Empathy + Social Change
Ramasubramanian, S. & Sousa, A. (2021). Communication scholar-activism: Conceptualizing key dimensions and practices based on interviews with Communication scholar-activists. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 49(5), 477-496, https://doi.org/10.1080/00909882.2021.1964573 Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. & Banjo, O. (2020). Critical media effects framework: Bridging critical cultural communication and media effects through power, intersectionality, context, and agency. Journal of Communication, 70(3), 379–400, https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqaa014 Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. & Wolfe, A. (2020). The promise and perils of interracial dialogue. Communication Currents. Accessible from: https://www.natcom.org/communication-currents/promise-and-perils-interracial-dialogue
Ramasubramanian, S. (June 11, 2020). Difficult dialogues project: Curated resources on race and racism; Dr. Srivi Blog, https://www.drsrivi.com/post/difficult-dialogues-project-curated-resources-on-race-and-racism
Ramasubramanian, S.(June 7, 2020). Beyond implicit bias training: 10 ways to support BIPOC scholars in response to #BLM. Dr. Srivi Blog. https://www.drsrivi.com/post/beyond-implicit-bias-training-10-ways-to-support-bipoc-scholars-in-response-to-blm
Ramasubramanian, S.(June 5, 2020). A Letter to my dear dept colleagues: BLM, Communication, and Long-term Changes. Dr. Srivi Blog, https://www.drsrivi.com/post/a-letter-to-my-dear-dept-colleagues-blm-communication-and-long-term-changes
Ramasubramanian, S. (May 31, 2020). White allies: 10 ways to support Black lives (with a bonus tip at the end). Medium, Available from: https://medium.com/@drsrivi/white-allies-10-ways-to-support-black-lives-with-a-bonus-tip-at-the-end-af380cf3aeac
Ramasubramanian, S.(May 25, 2020). Reflecting on #OpenScience versus #OpenComm. Dr. Srivi Blog, Accessible from: https://www.drsrivi.com/post/openscience-versus-opencomm
Ramasubramanian, S. & Costantini, R. (2020). Intergroup contact. In Jan Van den Bulck (Eds.). The International Encyclopedia of Media Psychology. Wiley-Blackwell/International Communication Association. ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S., Winfield, A., & Riewestahl, E. (2020). Positive stereotypes and counter-stereotypes: Examining their effects on prejudice reduction and favorable intergroup relations. In A. Billings & S. Parrott (Eds.), Media Stereotypes: From Ageism to Xenophobia (257-276). Peter Lang Publishers. Full-Text ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. (May 31, 2020). White allies: 10 ways to support Black lives (with a bonus tip at the end). Medium, Available from: https://medium.com/@drsrivi/white-allies-10-ways-to-support-black-lives-with-a-bonus-tip-at-the-end-af380cf3aeac
Ramasubramanian, S. & Darzabi, R. (2020). Civic engagement, social justice, and media literacy. In B. Christ & B. De Abreu (Eds.), Media Literacy in a Disruptive Media Environment (pp. 272-282). Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780367814762-22 Full-Text Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. (2019). Media inclusion, racial justice, and digital citizenship. How Public Policy Impacts Racial Inequality. (pp. 56-75). LSU Press: Baton Rouge, LA. Direct Link ResearchGate
Saleem, M. & Ramasubramanian, S. (2019; online first in 2017). Muslim Americans’ identity management strategies in response to media stereotypes and discrimination. Media Psychology, 22(3), 373-393. doi: 10.1080/15213269.2017.1302345 Direct Link ResearchGate
[Cited in amicus briefs in the Ninth Circuit and Supreme Court in the state of Hawaii versus Trump case]
Dill-Shackleford, K., Ramasubramanian, S. & Drake, L. (2018). Stories about Black men and their consequences for health. Perspectives on Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health, (pp. 151-168; Chapter 9); National Academy of Medicine. Direct Link ResearchGate
Dill-Shackleford, K., Ramasubramanian, S., Behm-Morawitz, E., Scharrer, E. Burgess, M., & Flemish, D. (2017). Social Group Stories in the Media and Child Development. Pediatrics. 140 (Supplement 2) S157-S161; doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-1758W. Full-Text Direct Link ResearchGate
Janicke, S. & Ramasubramanian, S. (2017). Spiritual media experiences, trait transcendence, and enjoyment of popular films. Journal of Media and Religion, 16(2), 51-66, doi: 10.1080/15348423.2017.131112. Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. (2017). Mindfulness, stress coping, and everyday resilience among emerging youth in a university setting: A mixed methods approach. International Journal of Adolescence & Youth. 22 (3), 308-321. doi: 10.1080/02673843.2016.1175361. Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. & Doshi, M. (2017). Ethnic performance, language proficiency, and ethnic media use among Indian American immigrants. Journal of International & Intercultural Communication, 10(3), 183-200. doi: 10.1080/17513057.2016.1272707. Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S., Doshi, M. & Saleem, M. (2017). Mainstream versus ethnic media: How they shape self-esteem and ethnic pride among ethnic minorities. International Journal of Communication, 11, 1879–1899. Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S., Sousa, A. & Gonlin, V. (2017). Facilitated dialogues to combat racism: A goal-based approach. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 45 (5), 537-556, doi:10.1080/00909882.2017.1382706. Full-Text Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. & Yadlin-Segal, A. (2017). Building meaningful cross-sector partnerships for children and media initiatives: A conversation café with scholars and activists from around the world (Journal Article Reprinted as Book Chapter). In D. Lemish, A. Jordan & V. Rideout (Eds.). Children, Adolescents and Media: The Future of Research and Action. Routledge. Direct Link ResearchGate
Sousa, A & Ramasubramanian, S. (2017). Challenging gender and racial stereotypes in online spaces: Alternative storytelling among Latino/a youth in the U.S. In D. Lemish & M. Götz (Eds.). Beyond the Stereotypes – Images of Boys and Girls, and their Consequences (pp. 75-83). Gothenburg, Sweden: Nordicom Press. Full-Text Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. (2016). Racial/ethnic identity, community-oriented media initiatives, and transmedia storytelling. The Information Society, 32(5), 333-342. doi: 10.1080/01972243.2016.1212618. Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. & Yadlin-Segal, A. (2016). Building meaningful cross-sector partnerships for children and media initiatives: A conversation café with scholars and activists from around the world. Journal of Children and Media. 10(2), 216-224; doi: 10.1080/17482798.2015.1127840. Full-Text Direct Link ResearchGate
Saleem, M., Yang, G. & Ramasubramanian, S. (2016). Reliance on direct and mediated contact and public policies supporting outgroup harm. Journal of Communication. 66(4), 604-624; doi: 10.1111/jcom.12234 Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. (2015). Using celebrity news to reduce racial/ethnic prejudice. Journal of Social Issues, 71(1), 123-137; doi: 10.1111/josi.12100. Direct Link ResearchGate
Scharrer, E. & Ramasubramanian, S. (2015). Intervening in the media’s influence on stereotypes of race and ethnicity: The role of media literacy. Journal of Social Issues, 71(1), 171-185. doi: 10.1111/josi.12103. Full-Text Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. (2014). Media and spirituality. In Media and Social Life (pp. 46-62). (Eds.) M.B. Oliver & A. Raney. New York: Routledge. Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. The Huffington Post. (September 2014). “Promoting engaged scholarship and community-oriented media for social good.” https://www.huffpost.com/entry/promoting-engaged-scholar_b_5758392
Ramasubramanian, S. & Murphy, C.J. (2014). Experimental studies of media stereotyping effects. In M. Webster & J. Sell (Eds.). Laboratory Experiments in the Social Sciences (pp. 385-402). San Diego, CA: Academic Press. Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. (2013). Intergroup contact, media exposure, and racial attitudes, Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, 42 (1), 54-72. Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. The Huffington Post. (Sept 2013). “Rise up for meaningful media.” https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rise-with-us-to-choose-me_b_3976902
Ramasubramanian, S. Sruti Magazine. (December 2013). “TVG’s London workshop marked by wisdom and humor.” Direct Link
Ramasubramanian, S. & Kornfield, S. (2012). Japanese Anime Heroines as Role Models for U.S. Youth: Wishful Identification, Parasocial Interaction, and Intercultural Entertainment Effects. Journal of International and Intercultural Communication, 5(3), 189-207 Full-Text Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. & Kornfield, S. (August 2012). “I wish I could be like her: Japanese anime heroines as role models.” Communication Currents, 7(4). https://www.natcom.org/communication-currents/japanese-anime-heroines-role-models-us-youth
Ramasubramanian, S. (2011). The impact of stereotypical versus counter-stereotypical media exemplars on racial attitudes, causal attributions, and support for affirmative action. Communication Research, 38, 497-516. Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. (2011). Television exposure, model minority portrayals, and Asian-American stereotypes: An exploratory study. Journal of Intercultural Communication, http://www.immi.se/intercultural/nr26/ramasubramanian.htm
Ramasubramanian, S., & Martin, S. (2008). Teens and the new media environment: Challenges and opportunities. In A. B. Jordan, D. Kunkel, J. Manganello, & M. Fishbein (Eds.). Media Messages and Public Health: A Decisions Approach to Content Analysis (pp. 99-115). New York: Routledge. Full-Text Direct Link ResearchGate
Ramasubramanian, S. (2007). Media-based strategies to reduce racial stereotypes activated by news stories. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 84 (2), 249-264. Direct Link ResearchGate