriented online venues like the viral video sites have opened up new platforms for depiction. This study employed a quantitative content analysis to examine a sample of YouTube videos relating to Native Americans. The findings reveal a number of promising patterns, suggesting that messages broadc…
Rating the YouTube Indian: Viewer Ratings of Native American Portrayals on a Viral Video Site
Rating the YouTube Indian:Viewer Ratings of Native American Portrayals on a Viral Video Site Maria A. Kopacz (bio) and Bessie Lee Lawton (bio) The camera shows two young people seated against a wall. The man, short-haired, sporting a T-shirt and a knit cap and holding a notepad, is interviewing the woman, who is dressed in a graphic tee and a short-sleeved cardigan. She is wearing light makeup and has long, curly hair. Both identify themselves as…
Italian American Ethnic Identity Persistence: A Qualitative Study
This study explores the persistence of ethnic identity among second- and fourth-generation Italian American emerging adults. In particular, the relational and college influences affecting its development were examined. The findings indicate that a distinct Italian American ethnic identity persists in this population, although it evolves with distance from the immigrant generation. We found that Italian American identity is relationally dynamic an…
A hidden village: Communicative functions of a Facebook support group for single mothers
This study employs qualitative thematic analysis to examine the functions of posts within a naturally occurring, hidden private Facebook group for single mothers living in the same geographic area. Findings reveal themes of group cohesion, emotional expression, as well as sharing and requesting informational, tangible, and emotional support. The pattern of results carries implications for using protected social media communities to promote positi…
Political science (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Anthropology (3 works) · Advertising (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Ethnic group (2 works) · Mainstream (2 works) · Media studies (2 works) · Media Studies and Communication (2 works) · Native american (2 works)