Research
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Publications
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Journal Articles
Mahmoud,
A. E., Klimsa, P., & Auter, P. (In press). Uses and
gratifications of commercial websites in Egypt: Toward a new
model.
Journal of Arab and Muslim Media Research.
Mahmoud,
A. E., & Auter, P. (In press. / 2009). Interactive nature of
computer-mediated communication. American Communication Journal. (www.acjournal.org).
(This 2009 back issue
will actually be produced and published sometime in 2010.)
Auter,
P. J., & Mahmoud, A. E. (2009).
Interactive features of commercial websites: A content analysis study of
American and Egyptian commercial websites. Journal of Middle East
Media, 5(1).
Online.
Retrieved June 19, 2004 from
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwaus/jmem/Auter2009.pdf.
Auter,
P., Ashton, E., & Soliman, M. (2008). A study of Egyptian and American
young adult parasocial “relationships” with music video personae.
Journal of Arab & Muslim Media Research, 1(2). 131-144.
Auter,
P. J. (2007).
Diffusion of the concept that “the internet is good” via television: How
“CNET Tech Briefs” helped shape American views about the internet.
American Communication Journal, 9(4). (http://www.acjournal.org/holdings/vol9/winter/articles/cnet.html).
Auter,
P. J. (2006).
Portable social groups: Willingness to communicate,
interpersonal communication gratifications, and cell phone use
among young adults.
International
Journal of Mobile Communications, 5(2). 139-156.
(https://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=40).
Davie, W.R., Auter, P.J.,
& Dinu, L. (2006).
Identifying the goals of broadcast weather
training: Developing a model approach to learning objectives.
Journalism and Mass Communication Educator,
61(2). 149-164.
Arafa, M., Auter, P.J.,
& Al-Jaber, K. (2005). Hungry for news and information:
Instrumental use of Al-Jazeera TV among viewers in the Arab World
and Arab Diaspora. Journal of Middle
East Media, 1(1),
21-50.
Auter, P.J., Arafa, M., & Al-Jaber, K. (2005).
Identifying with Arabic journalists: How Al-Jazeera tapped
parasocial interaction gratifications in the Arab World.
Gazette, 67(2), 189-204.
Auter, P.J. (2004).
Meeting the needs of
multiple audiences: An examination of the Al-Jazeera and English
Al-Jazeera websites from the public relations perspective.
Global Media Journal, 3(1). Online. Retrieved July
31, 2006
from
here.
Auter, P. J., & Brewton, T. (2004). African
American portrayals in local television news: An empirical look.
Louisiana Communication Journal, 6, 43-76.
Auter, P. J., Arafa, M., & Al-Jaber,
K. (2004).
Who is the Aljazeera audience? Deconstructing
the demographics and psychographics of an Arab satellite news
network. Transnational Broadcasting Studies, 12.
Retrieved June 12, 2004 from
http://www.tbsjournal.com/html12/auter.htm
Auter, P. J. (2001).
User
gratifications from media-sponsored community bulletin boards: A
field test of The Evansville Courier BBS. Electronic Journal of
Communication, 11(2). Retrieved December 13, 2001 from:
http://www.cios.org/getfile/auter_v11n201
Auter, P. J., & Palmgreen, P.
(2000).
Development and validation of a new parasocial interaction
measure: The Audience-Persona Interaction Scale. Communication
Research Reports, 17(1), 79-89.
Auter, P. J. (2000/1996). Comedy
TV programming in the 1950s: Who was watching? Mass Comm
Review, 23(1-4), 88-96.
(This 1996 back issue was actually produced and
published Summer 2000.)
Auter, P. J., & Lane, R. (1999).
Locus of control, parasocial interaction and usage of radio or TV
ministry programs. Journal of Communication & Religion. 22(1),
93-120.
Auter, P. J., & Hanna, M.S.
(1998).
The challenge of developing on-line courses. Speech
Communication Teacher Online, 12/13. Retrieved February 15,
1999 from
http://www.natcom.org/ctronline/98rauter.htm
Auter, P. J., & Boyd, D.A.
