Capstone Projects

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Abby Swartz

RESEARCH PROJECT

From Sesame Street to Paw Patrol: The Evolution of Children's Television Programming

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Abigayle Stewart

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Relationship Between Neoliberalism and Political Engagement among Gen Z

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Adama Abdoulaye

RESEARCH PROJECT

The World is Aging, But It’s Not Over the Hill

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Adriana Forestieri

RESEARCH PROJECT

Curating The Self: How Contemporary Trends Reinforce Conformity & Performance Behvaiours

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Agnes McGinnis

RESEARCH PROJECT

Game On: The Consequences of How Social Media Discourse Has Shaped Fan Perception of Male Versus Female Athletes

A headshot of a young woman with warm skin, dark eyes, defined eyebrows, and a small gold nose ring, wearing a black hijab and a black knit sweater. She has a subtle closed-lip smile and looks directly at the viewer against a plain white background.
Aisha Khanat

RESEARCH PROJECT

Navigating Identity and Belonging: Muslim Women in Academia

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Alana Gentleman

RESEARCH PROJECT

Unmasking Gender Bias: Pain Disparities in North American Emergency Rooms

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Alejandro Vina

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Anatomy of a Choke in eSports

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Alex Sprung

RESEARCH PROJECT

Understanding Gen Z: The Impact of Cultural Values on PR Campaigns

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Alexandra Sweeney

RESEARCH PROJECT

Rage Bait in Marketing: Ethics, Psychology, and Brand Impact

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Alexis Kelly

RESEARCH PROJECT

Entrepreneurship: Is it Taught or Inherited?

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Alexis Luc

RESEARCH PROJECT

Framing Femininity: Gender, Nation, and Identity in Vietnamese Cinema

A headshot of a smiling young woman with long, wavy blonde hair and striking blue eyes, looking directly at the viewer. She is wearing a white pinstripe blazer over a white ribbed tank top and a delicate silver necklace with a small pendant. The background is a plain light gray wall, with soft, even lighting.
Alicia Stochla

RESEARCH PROJECT

From Playtime to Paytime: How Influencer Food Marketing Exploits Young Audiences

A confident young Black woman with her dark hair pulled into a sleek ponytail smiles brightly at the viewer. She is wearing a fitted, royal blue long-sleeved top. Around her neck are two layered gold chain necklaces, each with a cross pendant; the upper cross is smaller and silver-toned with clear stones, while the lower is larger, gold, and features dark or black stones. Her left ear has multiple piercings, including an industrial bar and a small heart stud. The background is a clean white studio setting.
Alyesha Trim

RESEARCH PROJECT

Social Media and Its Link to Infidelity

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Amelia Papaikonomou

RESEARCH PROJECT

Getting Personal: Maximizing AI for Successful Personalized Advertising

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Amelia Tran

RESEARCH PROJECT

Fortune Favours the Kobold: The Salience of TTRPG Character-Creation Choices in Player-Character Sentimentality

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Anirudh Biju

RESEARCH PROJECT

Sleep Matters: Investigating the Impact of Sleep Patterns on Academic Success

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Anne Rumble

RESEARCH PROJECT

Why Has Women’s Health Been Historically Under-Researched?

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Arshneer Khaira

RESEARCH PROJECT

Self-Help or Self-Harm? The Role of Self-Help Books in Normalizing or Stigmatizing Mental Health Struggles

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Ashley Quattrucci

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Hidden Costs of Remote Work for Young Professionals

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Ava Clark

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Impact of Social Media on Entertainment Public Relations

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Ava Ruscillo

RESEARCH PROJECT

Once Upon a Place: Connecting the Disappearance of Third Places to the Loneliness Epidemic

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Ayanna Reid

RESEARCH PROJECT

In The Margins: An Analysis of Public Interest In Broadcasting Policy

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Bambi T. Nyembo

RESEARCH PROJECT

Networking Across: How does The Creative School Foster Cross-Collaboration?

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Blossom-Paige Dostalie

RESEARCH PROJECT

Mothering Before Motherhood: How the Adultification of Black Girls Influence their Perceptions of Motherhood

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Breanna Thomas

RESEARCH PROJECT

Deeper Than the Threads: How One's Appearance Showcases the Social, Economic and Political Conditions of Society.

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Callum Graham

RESEARCH PROJECT

Fake News and Verbal Attacks: The Evolution of Donald Trump's Campaign Rhetoric

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Carina Palmer

RESEARCH PROJECT

Does Faith Work? A Study on the Effects of Religious Coping on Individuals with Chronic Illness

Carol Varghese

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Impact of Overconsumption on Mental Health & the Loneliness Epidemic

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Chloe Bard

RESEARCH PROJECT

Print vs. Posts: How Do Consumers Engage with Fashion Magazines in the Digital Age?

