Integration of media usage in users’ lives   During the COVID pandemic, there was an influx of digital media usage, specifically among adolescents. As children become increasingly dependent on digital media, there’s an increase in negative emotions (Shuai et. al. 2021). These negative emotions lead to a lack of motivation. Many people express themselves through negative posts on social media, spreading these emotions to others (Charquero-Ballester et ... Continue reading →

Family The Role of Family in Deviance and Stigma The influence of family relationships and emotional support on deviance and stigma plays a big role in how people grow and behave. Family has a huge impact on the way we see ourselves and how we handle problems. The way family members talk, show emotions, and ... Continue reading →

Social media is used as a way to express ourselves. More noticeably, it’s used as an outlet for emotions. People nowadays use social media to express negative emotions rather than a fun, lighthearted manor, which may end up affecting the people that view or interact with the post by thinking that it is okay to ... Continue reading →

Today’s post has what I hope will be some helpful information about Thanksgiving break. For those of you whose students will be coming home for the holiday, I hope you have a wonderful visit and a very happy Thanksgiving. Those of us who work at Longwood are thankful that we have the opportunity to provide ... Continue reading →

Identity Research Identity Portfolio Pt. 3-5Download Written by: Addy Carney, Lillian Clarke, & Ashley Tucker

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Longwood’s newest Homecoming tradition is back for the third year, and it’s specifically for parents, alumni and friends of the university! On the heels of its spectacular debut in 2023, Longwood’s 1839 Collection bourbon—the product of a partnership between the university and nearby Sandy River Distillery— became a record-setter last year, posting the largest single-day ... Continue reading →