Amy Bleakley
Education
- Ph.D. – Columbia University, New York, NY
- M.P.H. – Columbia University, New York, NY
- B.A. – Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
Biography
Amy Bleakley is a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Delaware. She researches media effects on health behaviors, particularly among adolescents, the development and evaluation of theory-based health messaging, and various topics pertaining to youth and media. Her work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She has published in top public health and communication journals, including the American Journal of Public Health, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Pediatrics, Journal of Sex Research, Journal of Adolescent Health, Health Communication, and the Journal of Health Communication.
Media mentions
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Trailblazing Scholars
June 12, 2023 | Written by Stephanie DorobaUD grads set high bar as first to earn doctorates in communication -
New issue of UD Research magazine online
August 31, 2022 | Written by Tracey BryantGet tips for developing a healthy information diet, explore a volcanic eruption, take a quiz on plastics pollution and more -
Vaccine Hesitancy
January 21, 2022 | Written by Ann ManserHealth communication scholars at UD investigate attitudes, demographics
