About
Dr. Shaheen Kanthawala is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism & Creative Media at the University of Alabama.
Her primary research interests lie at the intersection of health communication and technologies. Specifically, her research addresses how people use health-related technologies, such as health apps, the internet and social media, and online health communities, to self-manage their health conditions. She also examines how these technologies affect users' decisions and outcomes.
More recently, she has also been looking at the role of platforms and platform governance, and content creators such as influencers. The governance of the platforms we use on a regular basis tend to lead to the information we have access to. Understanding how platforms govern themselves and the resulting outcomes is examined in her recent work. Furthermore, through content creators/influencers, we are exposed to their experiences, expertise, and lifestyles - how this affects both content creators and consumers is current and on-going work.
Education
Ph.D. Michigan State University, 2019
M.A. Michigan State University, 2015
M.A. Michigan State University, 2012
B.Sc. University of Mumbai, 2009
Primary Research Interests
Contact
Office: Reese Phifer 430-B
E-mail: [email protected]
Her primary research interests lie at the intersection of health communication and technologies. Specifically, her research addresses how people use health-related technologies, such as health apps, the internet and social media, and online health communities, to self-manage their health conditions. She also examines how these technologies affect users' decisions and outcomes.
More recently, she has also been looking at the role of platforms and platform governance, and content creators such as influencers. The governance of the platforms we use on a regular basis tend to lead to the information we have access to. Understanding how platforms govern themselves and the resulting outcomes is examined in her recent work. Furthermore, through content creators/influencers, we are exposed to their experiences, expertise, and lifestyles - how this affects both content creators and consumers is current and on-going work.
Education
Ph.D. Michigan State University, 2019
M.A. Michigan State University, 2015
M.A. Michigan State University, 2012
B.Sc. University of Mumbai, 2009
Primary Research Interests
- Health technologies
- Media Effects
- Social Media
- Content creators and influencers
- Platform Governance
Contact
Office: Reese Phifer 430-B
E-mail: [email protected]
Course List
Undergraduate Courses
JCM 102 Introduction to Media Content Creation
JCM 103 Mechanics of Media Writing
JCM 372 Media Effects
JCM 493 Ethics and Diversity in Media
Graduate Courses
MC 550 Research Methods
JCM 533 Journalism & Emerging Media
CIS 683 AT: Media and Technology
CIS 680: Seminar in Advanced Media Effects and Processes
CIS 683 AT: Social Media
JCM 102 Introduction to Media Content Creation
JCM 103 Mechanics of Media Writing
JCM 372 Media Effects
JCM 493 Ethics and Diversity in Media
Graduate Courses
MC 550 Research Methods
JCM 533 Journalism & Emerging Media
CIS 683 AT: Media and Technology
CIS 680: Seminar in Advanced Media Effects and Processes
CIS 683 AT: Social Media