Shelby Shields Source Confirmed

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Shelby Shields' research centers on understanding public discourse and policy implications related to health behaviors, particularly concerning tobacco and alcohol use. Shields investigates how individuals discuss these topics on social media platforms like Twitter, analyzing the language and contexts used to gain insights into public perception and potential behavioral patterns. This work includes examining the intersection of nicotine and alcohol consumption, as highlighted in a 2021 publication.

Further extending this line of inquiry, Shields' research also explores the relationship between policy changes and public discussion. A 2022 publication compared Twitter discussions surrounding the US Tobacco 21 law with those related to other age-restricted behaviors, aiming to understand how policy shifts are communicated and perceived by the public. Shields has received federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a project investigating inhibitory control under stress using a multimethod approach. Collaborations with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Page D. Dobbs and Robert E. Davis, have contributed to shared publications in this area.

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• h-index: 2
• Publications: 3
• Citations: 18