Kikuko Omori
Ph.D. Student, 4th Year
Office: JOH 331
Phone: 414-229-2223
e-mail: ktaguchi@uwm.edu
Curriculum Vitae: PDF
Focus of Graduate Studies:
My research interests include the area of computer mediated communication and intercultural communication with an emphasis on social influence. Currently, I am working on several projects including sexting behaviors, online popularity and Facebook, and participation in online course discussions.
Teaching Interests and Experience:
My coursework is preparing me to teach all levels of courses related to intercultural communication, technology and communication, and quantitative methodologies. I have taught Commun 105: Business and Professional Communication; Commun 320: Nonverbal Communication; and Commun 450: Cross-cultural Communication.
Recent Publications:
Allen, M., Omori, K., Burrell, N., Mabry, E., & Timmerman, E. (in press). Satisfaction with Distance Education. In M. G. Moore (Ed). Handbook of distance education. (Third ed.).
Allen, M., Dilbeck, K., England, N., Herrman, A., Kartch, F., Kim, J., Kulovitz, K., Lau, A., Maier, M., May, A., McNallie, J., Omori, K., & Shoji, K. (in press). Test of a causal model for sexual harassment using data from a meta-analysis. In N. Burrell, M. Allen, R. Preiss, and B. Gayle (Eds.), Research on Conflict: Advances Through Meta-Analysis. Mahwah, NJ: Taylor and Francis.
Kim, S., Allen, M., Antos, A., Gattoni, A., Grimes, D., Huang, H., Kim, J., Lu, S., Maier, M., May, A., Omachinski, K., Omori, K., Tenzek, K., Turkiewicz, K.L., & Zhang, Y. (2012). Testing an additive model for the effectiveness of evidence on the Persuasiveness of a message. Social Influence, 1-13. DOI:10.1080/15534510.2012.658285
Allen, M., & Omori, K. (2011). Book Review: Vangelisti, A.L. (Ed.). (2009). Feeling hurt in close relationships. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 527 pp.ISBN: 978- 0-521-86690-3. [Review of the book Feeling hurt in close relationships]. Journal of Language and Social Psychology, 30, 237-240.
Omori, K., Zhang, YB, Allen, M., Ota, H., & Imamura, M. (2011). Japanese college students’ media exposure to sexually explicit material, perceptions of women, and sexually permissive attitudes. Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, 40, 93-110.
Conference Presentations:
Omori, K., Herrman, A. R., McNally, J., & Allen, M. (2012, April). Beauty ideals in magazines: Cultural differences between Japanese citizens and US citizens in the US. Paper competitively accepted to Central States Communication Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.
Allen, M., Dilbeck, K., England, N., Herrman, A., Kartch, F., Kim, J., Kulovitz, K., Lau, A., Maier, M., May, A., McNallie, J., Omori, K., & Shoji, K. (2011, November). Test of a Causal Model for Sexual Harassment Using Data from a Meta-Analysis. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans.
Herrman, A., Omori, K., McNallie, J., & Allen, M. (2011, November). Traditional or Local Standards of Beauty? Japanese and American Responses to Fashion, Beauty, and Body Image in Magazines. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans.
Maier, M., Herrman, A., Kartch, F., Omori, K., Tenzek, K., Stache, L., Grimes, D., Dilbeck, K., Ahn, S., Glocka, J., Maloney, J., Zoromski, A., Burrell, N. (2011 November). Managing conflict while owning a small business: Saving face and figure in a health club. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans.
Omori, K. (2011, April). Gender Stereotype and Family: Who does the House Chores? Paper presented to the Central States Communication Association, Wisconsin.
* Allen, M., Kim, S., Antos, A., Gattoni, A., Grimes, D., Huang, H., Kim, J., Lu, S., Maier, M., May, A., Omachinski, K., Omori, K., Tenzek, K., Turkiewicz, K.L., & Zhang, Y. (2010,November). Testing an additive model for the effectiveness of evidence on the persuasiveness of a message. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, San Francisco. *Designates a Top Paper Award
Omori, K., Zhang, Y.B., Ota, H., & Imamura, M. (2010, May). Japanese college students’ media exposure to sexually explicit material, perceptions of women, and sexually permissive attitudes. Paper presented at the Conference of the International Communication Association, Singapore.