My research explores the social psychology of technology use. I'm most interested in computer-mediated communication and social media. My research situates technology use in evolving social contexts, addresses novel uses of tools like blogs and social network sites, and explores the effects these technologies have on people's relationships.

I recently published articles in the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication linking reality television consumption to a range of web2.0 behaviors including blogging, photo and video sharing, Computers in Human Beahvior exploring impression formation and willingness to initiate friendships on social networking sites, and Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Socail Networking applying contingencies of self worth to explain a range of online behavior.

You can see a short video describing the research here and listen to a brief commentary about online photosharing here.

Finally, to learn more about organ and tissue donation and the grant-funded (HRSA) project I am working on in collaboration with Dr. Feeley, visit http://campaign4life.org/.

Ongoing Research Support

R39OT22058 Hollander (PI)   09/01/11-08/31/13

HHS/HRSA/Division of Transplantation ($517,136)

Title: Increasing Organ Donation in New York through Challenge Campaigns

Role: Co-Investigator

10768352  Stefanone (PI)    01/01/12-12/31/14

AFOSR ($483,511)

Title: Socio-Cultural Media Sharing as Conversations: Sensing and Modeling Behavior in Response to Environmental Changes

Role: Principal Investigator

Past Research Support

D71HS09611    Hollander (PI)   09/01/08-08/31/11

HHS/HRSA/Division of Transplantation ($631,782)

Promoting organ and tissue donation through new media

Role: Co-Investigator