(1995).
DuMont: The original fourth television network.
Journal of Popular Culture, 29, 63-83.
Auter, P. J., & Moore, R. L.
(1993).
Buying from a friend: A content analysis of two
teleshopping programs. Journalism Quarterly, 70, 425-436.
Auter, P. J. (1992).
TV that
talks back: An experimental validation of a parasocial
interaction scale. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media,
36(2), 173-181.
Auter, P. J., & Davis, D. M.
(1991).
When characters speak directly to viewers: Breaking the
fourth wall in entertainment TV. Journalism Quarterly, 68(1),
165-171.
Auter, P. J. (1990). Analysis of
the ratings for television comedy programs 1950-1959: The end of
"Berlesque." Mass Comm Review, 17(3), 23-32.
Books, Chapters,
Encyclopedia Entries,
& Professional Publications
Auter, P. J., &
Brewton, T. (2007).
African American portrayals in local
television news in the 1990s: An empirical look. In A. Narro &
A. Feguson (Eds.),
Diversity and
Mass Communication: Evidence of Impact.
(pp. 85-112). Fountainhead Press.
Auter, P.J., (2006).
Developing and maintaining
the Al-Jazeera web sites. In M. Parkinson & G. Ekachai (Eds.),
Casebook of International Public Relations. (pp. 239-253). Boston:
Allyn and Bacon Publishers.
Auter, P. J., & Adams, T. (2004).
Wireless telephony. In A. Grant, & J. Meadows
(Eds.), Communication Technology Update (9th ed.,
pp. 337-346). Boston:
Focal Press.
Auter, P. J. (2004,
January).
Situation comedy. In C. Sterling (Ed.),
Encyclopedia of Radio. (pp. 1275 – 1278). Chicago: Fitzroy
and Dearborn Publishers.
Auter, P. J. (2004, January).
Science fiction programs. In C. Sterling (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Radio.
(pp. 1243 – 1244). Chicago: Fitzroy and Dearborn Publishers.
Auter, P. J. (2004, January).
Topless radio. In C. Sterling (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Radio. (pp. 1402
– 1404). Chicago: Fitzroy and Dearborn Publishers.
Auter, P. J., & Al-Jaber, K.
(2003).
Qatar media/Al-Jazeera TV. In D. DesJardins (Ed.),
World Press Encyclopedia, (2nd ed. pp.,
759-762).Farmington Hills, MI: Gale Group.
Davie, W. R., & Auter, P. J.
(2003).
Broadcast newswriting. In M. Murray & R. Moore (Eds.),
Mass Communication Education. (pp. 189 – 204). Iowa State
University Press.
Auter, P. J. (2000). Personal
communication: Computing on the go. In A. Grant, & J. Meadows
(Eds.), Communication Technology Update (7th ed., pp. 278 –
287). Boston: Focal Press.
Auter, P. J. (2000). The Internet
& the World Wide Web. In A. Grant, & J. Meadows (Eds.),
Communication Technology Update (7th ed., pp. 124 – 140).
Boston: Focal Press.
Auter, P. J. (1998). Personal
communication: Palmtops, PDAs, and pagers. In A. Grant, & J.
Meadows (Eds.), Communication Technology Update (6th ed.).
Boston: Focal Press.
Auter, P. J. (1998). The Internet
and World Wide Web. In A. Grant, & J. Meadows (Eds.),
Communication Technology Update (6th ed.). Boston: Focal
Press.
Auter, P. J. (Fall, 1997). "A
fine mess": A look at the effects of colorization on audience
interaction with a comedy program. Feedback, 38(4), 22-26.
Auter, P. J. (1997).
DuMont, Allen B. In H. Newcomb (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Television.
Chicago: Fitzroy and
Dearborn Publishers. Retrieved March 2004 from
http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/D/htmlD/DuMont/DuMont.htm
Auter, P. J. (1996). The Internet
and World Wide Web. In A. Grant (Ed.), Communication
Technology Update (5th ed.). Boston: Focal Press.
