Scott Parrott researches the role of the mass media in shaping beliefs, attitudes, emotions and behavior related to mental health. His research often focuses on two groups of high performers: military veterans and elite athletes. He has published dozens of peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters on mental health and media. He co-edited a special issue of Mass Communication & Society dedicated to media effects on mental health.

Experience

  • –present
    Professor, Media Effects, University of South Carolina

Education

  • 2013 
    The University of North Carolina, Mass Communication

Contact Scott for

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  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision
  • Location: Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
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