Curriculum Vitae
John L. Sherry
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication
Michigan State University
John L. Sherry
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication
Michigan State University
Academic Record
Ph.D. Mass Media PhD Program, Michigan State University, 1998
M.F.A. School of Film, Ohio University, 1992
M.A. Department of Communication, Wayne State University, 1992
B.A. Department of English, Wayne State University,1986
Academic Appointments
2004- Present Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, Department of Communication, East Lansing, MI
1998-2004 Assistant Professor, Purdue University, Department of Communication, West Lafayette, IN
1997-1998 Lecturer, University of Arizona, Department of Communication, Tucson, AZ
1993-1997 Teaching/Research Assistant, Michigan State University, Department of Telecommunication, East Lansing, MI
1995 Adjunct Instructor, Alma College, Department of Communication, Alma, MI
1992-1994 Adjunct Instructor, Wayne State University, Department of Communication, Detroit, MI
1992 Adjunct Instructor, St. Mary’s College, Department of Communication, Orchard Lake, MI
1989-91 Teaching Assistant, Ohio University, School of Film, Athens, OH
Journal Articles
Sparks, G., Sherry, J. L., & Lubsen, G. (in press). The Appeal of Media Violence in a Full-Length Motion Picture: An Experimental Investigation. Communication Reports.
Sherry, J. L. (2004). Media enjoyment and flow. Communication Theory, 14(4),
Lucas, K., & Sherry, J. L. (2004). Sex differences in video game play: A communication-based explanation. Communication Research, 31, 499 - 523.
Sherry, J. L. (2003). Media effects theory and the nature/nurture debate: A historical overview and implications for future research. Media Psychology, 6(1).
Sherry, J. L. (2002). Media saturation and entertainment-education. Communication Theory, 12(2), 206-224.
Sherry, J. L. (2001). Toward an etiology of media use motivations: The role of temperament in media use. Communication Monographs, 68(3), 274-288.
Sherry, J. L. (2001). The effects of violent video games on aggression: A meta-analysis. Human Communication Research. 27(3), 409-431.
Sherry*, J. L.., Greenberg, B.S. & Tokinoya, H. (1999). Socialization to television advertising among Japanese and United States youth. International Journal of Advertising. 18(2), 233-250.
Sherry, J. L. (1997). Prosocial soap operas for development: A review of research and theory. Journal of International Communication, 4(2),75-101.
Greenberg*, B.S., Sherry, J. L., Busselle, R. W., Rampoldi-Hnilo, L., & Smith S. W. (1997). Daytime television talk shows: Guests, content and interactions. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, 41, 412-426.
Greenberg*, B.S., Rampoldi-Hnilo, L., Sherry, J.L., & Smith S.W. (1997) Television talk shows: On making intimacies public. SIECUS Report, 25(5), 8.
Greenberg*, B.S. and Sherry, J.L. (1995) A short research agenda for the television violence debate. Les Cahiers de la Securite Interieure, 20(2), 123-129.
Greenberg*, B. S., Tokinoya, H., Sherry, J. L., Rampoldi, L., & (1995). A study of adolescent socialization to advertising in Japan and the United States. Yoshida Hideo Kinen Jigyo Zaidan josei kenkyushu, yoshi, 28, 11-22.
Book Chapters
Sherry*, J. L., Lucas, K., Greenberg, B., & Lachlan, K. (in press). Video game uses and gratifications as predictors of use and game preference. In P. Vorderer & J. Bryant (Eds.). Playing Computer Games: Motives, Responses, and Consequences. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Sherry, J. L.. (in press). Violent video games and aggression: Why can’t we find effects? In R. Preiss, B. Gayle, N. Burrell, M. Allen, & J. Bryant (Eds.). Mass Media Effects Research: Advances Through Meta-Analysis. Erlbaum.
Sherry*, J. L. & Brown, C. (in press). The beginning of the internet. In H. Bidgoli (Ed.). The Internet Encyclopedia. John Wiley.
Greenberg*, B.S., Sherry, J.L., Busselle, R.W., Rampoldi-Hnilo, L., & Smith S.W. (2000) A quantitative content analysis of the television talk show. In L. Klein (Ed.). Talking Up a Storm: The Social Impact of Daytime Talk Shows. Preager.
