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David C. DeAndrea

Social Sciences · The Ohio State University

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Mid career · publishing since 2009Rising activity
Social Media and PoliticsImpact of Technology on AdolescentsMedia Influence and HealthSocial and Intergroup PsychologyDigital Marketing and Social Media

Publications

52

Citations

2,430

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

17

Publishing since 2009

Research summary
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David C. DeAndrea studies how people present themselves and judge others on social media, including topics like body positivity movements, online allyship, envy from social media posts, and trust in user-generated content. His work often uses psychological theories to explain how features of social media platforms (such as anonymity, comments, and photo editing) shape perceptions and behavior. This research is relevant to students interested in social media's psychological and social effects, particularly around identity, health messaging, and online social dynamics.

Social media and self-presentationBody image and body positivity onlineOnline trust and credibility (warranting theory)Social comparison and emotional effects of social media (e.g., envy)Digital activism, allyship, and discrimination discourse

Publication output has been variable but fairly steady over the last decade, with a notable peak in 2021 and continued output through 2024-2025.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 1.8/year recently
2017: 2 publications172018: 3 publications182019: 1 publication19202021: 5 publications5212022: 1 publication222023: 2 publications232024: 3 publications242025: 3 publications2526
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Body Image×3
  • Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication×3
  • Social Media + Society×2
  • Communication Research Reports×2
  • Annals of the International Communication Association×1
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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