China C. Billotte-Verhoff
- Courses5
- Reviews17
- School: University of New Mexico
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- Department: Communication/Journalism
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Albuquerque, NM - 87131 - Dates at University of New Mexico: November 2013 - May 2015
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Biography
University of New Mexico - Communication/Journalism
Doctoral Fellow at Purdue University
Higher Education
China
Billotte Verhoff
Lafayette, Indiana Area
As a scholar I am interested in the intersections of interpersonal, family, and organizational communication.
Experience
Bowling Green State University
Intern for the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Designed, developed and implemented PR approach for event which increased campus awareness and attendance at the event.
Bowling Green State University
Desk Clerk
Assist residence hall staff in the daily operation of the residence hall and solving resident concerns.
University of New Mexico
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Instructor of Record of public speaking and freshman learning community courses.
University of New Mexico
Graduate Assistant: Office of the Institutional Review Board
Data/records keeping and management; additional projects as assigned
RuffaloCODY
Call Center Associate
Contacted BGSU alumni to provide current university achievements and raised $1,140.50 for student scholarships.
Purdue University
Doctoral Fellow
Instructor of Record
Education
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
International/Global Studies
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Communication, General
Dean's List
Status Given to students who receive at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale during an academic semester. I have received it consecutively from Fall 2008 through Spring 2012Bowling Green State University
Intern for the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Designed, developed and implemented PR approach for event which increased campus awareness and attendance at the event.Bowling Green State University
Desk Clerk
Assist residence hall staff in the daily operation of the residence hall and solving resident concerns.The University of New Mexico
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Health Communication
University of New Mexico
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Instructor of Record of public speaking and freshman learning community courses.University of New Mexico
Graduate Assistant: Office of the Institutional Review Board
Data/records keeping and management; additional projects as assigned
Publications
Magsamen-Conrad, K., Billotte-Verhoff, C., & Greene, K. (2014). Technology addiction’s contribution to mental wellbeing: The positive effect of online social capital. Computers in Human Behavior. 10.1016/j.chb.2014.07.14
Computers in Human Behavior
This research examines the effect of online social capital and Internet use on the normally negative effects of technology addiction, especially for individuals prone to self-concealment. Self-concealment is a personality trait that describes individuals who are more likely to withhold personal and private information, inhibiting catharsis and wellbeing. Addiction, in any context, is also typically associated with negative outcomes. However, we investigate the hypothesis that communication technology addiction may positively affect wellbeing for self-concealing individuals when online interaction is positive, builds relationships, or fosters a sense of community. Within these parameters, increased communication through mediated channels (and even addiction) may reverse the otherwise negative effects of self-concealment on wellbeing. Overall, the proposed model offers qualified support for the continued analysis of mediated communication as a potential source for improving the wellbeing for particular individuals. This study is important because we know that healthy communication in relationships, including disclosure, is important to wellbeing. This study recognizes that not all people are comfortable communicating in face-to-face settings. Our findings offer evidence that the presence of computers in human behaviors (e.g., mediated channels of communication and NCTs) enables some individuals to communicate and foster beneficial interpersonal relationships, and improve their wellbeing.
Positions
Alpha Omicron Pi
Panhellenic Delegate
An all women's fraternity which seeks to develop highly respected servant leaders through it's objects, mission and sisterhood.
Alpha Omicron Pi
Panhellenic Delegate
An all women's fraternity which seeks to develop highly respected servant leaders through it's objects, mission and sisterhood.
Alpha Omicron Pi
Panhellenic Delegate
An all women's fraternity which seeks to develop highly respected servant leaders through it's objects, mission and sisterhood.
Alpha Omicron Pi
Panhellenic Delegate
An all women's fraternity which seeks to develop highly respected servant leaders through it's objects, mission and sisterhood.
Alpha Omicron Pi
Panhellenic Delegate
An all women's fraternity which seeks to develop highly respected servant leaders through it's objects, mission and sisterhood.
