Education

• Ph.D., Communication Studies, Chapman University
• M.A., Communication Studies, California State University, Fullerton
• B.A., Communication Studies, Biola University

Courses

• Introduction to Communication Studies
• Communication Theory
• Interpersonal Communication
• Mass Media Writing and Communication
• Small Group Communication
• Nonverbal Communication
• Public Speaking
• Critical Thinking

Academic Interests

• Interpersonal Relationships
• Media Effects
• Parasocial Relationships
• Psychology

Publications

Journeay, J. M. (2023). Examining heterosexual women's social comparisons and perceptions of sexual competition with porn stars [Doctoral dissertation, Chapman University]. Chapman University Digital Commons.

Journeay, J. M., Vendemia, M. A., & Tukachinsky Forster, R. (2023). Parasocial romantic relationships with pornography fuel romantic jealousy and perceptions of infidelity. Journal of Media Psychology: Theories, Methods, and Applications.

LaBelle, S., Johnson, Z., Journeay, J. M. (2022). Teacher authenticity in the college classroom: Communicative and behavioral expressions of authentic instruction. Communication Education.

Tukachinsky Forster, R., Vendemia, M. A., Journeay, J. M., & Downey, S. E. (2022). Mixing parasocial friendship with business: The effect of sponsorship disclosure timing in vlogs. Journal of Media Psychology: Theories, Methods, and Applications.

Tukachinsky Forster, R. T., & Journeay, J. M. (2022). Parasocial relationships and mental health. Encyclopedia of Mental Health, 3(1).

Key Awards

• Three Minute Thesis Finalist, Chapman University, 2023
• Outstanding PhD Student, Chapman University, 2023
• Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, Chapman University, 2022
• Commencement Speaker, California State University Fullerton, 2017

Hobbies/Interests

Dr. Journeay enjoys reading psychology and communication books, listening to podcasts, going on beach walks, making jewelry, perusing farmers markets and craft fairs, listening to Taylor Swift, and spending quality time with loved ones.

Personal Mission Statement

Communication is at the heart of all the meaningful relationships we encounter in our lives. These relationships may be in the workplace or in our personal lives. Through the study of healthy and competent communication, we begin the lifelong process of learning how to build trust, accomplish goals, and positively transform the world around us.