Auter, P. J., & Dix, A. (1994,
August 29). Manager's Corner: Ignoring Sampling Error in Ad
Sales a Mistake. Electronic Media.
Auter, P. J. (1993, August 16).
Monday memo: The relationship between watching violent
programming and acting in a socially destructive manner is dubious
at best. Broadcasting & Cable, 123(33), 58.
Auter, P. J. (1986, December).
Peabody awards. Emmy, 8(6), 19-20.
Scholarly Presentations
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Hamdy,
N., & Auter, P. (2010, October). Is
convergence finally coming together? Mass communication faculty and
industry professionals respond. Paper scheduled to be presented
at the
15th annual Arab-U.S. Association for Communication Educators.
Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Mosharafa,
E., & Auter, P. (2010, October). Viewing dramatic programming and
political awareness among Egyptian young adults. Paper scheduled to be
presented at the 15th annual Arab-U.S. Association for
Communication Educators. Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Agnihotri
, I., Davie, W. R., Dinu, L, & Auter, P. (2010, August). Presidential
candidate preference based upon issue salience, homophily, and political
identity: A cross cultural analysis. Paper scheduled to be
presented to the International Communication Division of the
Association of Educations in Journalism and Mass Communication at the
annual national convention, Denver, CO.
Auter, P. J., & Bayoumy, A. G. (2010, February). Perceptions of other
communities: A content analysis of U.S. and Middle East news website
stories about the others’ culture. Paper presented at the 51st
annual
International Studies Association annual convention. New Orleans, LA.
Auter,
P., Davie, W. R., Kim, D., Givens-Caroll, D. (2010, February). Cultural
communication styles and clashes: Journalism, PR, education, and media &
society in the Middle East. Roundtable panel presented at the 51st
annual International Studies Association annual convention. New Orleans,
LA.
Auter,
P.J., Reda, M., Sharif, J., & Roy, F. (2009, November). Effects of viewing
drama on the Egyptian and American youth perception of family concept .
Paper presented at the
14th annual Arab-U.S. Association for Communication Educators.
Cairo, Egypt.
Hamdy,
N., Auter, P., Ateya, A., & Humphry, V. (2009, November). A cultural
perspective: A survey of US and Egyptian students regarding their
perceptions of persons with disabilities. Paper presented at the 14h
annual Arab-U.S. Association for Communication Educators. Cairo, Egypt.
Turk, J. V. (Chair), Khamis, S., el-Nawawy, M., Auter, P., Nicholson, J. O.,
Malik, S., Kadragic, A., & Hamdy, N. (2009, November). Student use of
media: Have blogging and tweeting replaced reading and viewing? Panel
presented at the 14h annual Arab-U.S. Association for
Communication Educators. Cairo, Egypt.
Black, J., Onukwube, E., & Auter, P. (2009, October). Memes: The
Private vs the public in a knowledge-based society. Paper presented at
the 11th annual
Louisiana Communication conference. Natchitoches, LA.
Auter, P.
J. (2009, April). Western media values in the Middle East. In Davie, W. R.
(Chair). International conflicts in teaching electronic media. Panel
presented at the 54th annual
Broadcast Education Association national conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P.
J. (2009, April). All you have to do is this... In Hawkins, M. W.
(Chair). Second shift: The ethics of retooling
the teacher Panel presented at the 54th annual Broadcast
Education Association national conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Auter,
P., Onukwube, E., & Galal, A. (2009, April).
Fueling the fire: A rhetorical analysis of English Al-Jazeera, CNN,
and Fox News websites' stories about the other culture.
Paper presented at the 23rd annual
Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society conference. Miami, FL.
Mahmoud, A. E.,
Klimsa, P., & Auter, P. (2008, December).
Uses and
gratifications of commercial websites: A field
study of American and Egyptian users. Paper presented at the
International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference. Gottenheim, Germany.
(For more information,
www.internationaljournal.org).
