Kimberly Embacher
Academic Background
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
M.A., University of Connecticut
B.A., University of Connecticut
Courses Taught
COMM 330 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 338 Communication for Health Professionals
Areas of Expertise
Public and Professional Communication
Public Speaking
Quantitative Research Methods
Health Communication Theory
Research Interests
Self-objectification in young women
Cognitive flow
Exercise psychology
New fitness technology
Benefits of mindfulness
Recent Publications
Embacher Martin, K., McGloin, R., & Atkin, D. (2018). Body dissatisfaction, neuroticism, and female sex as predictors of calorie-tracking app use amongst college students. Journal of American College Health 66(7), 608-616. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2018.1431905
McGloin, R. & Embacher, K. (2018). “Just like riding a bike”: A model matching approach to predicting the enjoyment of a cycling exergame experience. Media Psychology, 21(3), 486-505. doi: 10.1080/15213269.2017.1311269
Embacher, K., McGloin, R., & Richards, K. (2018). When women give health advice online, do we listen? The effect of source sex on credibility and likelihood to use online health advice. Western Journal of Communication, 82(4) 439-456. doi: 10.1080/10570314.2017.1367028
McGloin, R., Embacher, K., & Atkin, D. (2017). Health and exercise-related predictors of distance-tracking app usage. Health Behavior and Policy Review, 4(4), 306-317. doi: 10.14485/HBPR.4.4.1
