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Dr. Kelly Dillon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication & Digital Media at Wittenberg University. Her research focuses on computer-mediated communication, particularly how individuals respond to cyberbullying, hate speech, and social support needs in online environments. She teaches courses in media studies, communication technology, and public speaking. Her work has been presented at international and national conferences and published in journals like Computers in Human Behavior.
Dr. Dillon’s research emphasizes interventions in digital spaces, including strategies to counter hate speech and analyze audience reactions to anti-bullying campaigns. Her studies on gun violence in media and marginalized representation in reality TV highlight broader societal impacts of media consumption. She has conducted experimental research on media effects, including how exposure to violent content influences children’s behavior.
Her recent publications explore embodied anger management, structural gender-based violence, and the effectiveness of counterspeech on platforms like Twitter. These works bridge psychological theory with digital communication practices, offering insights into online behavior modification and ethical digital citizenship.
Dr. Dillon’s contributions address pressing issues in digital ethics and social responsibility, with implications for public policy, education, and platform governance.