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Chloe Ning

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Influence of Social Media on Wedding Planning: Aesthetic Trends, Financial Pressures, and Sustainability Considerations

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Claire E. Perreault

RESEARCH PROJECT

Rethinking Event Spaces: Affordable, Local, and Sustainable Solutions

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Danika Mikic

RESEARCH PROJECT

Is Gen Z Swiping Left on Love? Analyzing the Narratives, Engagement, and Cultural Shifts Surrounding Dating and Relationships Among Gen Z

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Eleftheria Papathanasakis

RESEARCH PROJECT

AI's Effect on E-Commerce in the Luxury Beauty Industry

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Eliza Taylor

RESEARCH PROJECT

Sound and Social Media: How Users of TikTok Engage With Different Music Genres

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Emily Saumure

RESEARCH PROJECT

Beauty Influencers Manipulating Standards & Perceptions

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Emma Gibson

RESEARCH PROJECT

Does Social Media Promote Individuality or Conformity?

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Emma Reuben

RESEARCH PROJECT

Red-Pilled by Raw-Milk

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Emma Scerbo

RESEARCH PROJECT

Concerts are Ruined!

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Federico Adamo

RESEARCH PROJECT

Tension on TikTok: How Political Trends Spread

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Gabriel Pattenden

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Immersive Classroom: The Influence of Experiential Learning on Student Understanding

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Gabriela de Santa Rosa Thorpe

RESEARCH PROJECT

Cancel Culture Comebacks: How Celebrities and Influencers Strategically Recover from Public Backlash

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Galen Gole

RESEARCH PROJECT

How Have Microtransactions Affected Player Experience, Game Design, and The Economics Surrounding Them?

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Habiba Karkat

RESEARCH PROJECT

Algorithmic Bias and the Representation of Black Women in Digital Spaces

Hannah Zablocki

RESEARCH PROJECT

At The Tipping Point: How Your POS Tipping Prompts Might Be Driving Away Customers

A young Black woman with a warm smile, showing braces on her upper teeth, looks directly at the camera. Her dark, wavy hair frames her face, and she wears a black headscarf with a small red accent on the right side. She is dressed in an off-white ribbed high-neck top, with a black garment draped over her left shoulder, all against a clean white background.
Hawa Abdoulaye

RESEARCH PROJECT

Understanding ADHD in Black Childhood and the Cost of Misunderstanding

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Ibrena Daradia

RESEARCH PROJECT

How Entertainment Companies Shape Parasocial Relationships and Profit from Fan Devotion

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Isabella McCutcheon

RESEARCH PROJECT

Cameras on Campus: The Impact of Surveillance Technology on TMU Students

Isabella Nosworthy

RESEARCH PROJECT

Capstone Project 2025 - The influence of TikTok on public perception.

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Jacklyn Guesneau

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Evolution of Body Image on Social Media

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Jahcobi Neath

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Role Of Algorithmic Personalization

Jeffrey Zhang

RESEARCH PROJECT

How Social Media Leads to the Normalization of Toxicity in Youths

A young woman with long, straight brown hair parted in the middle smiles genuinely at the camera. She has brown eyes, rosy cheeks, and dimples. She is wearing a black long-sleeved turtleneck top and a silver necklace with two rectangular white pendants and a small clear stone charm. The background is a clean white studio setting.
Jessica Sharkey

RESEARCH PROJECT

Economic and Environmental Impacts of Global Conferences and Conventions in Canada

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Julia Johnson

RESEARCH PROJECT

From the Mirror to the Algorithm: The Role of Social Media in Fashion and Ego

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Julianna Brady-Ramirez

RESEARCH PROJECT

Beauty Influencers and Brand Access: The Role of Follower Count, Niche, and Location

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Kalid Musse

RESEARCH PROJECT

Rethinking Fit In Online Fashion: Designing a Smarter Sizing Experience

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Kareena Bhatia

RESEARCH PROJECT

Cannabis Legalization & Impaired Driving: A Global Perspective

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Kate Pires

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Power Play: Sexual Appeals & Celebrity Endorsements in Consumer Engagement

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Katherine Pedra

RESEARCH PROJECT

Fan Culture on Social Media: The Relationship Between Celebrity Personas and Fan Identification

A young woman with fair skin, long dark brown hair with bangs, and brown eyes smiles gently, wearing a cream-colored cable-knit cardigan with light brown buttons and small hoop earrings, against a plain white background.
Kayla Moniz

