Nancy A. Cheever

Nancy A. Cheever is Professor and Chair of the Communications Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills, specializing in media psychology, smartphone addiction, and social media impacts. Her research examines the intersection of technology use with psychological processes, influencing both academic discourse and public understanding of digital behavior.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Media Psychology, Fielding Graduate University
• M.A. in Media Psychology, Fielding Graduate University
• M.A. in Communications, California State University, Fullerton
• B.A. in Communications, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Professor Cheever's research spans critical technology-psychology intersections, particularly smartphone dependency and social media's cognitive effects. Her influential books iDisorder and Rewired established frameworks for understanding digital obsession and generational learning shifts, with findings validated through media features on 60 Minutes and Good Morning America.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Presidential Outstanding Professor Award (2018) from CSUDH

As an educator, she teaches media writing, research methods, news literacy, and senior seminar courses while maintaining active psychology research and consulting roles. Her public engagement as a sought-after speaker extends her scholarly impact beyond academia through collaborations with media personalities like Katie Couric. No dedicated research lab or team structure is documented in available sources.