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Kathryn Coduto is an Assistant Professor of Media Science in the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University's College of Communication. Her research focuses on the intersections of mass media and interpersonal communication, examining how individuals use digital platforms to connect and interpret their environments.
- Ph.D., Communication, Ohio State University
- M.A., Journalism and Mass Communication, Kent State University
- B.S., Electronic Media, Kent State University
Her work explores compulsive social media use during news events, privacy management across communication technologies like dating apps, and the psychological effects of mediated sexual communication (e.g., sexting). She analyzes how platform affordances shape relationship dynamics and self-perception.
Recent publications address topics such as dating app interactions, privacy practices in digital communication, and media influence on health behaviors. Her methodological approach combines both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Katy Coduto teaches courses in research methods, social media analysis, and media effects, bridging her industry experience as a research analyst at Marcus Thomas LLC with academic instruction.