RESEARCH PROJECT

Undetected PCOS in Women: Rethinking Healthcare Provider-Patient Communication

An upper-body studio portrait of a fair-skinned young woman with freckles and reddish-brown hair styled with face-framing strands. She wears a black ribbed long-sleeved top, a silver chain necklace, and multiple silver earrings. Her gaze is direct and confident, with a neutral expression and pink lipstick, posing with hands on her hips against a clean white background.
Kirra Antiochos

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Social Reset - Conflict Resolution Discourse: Media vs Research

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Lauren Hutton

RESEARCH PROJECT

Digital Discourse on Fibromyalgia: Insights from Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

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Leah Mascarenhas

RESEARCH PROJECT

Boys Club, No Girls Allowed: How Women in Male-Dominated Workplaces Experience Sexual and Gender Harassment

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Lorraine Soto

RESEARCH PROJECT

Representation or Tokenism? How Beauty Influencers Advocate for Darker Skin Foundation Inclusivity in TikTok Brand Campaigns

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Lucia Moreira

RESEARCH PROJECT

Equity in Education: Assessing Academic Support and Racial Bias in Ontario’s Accommodation System

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Lyle Li

RESEARCH PROJECT

WNBA Player brand building research- The role of Social media, Brand endorsement and Social respondsibility

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Madison Horne

RESEARCH PROJECT

A Challenge To Change: Building Healthy Habits for Lasting Success

A young East Asian woman with long, wavy brown hair and blonde highlights, including a face-framing streak, wears a light blue and white striped shirt with sleeves rolled up and clear glasses hanging from the neckline. She smiles broadly with rosy cheeks and dimples, her arms crossed, while seated at a table in what appears to be a cafe with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and a counter area in the background.
Mai Nguyen

RESEARCH PROJECT

The TikTok Ban Controversy: Balancing National Security & Free Speech

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Maiden Sanchez

RESEARCH PROJECT

Full Report: Understanding TikTok's Influence on Online Purchasing Behaviuor in the Fashion Industry After the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Mariana Yasmin Da Silva

RESEARCH PROJECT

How ProCom Students are Really Using AI

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Marilyn Lutala

RESEARCH PROJECT

Perpetuating Stereotypes: The Impact of Negative Racial Portrayals in Film & Television

A fair-skinned young man with short light brown hair, dark eyebrows, and a prominent mustache looks directly at the camera. He is wearing a black, short-sleeved, ribbed polo shirt with two light-colored buttons visible on the placket. The background is plain white.
Max Redhill-Simard

RESEARCH PROJECT

Skating Through Identity: How Hockey Can Better Connect Immigrants to Canadian Culture

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Melanie Lazaro

RESEARCH PROJECT

What’s Your Skincare Saying? Reinforcement of Cross-Cultural Beauty Standards Through Branding & Social Media

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Meltorno Bell

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Evolution of Androgynous Fashion

A fair-skinned woman with a neutral expression and a chin-length dark brown bob haircut looks straight ahead. She wears a boat-neck, light brown sweater with dark numerical patterns and stripes on the shoulders and sleeves. Her blue-grey eyes are visible, and she has light makeup. A '777' tattoo is visible on her inner right bicep. The background is solid white.
Mia Hepworth

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Price of a Record Deal: Gendered Expectations in the Music Industry

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Michael Trus

RESEARCH PROJECT

From Promise to Pitfall: A Study on Why Heavily Funded Video Games Underperform in Today’s Market

A woman with long, wavy blonde hair, light eyes, and a small nose piercing smiles gently at the camera. She is wearing a black and white striped sweater with a black V-neck. The background is a plain, vibrant teal blue.
Michala Todd

RESEARCH PROJECT

Exploring the Sober-Curious Movement Among Gen Z and Its Impact on the Alcohol Industry

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Misha Brar

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Negative Impact of Influencer Marketing on Teens

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Natalya Catli

RESEARCH PROJECT

How Does Social Media, Specifically TikTok, Affect Political Communication in Gen Z?

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Nathan Ferracuti

RESEARCH PROJECT

Comparing Stylistic Elements of Canadian News Content on TikTok: Engagement with the 2025 LA Wildfires

A medium close-up studio portrait shows a young Black woman with medium brown skin, dark brown eyes, and full lips, wearing a black long-sleeved scoop-neck top. Her long, dark, wavy hair is parted centrally. A gold necklace with the name 'Nifemi' and a small heart charm rests on her chest. She gazes directly at the viewer against a plain white backdrop.
Nifemi Onadele

