Isabella M Swafford
Biographic Data
| ID | 6306861 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Isabella M Swafford |
| GIVEN NAMES | Isabella M |
| FAMILY NAME | Swafford |
| SIGNATURE | SWAFFORD I M |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Texas at San Antonio |
| ORCID | 0009-0007-5998-3696 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
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Persuasion is shaped by complex emotional triggers, cognitive reasoning, and communicator-related characteristics. However, theories of persuasion have often examined different features of persuasive communication in controlled research settings, resulting in questions about how these characteristics exist within naturally occurring persuasive messages. This study addresses this gap by examining theoretically relevant linguistic characteristics a…
A Tutorial on Classifying Open-Ended Ethnic-Racial Identity Narratives Using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning
Studying how individuals construct a coherent identity has long been constrained by reliance on self-report surveys and labor-intensive qualitative coding, limiting the integration of identity processes with the nuanced content of lived experience. Advances in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) now offer scalable, theoretically-informed tools for analyzing open-ended narratives. This tutorial provides a step-by-step frame…
Empathy Mediates the Link Between Extraversion and Latent Semantic Similarity in Computer-Mediated Discussions of a Politically Contentious Topic
Conversations about politically contentious issues often break down due to a lack of shared understanding, with language playing a central role in this failure—particularly in discussions of abortion, one of the most polarizing topics in U.S. public life. Mutual understanding requires that speakers achieve high latent semantic similarity (LSS) by using words in similar ways. While extraversion has been linked to higher LSS, likely due to its asso…
Reasonability-of-force assessments mediate the link between police experience and use-of-force decision making
We examined if experienced officers use less and lower levels of force than less-experienced officers due to differences in reasonability-of-force assessments. Officers observed body-camera videos involving use-of-force, indicated their course of action, and the extent to which several factors were relevant in determining appropriate use-of-force. Experienced officers were more likely to use verbal commands and less-experienced officers were more…
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Reasonability-of-force assessments mediate the link between police experience and use-of-force decision making
We examined if experienced officers use less and lower levels of force than less-experienced officers due to differences in reasonability-of-force assessments. Officers observed body-camera videos involving use-of-force, indicated their course of action, and the extent to which several factors were relevant in determining appropriate use-of-force. Experienced officers were more likely to use verbal commands and less-experienced officers were more…
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Persuasion is shaped by complex emotional triggers, cognitive reasoning, and communicator-related characteristics. However, theories of persuasion have often examined different features of persuasive communication in controlled research settings, resulting in questions about how these characteristics exist within naturally occurring persuasive messages. This study addresses this gap by examining theoretically relevant linguistic characteristics a…
A Tutorial on Classifying Open-Ended Ethnic-Racial Identity Narratives Using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning
Studying how individuals construct a coherent identity has long been constrained by reliance on self-report surveys and labor-intensive qualitative coding, limiting the integration of identity processes with the nuanced content of lived experience. Advances in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) now offer scalable, theoretically-informed tools for analyzing open-ended narratives. This tutorial provides a step-by-step frame…
Empathy Mediates the Link Between Extraversion and Latent Semantic Similarity in Computer-Mediated Discussions of a Politically Contentious Topic
Conversations about politically contentious issues often break down due to a lack of shared understanding, with language playing a central role in this failure—particularly in discussions of abortion, one of the most polarizing topics in U.S. public life. Mutual understanding requires that speakers achieve high latent semantic similarity (LSS) by using words in similar ways. While extraversion has been linked to higher LSS, likely due to its asso…
Social and Intergroup Psychology (2 works) · Association (psychology (1 work) · cognitive reasoning (1 work) · Common ground (1 work) · Computational and Text Analysis Methods (1 work) · Computational linguistics (1 work) · Deception detection and forensic psychology (1 work) · Emotional expression (1 work) · Empathy (1 work) · Extraversion and introversion (1 work)