Nancy A. Cheever
Title: Professor
Department: Communications
Areas of Expertise
Media Psychology, Smartphone Addiction, Journalism, Social Media
Professional Background
Cheever’s research examines the intersection of media use and content, and people’s psychological processes. She has co-authored/edited three books, including The Handbook of Psychology, Technology and Society (Wiley/Blackwell); iDisorder: Understanding our Obsession with Technology and Overcoming its Hold on Us (Palgrave/Macmillan); and Rewired: Understanding the Net Generation and How They Learn (Palgrave/Macmillan). Cheever teaches courses in media writing, research, theory and methods; media psychology; senior seminar; news literacy; and reporting and information gathering, and works as a psychology researcher, consultant, and is a sought after speaker.
Languages
English
Education
Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University (Media Psychology)
M.A., Fielding Graduate University (Media Psychology)
M.A., California State University, Fullerton (Communications)
B.A,. California State University, Dominguez Hills (Communications)
Related News Stories
Good Morning America: Excessive cellphone use may cause anxiety, experts warn
60 Minutes: What is “brain hacking”? Tech insiders on why you should care
Fast Company: Here’s What Happens When College Kids Have Their Smartphones Confiscated For An Hour
CBS News: Why would someone create and fake online personality?
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Contact
Email Address: ncheever@csudh.edu
Office: (310) 243-3817
Contact Preference: email