Auter,
P. J., & Mahmoud, A. E. (2008, November).
Interactive features of
commercial websites: A content analysis study of American and Egyptian
commercial websites. Paper presented at the
13th annual Arab-U.S. Association for Communication Educators.
Richmond, VA. USA. (Recipient of the AUSACE Excellence in Research Award –
first place faculty paper English.)
Auter, P.J. (2008, November). Spanning the Gulf: An experiment in
U.S.-Middle East cross-listed communication instruction. In Nicholson, J.
(Chair). Media education in a global environment: experiences in
cross-cultural and transnational mass communication instruction. Presented
at the 13th annual Arab-U.S. Association for Communication
Educators. Richmond, VA. USA.
Bhattacharya, S., & Auter, P. J. (2008, October). YouTube and two-way
symmetrical communication: The effectiveness of viral videos on brand
awareness when viewed embedded in interactive video websites. Paper
presented at the annual Louisiana Communication Association conference.
University of Louisiana at Monroe. Monroe, LA. (Ms. Bhattacharya was the
recipient of LCA award for outstanding graduate student paper for her
contributions in this study.)
Galal (Bayoumy), A., Galander,
M., & Auter, P. (2008, April)
The image of the United
States portrayed in Arab World online journalism.
Paper presented at the 9th
International Symposium on Online Journalism. University of Texas,
Austin. (See:
http://online.journalism.utexas.edu/2008/papers/GalalPaper.pdf).
Auter, P. (2007, October).
UL-QU partnership
for excellence: Communication education successes, challenges, and future
plans. In
Nicholson, J. (Chair). Innovation and best practice in US - Middle East
cross-cultural communication education. Plenary panel session at the 12th
annual Arab-US Association for
Communication Educators, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Soliman, M., Auter, P., &
Ashton, A. (2007, October).
Gratification from music
videos and their relationship to social values in US and Egyptian students:
A transnational study. Paper presented at the 12th
annual Arab-US Association for Communication Educators, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates.
Auter, P., Ashton, E., &
Soliman, M. (2007, August).
Music video use among
Egyptian and U.S. young adults: A cross-cultural analysis.
Paper presented to the International Communication Division of the
Association of Educations in Journalism and Mass Communication at the annual
national convention, Washington, DC.
Auter, P. J., Bayoumy, A. G.,
& Arafa, M. (2007, August).
University of Louisiana at
Lafayette – Qatar University: A partnership for excellence in journalism.
Presentation made at the annual
Synergy in Development workshop entitled “A Decade of Higher Education
Collaboration in Development,”
Washington, DC.
Dinu, L. F., & Auter, P. J.
(2007, April). I
wish my life was that cool: Young adult perceptions of the reality of
reality programs.
Paper presented to the Research Division of the Broadcast Education
Association at their national conference, Las Vegas. Awarded first place
designation in open paper competition for division.
Davie, W. R., & Auter, P. J.
(2007, April). The broadcast professor's tenure and promotion dilemma: The
challenge of maintaining a research agenda while staying informed about the
latest production techniques and equipment. In Davie, W. R. (Chair). The
future of tenure in broadcast programs. Panel presented at the annual
Broadcast Education Association national conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J., & Winters, C.
(2006, October). Tracking a storm of communication: An electronic tribe develops in
the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Paper presented at the
28th annual
Southwest Symposium of the Southwest Education Council for Journalism and
Mass Communication (SWECJMC), Baton Rouge, LA.
Auter, P. J., & Winters, C. (2006, April).
Voices in the dark: Uses and gratifications of the NOLA online community
forums after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Paper presented to the Communication Technology & Policy Division of the
Broadcast Education
Association at their national conference, Las Vegas. Awarded first
place designation in open paper competition for division.
Auter, P. J. & Dinu, L. (2006, April).
Starting from scratch: Experience in developing a communication research
center from the ground up. In Auter, P. J. (Chair). Industry research in
an academic setting: Conflicting results. Panel scheduled to presented at the
annual Broadcast Education Association national conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J. (2005, April). More than just a week and a
chapter: Infusing a global approach into the intro to mass media course.
