Assistant Professor of Communication Studies; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology
About
Additional Research Interests: Quantitative Methods
Muniba Saleem, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and a Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research. Dr. Saleem's research explores the role of media in interpersonal and intergroup conflicts. In the domain of interpersonal conflict, Dr. Saleem has explored how media violence can influence aggression and reduce prosocial behaviors (Saleem, Anderson, & Gentile, 2012a; 2012b; Saleem & Anderson, 2011). In the domain of intergroup conflict, Dr. Saleem has explored the role of attachment security in reducing intergroup biases and conflict (Saleem et al., 2015). Current research examines the role of media stereotypes in influencing aggressive perception and aggressive behaviors towards depicted groups (Saleem et al., 2015; Saleem & Anderson, 2013). This work also examines how media stereotypes influence minority members' sense of identity and relations with majority group members.
Field(s) of Study
- Media Psychology
- Media Stereotypes
- Intergroup Relations
- Ethnic Identity
- Aggression
