Expertise

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
Past Affiliations
Communities
Media Studies, Media Studies, Media Studies, Multimedia Communication, Multimedia Communication, Multimedia Communication, Gender Studies, Journalism, Journalism, Journalism, Film Studies, Film Studies, Film Studies
Degrees
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Speech Communication, 2008
MA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Speech Communication, 2004
BS, Northeastern University, Communication Studies, 2002