Dr. Martins’ expertise concerns the social and psychological effects of the media on youth. She has a longstanding interest on the effects of relationally aggressive portrayals in the media, as well the impact of the media on children’s self-esteem and body-image concerns.
Research and Creative Interests:
- media violence
- relational aggression
- body image concerns
- Gender.
Research Interests
- media violence; relational aggression; body image concerns; gender