Work Submitted for Publication in Scholarly Journals
Sherry*, J. L., Curtis, J., & Sparks, G. (under second review). Violent video games, personality, and arousal. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media..
Competitive Papers Delivered at Professional Meetings
Sherry, J., Holmstrom, A., Binns, R., Greenberg, B., & Lachlan, K. (2003). “Gender Differences in Video Game Use and Preferences “. Mass Communication Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, Miami, FL.
Sparks, G., Sherry, J., & Lubsen, G. (2003). “The Appeal of Movie Violence: An Experiment”. Research Division, Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Sherry, J., Desouza, R., & Holmstrom, A. (2003). “The Appeal of Violent Video Games in Children”. Research Division, Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Sherry, J., Desouza, R., Greenberg, B., & Lachlan, K. (2003). "Relationship between Developmental Stages and Video Game Uses and Gratifications, Game Preference and Amount of Time spent in Play". Instructional and Developmental Communication Division, Top 3 paper, International Communication Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.
Sherry, J., & Lucas, K. (2003). "Video Game Uses and Gratifications as Predictors of Use and Game Preference". Mass Communication Division, International Communication Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.
Lucas, K. & Sherry, J. L. (2003). “Sex Differences Among Young Adults’ Video Game Use and Preference”. Mass Communication Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Sherry, J. L., Curtis, J., and Sparks, G. (2001). "Arousal Transfer or Priming? Individual Differences in Physiological Reactivity to Violent and Non-Violent Video Games ". Theme Session Paper, International Communication Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Sherry, J. L., Lucas, K., Rechtsteiner, S., Brooks, C., & Wilson, B. (2001). “Video Game Uses and Gratifications as Predictors of Use and Game Preference”. Theme Session Paper, International Communication Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Sherry, J. L., & Sparks, G. (2001). "Setting an Agenda for Video Game Research: An Interactive Panel". Theme Session Panel organizer and chair, International Communication Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Sherry, J. L. (1999). "Communication and the Nature/Nurture Debate: A History of Theory". Theme Session Paper, International Communication Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA
Sherry, J. L. (1999). "The Nature/Nurture Debate: Implications for Communication Theory". Theme Session Panel organizer and chair, International Communication Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA
Sherry, J. L., Roberts, L., Melcher, C. & Siegel, J. (1999). "Information Technology in Elementary School: The Role of Parents". Instructional and Developmental Communication Division, International Communication Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.
Sherry, J. L. (1998). "Deeper Into Media Use Motivations: The Role of Biology in Media Use." Paper presented at the Communication Theory and Methodology Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Sherry, J. L. (1997). "Do Violent Video Games Cause Aggression? A Meta-Analytic Review". Top Student Paper, Instructional and Developmental Communication Division, International Communication Association Annual Convention, Montreal, Quebec.
Sherry, J. L. (1996). "An Ecological Intervention Approach to Prosocial Television". Paper presented at the Communication Theory and Methodology Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Convention, Anaheim, CA.
Sherry, J. L., Greenberg, B.S., & Tokinoya, H. (1996). "Advertising and Adolescent Consumer Socialization: A Cross-Cultural Perspective Between Japan and the United States". Paper presented at the International Communication Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Convention, Anaheim, CA.
Greenberg, B.S., Sherry, J. L., Busselle, R., & Rampoldi-Hnilo, L. (1996). "Daytime Television Talk Shows: Topics, Guests and Reactions". Paper presented at the Mass Communication and Society Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Convention, Anaheim, CA.
Sherry, J. L. (1995). "An Evaluation of Research on Prosocial Soap Operas for Development". Paper presented at International Communication Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Convention, Washington D.C.
Sherry, J. L. (1995). "Theorizing the Social Effects of Virtual Reality Violence". Paper presented at Annual Communication Research Conference, Athens, Ohio.
Invited Lectures
Sherry, J. L. (2003). “Would the Great and Mighty Oz Play Doom? A Look Behind the Curtain of Violent Video Game Research”. To be presented at the Conference on Digital Media and Communication, Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia
Sherry, J. L. (2003). International Ratings Conference: Classification in a Convergent World. Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification. Invited, but could not attend.