In Auter, P. J. (Chair). Transnational and cross-cultural media instruction:
Preparing future industry professionals for excellence in the global media
environment. Panel presented at the annual Broadcast Education Association
national conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Davie, W.R., Auter, P.J., & Dinu, L. (2005, April).
Identifying the goals of broadcast weather training: Developing a model
approach to learning objectives. (NAB grant-funded research study
presented at Broadcast Education Association’s 50th annual national
conference, Las Vegas, NV.)
Auter, P. J., Arafa, M., & Al-Jaber, K. (2004,
October). News credibility in the Arab World: An analysis of Arabic
peoples’ usage patterns of Al-Jazeera after September 11, 2001 and before the
Iraq War. Paper presented to the annual
Global Fusion conference, St. Louis, MO.
Auter, P. J. (2004, October). Meeting the
needs of multiple audiences: An examination of the Al-Jazeera and English Al-Jazeera
websites from the public relations perspective. Paper presented to the annual Global Fusion conference. St. Louis, MO.
Auter, P. J. (2004, April).
College student gratifications from cell phone usage. Poster session
presented at the annual national convention of the Broadcast Education
Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Davie, W. R. & Auter, P. J. (2004, April).
Running
down cable news: A comparison of nightly cable news agendas. In W.
R. Davie (Chair), Bias & objectivity in TV news? Reporting outside the box.
Panel co-sponsored by the News; and the Courses, Curricula & Administration
Divisions at the national convention of the Broadcast Education Association,
Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J. (2004, April). Cell Phone
Convergence: Color, Internet, PDA, Pictures, Video – What Next? In J.
Wilkinson (Chair), Communication technology update. Panel sponsored by
the Communication Technology and Policy Division at the national convention of
the Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J., Arafa, M., & Al-Jaber, K. (2003,
October). Identifying with Arabic journalists: How Al-Jazeera tapped
parasocial interaction gratifications in the Arab World. Paper presented
at the annual international convention of the
Arab-US Association for
Communication Educators (AUSACE), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Arafa, M., Auter, P.J., & Al-Jaber, K. (2003,
August). Instrumental vs. ritualized use of Arab satellite television.
Paper presented to the International Communication Division at the national
convention of the
Association of Educations in Journalism and Mass
Communication, Kansas City, MO.
Arafa, M., & Auter, P. J. (2003, August).
Audience perceptions of Al-Jazeera TV. In P. Auter (Chair), Al-Jazeera
TV: What type of voice for the Arab World? Panel sponsored by the Radio
TV Journalism Division at the national convention of the Association for
Educators in Journalism and Mass Communication, Kansas City, MO.
Davie, W. R. & Auter, P. J. (2003, August).
The mechanics of instructing TV news weathercasting. In W. R. Davie (Chair),
Weather news: Sensational journalism or scientific reporting? Panel
sponsored by the Radio TV Journalism Division at the national convention of
the Association for Educators in Journalism and Mass Communication, Kansas
City, MO.
Auter, P. J., Arafa, M., & Al-Jaber, K. (2003,
April). Parasocial interaction and Arabic people’s use of Al-Jazeera TV:
An exploratory analysis. First place debut paper presented to the
International Division at the national convention of the Broadcast Education
Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J. (2003, April). TV news: An
incremental approach to the broadcast news class. In W. R. Davie (Chair),
Teaching the broadcast news course. Panel co-sponsored by News; and
Courses, Curricula & Administration Divisions at the national convention of
the Broadcast Education Association,
Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J., Arafa, M., & Al-Jaber, K. (2003,
April). Audience gratifications from and perceptions of credibility with Al-Jazeera
TV and website. In D. Boyd (Chair), The Al-Jazeera media brand: The
strategy of the Arab world’s first Western style news organization and its
effect on consumer communities in the
Middle East and around the world.
