About
Alexis McCarroll received her B.A. and M.A. in Media and Information from Michigan State University. During her time at MSU, her research focused on a.) attitudes toward adoption of mHealth apps and b.) technology overuse and problematic social media use. Her Master's thesis explored the relationship between technology overuse and psychological well-being among emerging adult college students.
Her current research interests remain centered on the relationship between digital media and psychological well-being among emerging adults. She is particularly interested in psychological outcomes of media use such as stress, anxiety, and depression. On the other side of the coin, she is interested in factors that drive young people toward continued media use. Can social media be used as a tool for stress relief? How do we define what a "comfort" TV show is? What does the relationship between TikTok use and recovery look like? Media use dominates our everyday lives, and Alexis is interested in a multitude of factors that impact how young people act and feel.
Outside of PhD-ing, Alexis is a self-proclaimed pop culture enthusiast. Talk to her about the latest news hitting your Twitter feed, or send over some TV or podcast recommendations!
