How Do End-users Really Feel about Our Mediated Messages?: Using Technology to Move Past Self-report Data

Abstract

For years, communication research has depended on self-report data. Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) can measure stress levels and relaxation in a closed loop system. Diverse, easy to use apps make this technology readily available and offer a range of uses such as: education (K-12 and higher education), corporate wellness, public relations message testing, research, theory testing, and work with corporate and business-to-business partners. Topics, such as measuring stress levels in the classroom and workplace are discussed. Original GSR (PIP-brand specific) case studies, including client campaigns and fear appeal research, are presented.

Presenters

Emma Bishop
Professor, School of Communication and Media, Kennesaw State University, United States

Stephen McNeill
Senior Lecturer, School of Communication and Media, Kennesaw State University, Georgia, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Innovation Showcase

Theme

Media Literacies

KEYWORDS

INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA, MEDIA LITERACY, PUBLIC RELATIONS, PEDAGOGY, MEDIA RESEARCH