The C+MRC: Christopher McKinley by 90.3 WMSC FM

On this episode, Dr. Domine is joined by Dr. Christopher McKinley.
McKinley is an associate professor in the School of Communication and Media. He specializes in health communication and media effects. In particular, he examines the role that messages play in shaping individual’s health perceptions and behaviors. Dr. McKinley’s research addresses important public health issues, including, but not limited to, binge drinking, childhood obesity, disordered eating habits, and mental health concerns. His research has been published in Health Communication, Journal of Health Communication, and Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Dr. McKinley is currently involved in multiple projects, including, a) research assessing the relationship between news coverage, presidential rhetoric, and public support for health care reform, and b) an examination of the nature and prevalence of mental health messages provided on U.S. and U.K. college counseling center websites.