Jessica Journeay

Chair, Communication Studies; Associate Professor of Communication Studies

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EDUCATION
  • Ph.D., Communication Studies, Chapman University
  • M.A., Communication Studies, California State University, Fullerton
  • B.A., Communication Studies, Biola University
 
COURSES
  • Introduction to Communication Studies
  • Communication Theory
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Mass Media Writing and Communication
  • Small Group Communication
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
 
ACADEMIC INTERESTS
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Media Effects
  • Parasocial Relationships
  • Psychology 
 
PUBLICATIONS
 
Journeay, J. M. (2023). Examining heterosexual women's social comparisons and perceptions of sexual competition with porn stars [Doctoral dissertation, Chapman University]. Chapman University Digital Commons.
 
Journeay, J. M., Vendemia, M. A., & Tukachinsky Forster, R. (2023). Parasocial romantic relationships with pornography fuel romantic jealousy and perceptions of infidelity. Journal of Media Psychology: Theories, Methods, and Applications.
 
LaBelle, S., Johnson, Z., Journeay, J. M. (2022). Teacher authenticity in the college classroom: Communicative and behavioral expressions of authentic instruction. Communication Education. 
 
Tukachinsky Forster, R., Vendemia, M. A., Journeay, J. M., & Downey, S. E. (2022). Mixing parasocial friendship with business: The effect of sponsorship disclosure timing in vlogs. Journal of Media Psychology: Theories, Methods, and Applications. 
 
Tukachinsky Forster, R. T., & Journeay, J. M. (2022). Parasocial relationships and mental health. Encyclopedia of Mental Health, 3(1). 
 
 
KEY AWARDS
  • Three Minute Thesis Finalist, Chapman University, 2023
  • Outstanding PhD Student, Chapman University, 2023
  • Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, Chapman University, 2022
  • Commencement Speaker, California State University Fullerton, 2017
 
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
 
Journeay, J. M., Vendemia, M. A., & Tukachinsky Forster, R. (February, 2023). Parasocial romantic relationships with pornography fuel romantic jealousy and perceptions of infidelity. This paper will be presented at the 93th annual convention of the Western States Communication Association, Phoenix, AZ. *Top Paper in Interpersonal Communication Division
 
Craw, E. S., Journeay, J. M., Ball, H., Bevan, J. L., Goldsmith, J. V., & Wittenberg, E. (November, 2022). Understanding the perspectives of family caregivers of an older adult relative during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative investigation. This paper will be presented in New Orleans, LA at the 108th annual convention of the National Communication Association. *Top Paper in Communication and Aging Division
 
Journeay, J. M. & LaBelle, S. (2021). “Just wine down”: Exploring and cultivating clarity on millennial women’s moderate drinking. This paper was presented in Portland, Oregon at the 92nd annual convention of the Western States Communication Association.
 
Journeay, J. M., Buckley, T., Molloy, A., Leonard, A., Buchterkirchen, R. “Cultivating Boundaries in a Culture of Accepted Burnout: Transforming from Boundary Shaming to Boundary (Re)Claiming.” This panel was presented in Portland, Oregon at the 92nd annual convention of the Western States Communication Association.
 
Journeay, J. M., Buckley, T., Molloy, A., Leonard, A., Buchterkirchen, R. (2018). “Cultivating the Whole Person: Playing at the Intersection of Spirituality and Mentorship Among Emerging Female Academics.” Presented in Salt Lake City, UT at the 104th annual convention of the National Communication Association.
 
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
 
Dr. Journeay enjoys reading psychology and communication books, listening to podcasts, going on beach walks, making jewelry, perusing farmers markets and craft fairs, listening to Taylor Swift, and spending quality time with loved ones.
 
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT
 
Communication is at the heart of all the meaningful relationships we encounter in our lives. These relationships may be in the workplace or in our personal lives. Through the study of healthy and competent communication, we begin the lifelong process of learning how to build trust, accomplish goals, and positively transform the world around us.