Nick Brody

Nick Brody is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Puget Sound. His research focuses on the social implications of technology, particularly how digital artifacts affect emotional recovery after romantic breakups. He teaches courses in communication theory, quantitative research methods, communication and technology, and relational communication.

• 2019: Thomas A. Davis Teaching Award
• 2016: Puget Sound Faculty Research Award

Research Interests

Brody's work explores:

• Bystander behavior in cyberbullying episodes
• Communication patterns in on-again/off-again relationships
• Digital memory persistence and its psychological impact
• The cognitive parallels between social and physical pain

Recent Article Trends

His recent publications analyze how social media algorithms and network connections complicate post-breakup recovery, emphasizing the need for intentional digital curation. The Virtual Relational Memory model (2022) highlights the interplay of digital objects, narrative control, and social networks.

Scientific Contributions

• Developed the Virtual Relational Memory framework
• Published in Communication Monographs, Computers in Human Behavior, and other top-tier journals
• Identified correlations between nostalgic tendencies and post-breakup adjustment