Sherry, J. L. & Lucas, K. (2002). “Uses and Effects of Video Games”, Communication Department Colloquium Series, Purdue University.
Sherry, J. L., Lucas, K., Brown, C., Holmstrom, A., & Desouza, R. (2002). “Collaborative Research at Purdue”, Panel, Central States Communication Association, Milwaukee, WI.
Sherry, J. L. (2000). “Other Lessons from International Research: Setting a Research Agenda for Entertainment-Education”, Experts Panel, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Conference on Entertainment-Education, Atlanta, GA.
Sherry, J. L. (November, 1999). "Integrating Communibiological Perspectives Into Graduate And Undergraduate Curricula", Table Talk Series at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago.
Industrial, Business and Governmental Positions
Seven years professional experience in advertising, public relations, and corporate video production.
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Awards and Honors
2003 Top Three Paper Instructional and Developmental Communication Division, International Communication Association Annual Conference
2002 John Hunter Meta-Analysis Award, Information Systems Division, International Communication Association
2002 Faculty Summer Grant, Purdue Research Foundation, Purdue University
1998 Faculty Incentive Grant, School of Liberal Arts, Purdue University
1998 Professor of the Month, Department of Communication, University of Arizona, March, 1998
1997 Top Student Paper, Instructional and Developmental Communication Division, ICA, Montreal
Graduate Committees (n = 23)
PhD committee Chair/Major Advisor- n = 2
PhD committee Member- n = 9
MA committee Chair/Major Advisor- n = 6
MA committee Member- n = 6
Grant Activity (n = 7)
Wrote or worked on seven grants from Yoshida Foundation, Tokyo, Japan; Kaiser Family Foundation, CA; National Science Foundation; Purdue School of Liberal Arts; and Purdue Research Foundation.
Evidence of National or International Recognition
Journal Reviewer for Media Psychology, Journal of Educational Computing Research, Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, Communication Theory, Media Psychology, Mass Communication and Society, Communication Research, Human Communication Research, Management Communication Quarterly, Gazette: The International Communication Journal,
Reviewed National Science Foundation Grant Proposals numbers 0215375 & 0214486
Editorial Board for Human Communication Research
Reviewer for Lawrence Erlbaum Associates & Sage Publications
Courses Taught at Purdue (n = 26; 16 undergraduate, 10 graduate)
435- Communication and Emerging Technologies (n = 11)
300- Introduction to Communication Research Methods (n = 3)
250- Mass Communication and Society (n = 2)
558- Historical Trends in Mass Communication Research (n = 2)
559- Current Trends in Mass Communication Research (n = 2)
632T- Theories of New Technologies (n = 1)
632M- Mass Media Research (n = 1)
632E- Edutainment (n = 1)
682D- Design and Evaluation of Research (n = 1)
682M- Measurement (n = 1)
114- Fundamentals of Speech Communication (n = 1)
Selected Course Evaluations
Item Mean
My instructor explains difficult material clearly. (n = 6) 4.13/5.00
My instructor has been well prepared for class each day. (n = 16) 4.63/5.00
My instructor has treated all students in class with respect..(n = 16) 4.63/5.00
Overall, this instructor is among the best teachers I've known. (n = 22) 4.18/5.00
Involvement in Student Research & Education
Directed research teams for five years involving 8 graduate and 15 undergraduate students
Directed 17 undergraduate honors projects.
Contribution to Curriculum Development
1998-99 Participant on Ad Hoc committee to reformulate the doctoral core courses, Purdue University
1999-2000 Quantitative Methods Interest Group
1999- Present Media Technology and Society Undergraduate Curriculum Revision
2002- Present Media Technology and Society Graduate Curriculum Revision
Departmental Service
Member of eleven Purdue departmental committees including hiring committees for eight positions, Graduate Affairs Committee, Mass Communication Unit Chair, four curriculum revision committees, and two years on the internship evaluation committee.
Community Outreach
Presented eight lectures or reports to local school districts.