Sofia Rhea

Education

• BA in Communication from the University of California, Davis
• BA in Anthropology (Evolutionary Emphasis) from the University of California, Davis

Research Focus

Rhea's work focuses broadly on media effects. Her current work investigates the impact of highly visual social media (HVSM) on self-evaluation and self-esteem.

Publications

Stevens, H., Acic, I., & Rhea, S. (2021) Natural Language Processing Insight into LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal Content Analysis of Anxiety-Provoking Topics and Trends in Emotion in LGBTeens Microcommunity Subreddit. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, 7(8), doi:10.2196/29029

Teaching

Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Public Speaking (CMN 001)