Teresa Lynch

Teresa Lynch is an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University, affiliated with the School of Communication and directing the Chronos Laboratory. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Mass Communication from Indiana University (2017, 2013) and a B.A. in Communications from Armstrong State University (2008).

• Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington (2017)
• M.A., Indiana University, Bloomington (2013)
• B.A., Armstrong State University, Savannah (2008)

Her research examines emotion in video games, focusing on how digital environments convey social information that shapes emotion, cognition, and behavior. Key areas include gender representation in games, player processing of media messages, and emotional engagement with interactive content. She employs mixed methods (experimental, survey, content analysis) and interdisciplinary frameworks (gender studies, evolutionary biology).

Recent publications address themes like female character design, ambivalent sexism, player-avatar bonds, and mental health perception. Awards include recognition as a Distinguished Reviewer in 2021.

She has taught courses on gender in media, communication technology, and electronic media advertising. Service roles include chairing the 2016 ICA Game Studies Division preconference and leadership roles since 2011.