Panel co-sponsored by the International; News; and Management & Sales
Divisions at the national convention of the Broadcast Education Association,
Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J. (2002, April). Cross-promoting
and corporate sponsorship of a student TV newscast and companion website. In
P. Auter (Chair), For more information, see our website: Using broadcast
and Internet channels to develop an integrated approach to cross-promoting
programming and e-commerce. Panel co-sponsored by the Management & Sales;
Broadcast/Internet Radio; and Student Media Advisors Divisions at the national
convention of the Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J. (2001, April). If they knew now
what we knew then: Promoting the value of the “real world” student newscast
experience. In P. Auter (Chair), They can’t pay us enough: Observations
from faculty, students, and industry professionals who’ve worked with student
media. Panel co-sponsored by the Student Media Advisors; Courses,
Curricula & Administration; and News Divisions at the national convention of
the Broadcast Education Association,
Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J. (2001, April). Panelist. In G.
Corbitt (Chair), NAB/BEA Broadcast Research Initiative: Town meeting for
teachers of broadcast research. Panel co-sponsored by the BEA Board of
Directors, and the National Association of Broadcasters at the national
convention of the Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Collazo, B., & Auter, P. J. (2000, November).
Parental perceptions of bilingual education programs in elementary school:
Development of the FLEP scale. Paper presented to the Elementary &
Secondary Education Division at the national convention of the
National
Communication Association, Seattle, WA.
Auter, P. J. (2000, April). Adjuncts:
Lifeblood of the mid-sized telecommunication program. In V. Limburg (Chair),
Adjunct faculty in broadcasting: Upside, downside, trends, and issues.
Panel co-sponsored by the Courses, Curricula & Administration; and Production,
Aesthetics, & Criticism Divisions at the national convention of the Broadcast
Education Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Brewton, T., & Auter, P. J. (2000, April).
Representation of African-Americans in local television news. Paper
presented to the Multicultural Division at the national convention of the
Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J. (1999, April). How much tech in
the tech course? In P. Auter, & A. Grant (Chairs), Keeping up with the
Jones: How to teach the latest information on technologies in our classes.
Panel co-sponsored by the Communications Technology; and Courses, Curricula &
Administration Divisions at the national convention of the Broadcast Education
Association Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J., & Lane, R. (1998, April). The
effects of parasocial interaction and locus of control on audience perceptions
of and satisfaction with media ministries. Paper presented to the
Research Division at the national convention of the Broadcast Education
Association, Las Vegas, NV
Auter, P. J., & Neisen, T. F. (1997, April).
Adolescent parasocial interaction: A preliminary investigation. Paper
presented to the Research Division at the national convention of the
Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J. (1996, November). Who's in
front of the tube? Analysis of 1950s comedy programming population percentages.
Paper presented to the Mass Communication Division at the national convention
of the Speech Communication Association, San Diego, CA.
Auter, P. J., & Hanna, M. (1996, November).
The challenge of developing online courses. In P. Auter, & M. Hanna (Chairs),
High-tech instruction: Using internet, world wide web and teleconferencing
to enhance the classroom experience. Panel sponsored by the Instructional
Development Division at the national convention of the Speech Communication
Association, San Diego, CA.
Auter, P. J. (1995, October). The future
of publishing: Designing, writing and producing interactive media.
Invited presentation conducted at the Gulf Cost Writers Conference, Gulf
Shores, AL.
Auter, P. J., & Clark, D. (1995, August). User gratifications from media-sponsored
community bulletin boards: A field test of The
Evansville Courier
BBS.
Paper presented to the Mass Communication & Society Division at the national
convention of the Association for Educators in Journalism and Mass
Communication, Washington, DC.
Auter, P. J. (1994, August). Media violence:
Let's take what we've really got and put it in perspective. In The social
responsibility of television entertainment programming. Panel
co-sponsored by the Media Management & Economics; and Mass Communication &
Society Divisions at the national convention of the Association for Educators
in Journalism & Mass Communication, Atlanta, GA.
Auter, P. J., & Palmgreen, P. (1993, August).
