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Jessica Zurcher serves as a full-time Associate Professor in the School of Communications at Brigham Young University, contributing to academic research and teaching in new media, family communication, and educational contexts.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Communications, University of Utah, 2016
- M.A. in Mass Communications, Brigham Young University, 2011
- B.S. in Theatre and Speech Education with minor in English, Brigham Young University-Idaho, 2008
Dr. Zurcher's research investigates how new media shapes family dynamics and educational environments, with specialized focus on societal perceptions of adolescent exposure to online pornography and parent-child communication strategies regarding this content. Her work has been published in leading journals including Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking and The Journal of Children and Media, and presented at international communication conferences worldwide.
No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.
Prior to her university appointment, she developed curriculum and taught secondary education (grades 6-12) in theatre, English, film, and public speaking. She maintains a strong commitment to pedagogy across all educational levels from middle school through graduate studies. The available information does not specify current advisees or externally funded research grants.
