Jennifer Schon

Jennifer Schon serves as Director of Institutional Research and Instructor of Statistics at Northwestern College, leveraging her dual expertise in quantitative methods and communication research. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Kansas with a focus on interpersonal and computer-mediated communication, complemented by a minor in quantitative psychology.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. and M.A. in Interpersonal and Computer-Mediated Communication (minor: Quantitative Psychology) from University of Kansas
• B.A. from Buena Vista University

Dr. Schon's research bridges Communication, Family Studies, and Health Informatics, examining how digital technologies reshape human relationships. Her work particularly investigates parental ICT use with emerging adults, online health information seeking behaviors, and courtship dynamics through rigorous quantitative frameworks. This interdisciplinary approach reflects her unique fusion of communication theory and statistical methodology.

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent thematic threads: the impact of digital mediation on family cohesion, health decision-making in internet-saturated environments, and evolving relationship norms. Her studies frequently employ survey methodologies and statistical modeling to uncover patterns in technology-mediated interactions across generational divides.

Dr. Schon actively disseminates findings through presentations at the International Association for Relationship Research and National Communication Association conferences. Her research has received notable media coverage from Time, Chicago Tribune, and ABC News, highlighting its real-world relevance to contemporary communication challenges.