Erin Ruppel
- Associate Professor, Communication
- Graduate Program Director, Communication
Education
- PhD, Communication, University of Arizona
- MA, Communication, University of Arizona
- BA, Communication, University of the Pacific
Teaching Schedule
| Course Num | Title | Meets |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUN 101-004 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | TR 11:30am-12:45pm |
| COMMUN 101-005 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | TR 10am-11:15am |
| COMMUN 101-201 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | No Meeting Pattern |
| COMMUN 101-202 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | No Meeting Pattern |
| COMMUN 101-203 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | No Meeting Pattern |
| COMMUN 300-201 | Interviewers and Interviewing | No Meeting Pattern |
| COMMUN 301-201 | Interpersonal Communication Processes | No Meeting Pattern |
| COMMUN 313-201 | Human Communication and Technology | No Meeting Pattern |
| COMMUN 402-001 | Gender and Communication | MW 10am-11:15am |
| COMMUN 860-002 | Seminar: Issues in Communication: Virtual Communities | M 2:30pm-5:10pm |
Courses Taught
- COMMUN 101 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
- COMMUN 300 - Interviewers and Interviewing
- COMMUN 301 - Interpersonal Communication
- COMMUN 313 - Human Communication and Technology
- COMMUN 323 - Communication in Groups and Teams
- COMMUN 805 - Special Topics in Interpersonal Communication (Technologies in Interpersonal Relationships)
- COMMUN 813 - Seminar in Mediated Communication
- COMMUN 823 - Seminar in Group Communication
Research Interests
- Communication technologies
- Interpersonal communication
- Health communication
- Small group communication
Selected Publications
Ruppel, E. K. (2019) Putting (human) communication at the center of technology studies. Human Communication and Technology , 1(1), 9--12.
Ruppel, E. K., Burke, T. J., Cherney, M. R., & Dinsmore, D. (2018) Social compensation and enhancement processes via mediated communication in the transition to college. Human Communication Research , 44, 58-79.
Ruppel, E. K. (2018) Preference for and perceived competence of communication technology affordances in face-threatening scenarios. Communication Reports , 31, 53-64.
Ruppel, E. K., Burke, T. J., & Cherney, M. R. (2017) Channel complementarity and multiplexity in friendship: Associations with closeness and sex composition. New Media & Society .
Blight, M. B., Ruppel, E. K., & Schoenbauer, K. V. (2017) Sense of community on Twitter and Instagram: Exploring the roles of motives and parasocial relationships. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking , 20, 314-319.
Ruppel, E. K., Gross, C. , Stoll, A. , Peck, B. , Allen, M. R., & Kim, S. (2017) Reflecting on connecting: Meta-analysis of differences between mediated and face-to-face self-disclosure. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication , 22, 18-34.
Ruppel, E. K., Blight, M. , Cherney, M. , & Fylling, S. (2016) An exploratory investigation of communication technologies as a means to alleviate communicative difficulties and depression in older adults. Journal of Aging and Health , 28, 600-620.
Ruppel, E. K. (2016) Scanning health information sources: Applying and extending the comprehensive model of information seeking. Journal of Health Communication , 21, 208-216.
Rains, S. A., & Ruppel, E. K. (2016) Channel complementarity theory in the health information-seeking process: Further investigating the implications of source characteristic complementarity. Communication Research , 43, 232-252.
Ruppel, E. K., & McKinley, C. J. (2015) Social support and social anxiety in use and perceptions of online mental health resources: Exploring social compensation and enhancement. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking , 18, 462-467.
Ruppel, E. K. (2015) Use of communication technologies in romantic relationships: Self-disclosure and the role of relationship development. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships , 35, 667-686.
Ruppel, E. K., & Burke, T. J. (2015) Complementary channel use and the role of social competence. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication , 20, 37-51.
Ruppel, E. K. (2015) The affordance utilization model: The role of affordances as relationships develop. Marriage & Family Review .
Bonito, J. A., Ruppel, E. K., Saul, J. E., & Leischow, S. J. (2012) Assessing the preconditions for communication influence on decision making: The North American Quitline Consortium. Health Communication , 28(3), 248–259.
Ruppel, E. K., & Rains, S. A. (2012) Information sources and the health information-seeking process: An application and extension of channel complementarity theory. Communication Monographs , 79, 385–405.
Leischow, S. J., Provan, K. , Beagles, J. E., Bonito, J. A., Ruppel, E. K., Moor, G. , & Saul, J. E. (2012) Mapping tobacco quitlines in North America: Signaling pathways to improve treatment. American Journal of Public Health , 102(11), 2122–2128.
Bonito, J. A., Ruppel, E. K., & Keyton, J. (2012) Reliability estimates for multilevel designs in group research. Small Group Research , 43, 443–467.
Ruppel, E. K., & Curran, M. A. (2012) Relational sacrifices in romantic relationships: Satisfaction and the moderating role of attachment. Journal of Social & Personal Relationships , 29, 508-529.
Bonito, J. A. (2011) An application of the socio-egocentric model to information-sharing discussions: In search of group-level communication influences. Ruppel, E. K. (Ed). Communication Research , 38, 356-375.
Bonito, J. A., Ruppel, E. K., DeCamp, M. H., & Garreaud de Mainvilliers, I. (2011) Evaluating participation in small groups: Stimulated recall, self-ratings, and their effects on task-relevant judgments. Communication Methods & Measures , 5(1), 28–47.