Kristen Everhart
Social/Behavioral Sci Rsch Consort University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Research Interests
I am interested in how people’s communication in family and relational contexts shape or reflect their decision making or stress-coping processes, particularly in situations of identity or health crises. My most recent research examines how couples communicate about chronic illness in ways that facilitate individual, relational, and physiological health.
Conference Presentations
Everhart, K. L., & Pauley, P. M. (2015). Communicating childbirth: A memorable messages and control theory approach. Paper presented at the 101st annual meeting of the National Communication Association. Las Vegas, NV.
Moran, M.B., Lucas, M., Everhart, K., Morgan, A., & Prickett, E. (2015). Why are anti-vaccine messages so persuasive? A content analysis of anti-vaccine websites to inform the development of vaccine promotion strategies. Paper presented at the 143rd annual meeting of the American Public Health Association. Chicago, IL.
Everhart, K. L., Moran, M.B., & Pauley, P. M. (2015). Effect of Family Communication on College Binge Drinking: Strategies to Improve Parent-Child Anti-Substance Use Talks. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association. Madison, WI.
Education
B.A. in Communication with a minor in Political Science from San Diego State University
M.A. in Communication from San Diego State University
Ph.D. in Communication Studies with primary emphasis in health, interpersonal, and family communication.