RESEARCH PROJECT

TMU Black Scholars' Digital Guide

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Nojella Yekta

RESEARCH PROJECT

How Occupational Therapy Helps Adolescents with Anxiety

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Olivia Conick

RESEARCH PROJECT

How Influencer Marketing Affects Consumer Behaviour

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Olivia Washington

RESEARCH PROJECT

More Than Just a Mic: Why Production Style and Social Media Strategy Matters

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Owen Ferris

RESEARCH PROJECT

Why Your Commute Sucks: The Factors Affecting Toronto's Streetcar Travel Times

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Owen Scott

RESEARCH PROJECT

Distorted Truths: Media Propaganda and Its Role in Canadian Attitudes Toward Immigration

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Rachel Rabano

RESEARCH PROJECT

"SkinTok": How Misinformation on TikTok is Shaping Adolescent Skin & Buying Behaviour

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Raedah Khan

RESEARCH PROJECT

Scrolling into Ignorance

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Ramneek Binning

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Psychological Effects of Beauty TikTok Trends and Young Girls

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Regina Figueroa Bautista

RESEARCH PROJECT

10 Key Principles for Great UX/UI Design in Fashion E-commerce

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Rienne Mendoza

RESEARCH PROJECT

Asian Pop’s Digital Rise in the West

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Rochelle Hamilton

RESEARCH PROJECT

Examining the Effects of Community Violence and Socioeconomic Stress on Black Youth Mental Health: A Focus on Family and Community Resilience Interventions

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Roger Castelo

RESEARCH PROJECT

Authenticity for Social Change in Brazil’s Arts Industry: A comparative analysis.

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Rosie Uyen Ha

RESEARCH PROJECT

SILENCE: Exposing Algorithmic Bias in TikTok #BodyPositive

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Saadiya Patel

RESEARCH PROJECT

Let's Get Literary: Revitalizing the Middle Grade Market

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Samantha Vescio

RESEARCH PROJECT

Access to Success: A Critical Look at Special Needs Support in Ontario’s Education System

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Sami Sekkak

RESEARCH PROJECT

Crisis Communication in the Digital Age: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Apologies and Trust-Building After Public Scandals

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Sasha Ajmiri

RESEARCH PROJECT

Influencing Travel Decision on TikTok: The Role of Information Democracy and Community Building in the Digital Age

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Sasha Kovacevic

RESEARCH PROJECT

The One-Sided Love Story Between Social Media, Mental Health, and Parasocial Relationships

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Savannah Green

RESEARCH PROJECT

From Niche to Mainstream: The Popularization of Women of Colour's Beauty Trends on TikTok

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Serena Zapata

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Influence of Celebrity Endorsements on Youth Purchasing Decisions

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Seun Lagoke

RESEARCH PROJECT

Red-Pill Content and The Effects on Young Men

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Sofia Stadler

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Health Implications of Touring

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Sophia Kehinde

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Role of Self-Fulfilling Prophecy in C-PTSD: How Beliefs Influence Symptoms and Recovery

Sophia Zielinski

RESEARCH PROJECT

Virality or Validity? TikTok's Impact on Contraceptive Decision Making

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Stephanie Pilla

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Architecture of Polarization: Algorithmic Curation and Political Tribalism on TikTok

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Summer Pringle

RESEARCH PROJECT

Blink and You’ll Miss It: How Influencers Use Youth To Cash In On TikTok Beauty Trends

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Taliyah Walker

RESEARCH PROJECT

Sleep Quality Versus Quality and Athletic Performance

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Tanishka Bawa

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Impact of Professional Clothing in Workplace

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Tanva James

RESEARCH PROJECT

ACL Injuries in Female Athletes

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Tia Ng

RESEARCH PROJECT

Does Social Media Make You Social?

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Tiana Pollard

RESEARCH PROJECT

Unbraiding Identity: The Cultural Weight of Black Hair

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Tristan Grajales

RESEARCH PROJECT

The Evolution of Taste: How Culture Transforms Perceptions of Art

Vi Truong

RESEARCH PROJECT

Young People's News Consumption: Social Media or Traditional Media?

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Vivian Nguyen

RESEARCH PROJECT

Vietnamese Gen Z and Tradition: Digital Revival in A Globalized World

Yasmeen Shawish

RESEARCH PROJECT

Gentle Parenting in the Workplace: A Communication Model for Corporate Culture & Employee Engagement

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Yasmina Jmila

RESEARCH PROJECT

The More You See Yourself, The Less You Like Yourself: The Impact of Digital Self-Viewing on Body Image and Mental Health

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Yunchan Jung

RESEARCH PROJECT

Policy vs. Perception: How Ontario Universities Respond to Violent Incidents on Campus

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Zachary Davis

RESEARCH PROJECT

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Nuclear Training

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Zeid Tabba

RESEARCH PROJECT

Emotional Landscapes: The Impact Of Social Media On Teenagers During Their Daily Life

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