An experimental validation of the parasocial interaction experience.
Paper presented to the Mass Communication & Society Division at the national
convention of the Association for Educators in Journalism and Mass
Communication, Kansas City, MO.
Auter, P. J., & Palmgreen, P. (1992, May).
Development of a new parasocial interaction measure: The Audience-Persona
Interaction Scale. Paper presented to the Mass Communications Division at
the international convention of the International Communication Association,
Miami, FL.
Auter, P. J. (1991, November). The effects
of colorized and black and white programming on audience interaction,
involvement, and mood. Paper presented to the Mass Communications
Division at the national convention of the Speech Communication Association at
their annual national convention, Atlanta, GA.
Auter, P. J., & Boyd, D.A. (1991, April).
DuMont: The original fourth
television network. Paper
presented to the History Division at the national convention of the Broadcast
Education Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Auter, P. J. (1990, November). Breaking
the fourth wall: Parasocially interactive content and audience gratification.
Paper presented to the Mass Communications Division at the national convention
of the Speech Communication Association,
Chicago, IL.
Auter, P. J. (1989, August). A content
analysis of the Fashion Channel and the Quality, Value, Convenience Network as
a low interaction and a high interaction teleshopping experience. Paper
presented to the Mass Communication and Society Division at the national
convention of the Association for Educators in Journalism and Mass
Communication at their national convention, Washington, DC.
Auter, P. J. (1989, April). The end of "Berlesque":
Analysis of the ratings for television comedy programs 1950-1960. Paper
presented at the third annual Communication Research Conference, Ohio University,
Athens, OH.
Auter, P. J., & Davis, D. M. (1988, April).
Breaking the fourth wall in television entertainment programming: An
involvement theory perspective. Paper presented to the Mass Communication
Division at the annual convention of the Southern Speech Communication
Association, Memphis, TN.
Auter, P. J., & Sherman, B. L. (1987,
November). Did the laughter die? Paper presented to the Mass
Communications Division at the national convention of the Speech Communication
Association, Boston, MA.
Work in
Progress
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Galal, A.,
& Auter, P. (2010). The image of the United States portrayed in Arab
World online journalism.
(Manuscript
under review for possible journal publication.)
Auter, P.J.,
Agnihotri
, I. Reda, M., Sharif, J., & Roy, F. (2010). Effects of viewing drama on
the Egyptian and American youth perception of family concept . (Manuscript
under revision for future journal submission.)
Hamdy,
N., Auter, A., Ateya, A., & Humphry, V. (2010). A cultural perspective:
A survey of US and Egyptian students regarding their perceptions of persons
with disabilities. (Manuscript under revision for future journal
submission.)
Auter, P.
J., Herath, A., & Bayoumy, A. G. (2010). Perceptions of other
communities: A content analysis of U.S. and Middle East news website
stories about the others’ culture. (Manuscript under revision for
future journal submission.)
Auter,
P., Malik, S., & Arafa, M. (2010). Studies in cross cultural communication
in the West and the Arab World. (Proposal for edited book, in development.)
Auter,
P., Eissa, E., & Hassan, R. (2010, May). Innovation in mobile use: A
comparative study on mobile phones social impact on Qatari and U.S young
adults. (Research study in progress.)
El-Masry,
M., Elshamy, A., Manning, P., Mills, A., & Auter, P. The nature of
differential Arab media framing of Palestine and the Palestinians. (Working
title.) (Research study in progress.)
Research
Interests
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- Middle East and U.S. transnational
media issues.
- Multicultural representations in
broadcast and online media.
- Middle East and U.S. transnational
media issues.
- Uses of and gratifications from
television, Internet, and mediating technologies.
- International
use of social networking technologies and software.
- Parasocial interaction with TV
programming and online content.
- Broadcast and web-based news
production, uses, and effects.
- International and cross-cultural
mass communication.
- Digital multimedia message
production, uses, and effects.
- Communication in distance learning
and online only teaching environments.
- Diversity in media messages.
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