Christine Skubisz

  • Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship University of Pennsylvania
  • Ph.D. University of Maryland
  • M.A. Michigan State University
  • B.A. Purdue University

Teaching Interests

Persuasion and Social Influence, Health Communication, Risk Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Patient-Provider Communication, Patient Centered Outcomes Research, Social Psychology, Statistics and Research Methods

Research Interests

Persuasion and Social Influence, Health Communication, Risk Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Patient-Provider Communication, Patient Centered Outcomes Research, Social Psychology, Statistics and Research Methods

Professional Memberships

  • International Communication Association 2011 - Present
  • National Communication Assocation 2011 - Present
  • Publications

    Journal Articles


  • Skubisz, C., Yates, J. M., Doyle, J. L., Pacanowski, C. R. (2023). Making life look perfect and glorifying the sorority chapter: A content analysis of body image, social media use, and disordered eating in college women. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.
  • Skubisz, C. (2023). Persuasive communication strategies in breast self-awareness messages: An international perspective . International Journal of Communication.
  • Skubisz, C., Seeney, A. N., Pacanowski, C. R. (2022). Testing theory-based expressive writing interventions to reduce disordered eating behaviors and cognitions. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 1-12.

    Book Chapters


  • Skubisz, C., Blancher, E. (2022). Eating Disorder In Evelyn Y. Ho, Carma L. Bylund, Julia C. M. Van Weert, Iccha Basnyat, Nadine Bol, Marleah Dean, (Eds.) The International Encyclopedia of Health Communication. Wiley-Blackwell
  • Skubisz, C., Blancher, E. (2022). Eating Disorder - Media In Evelyn Y. Ho, Carma L. Bylund, Julia C. M. Van Weert, Iccha Basnyat, Nadine Bol, Marleah Dean, (Eds.) The International Encyclopedia of Health Communication. Wiley-Blackwell

  • Presentations

  • Skubisz, C., Pacanowski, C. R. (2023). “Building capacity to understand COVID-19 vaccination decisions in essential patient support personnel” Presented at theInternational Society for Justice Research Munich, Germany
  • Pacanowski, C. R., Skubisz, C., Borton, D., Ryding, R. (2023). “College Risk Behavior Survey at the University of Delaware 2019-2021” Presented at the Academy for Eating Disorders International Conference for Eating Disorders Washington, DC
  • Skubisz, C., Vizthum, D., Katcher, J. A., Pacanowski, C. R. (2023). “Traditional nutrition education for weight management versus intuitive eating message videos: A randomized controlled trial examining affect, body shame, and heart rate variability” Presented at the Academy of Eating Disorders International Conference for Eating Disorders Washington, DC
  • Pacanowski, C. R., Vizthum, D., Katcher, J. A., Skubisz, C. (2023). “Traditional nutrition education for weight management increases risk factors for disordered eating compared to intuitive eating messages: A randomized controlled trial in emerging adult women ” Presented at theInternational Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Uppsala, Sweden
  • Skubisz, C. (2023). “Attention to and perceived accuracy of health information in fictional television programming” Presented at theInternational Communication Association Toronto, Canada
  • Skubisz, C., Wharton-Michael, P., Wieczorek, S. M., Savelli, M. (2023). “Innovations in communication research, programming, and training in response to the COVID-19 crisis: A patient-centered approach” Presented at theEastern Communication Association Baltimore, MD
  • Katcher, J. A., Skubisz, C., Jaremka, L. M., Pacanowski, C. R. (2023). “Psychological and physiological responses to a 10-week internal cues intervention with an experiential meal: A case series” Presented at theUniversity of Delaware College of Health Sciences Research Day Newark, DE
  • Service

    Department Service


  • Committee Chair for Faculty Search Committee Chair 2023 - Present
  • Committee Member for Faculty Search Committee Member 2022 - 2023
  • University Service


  • Guest Speaker for Undergraduate Admissions 2023 - 2023
  • Professional Service


  • Mentor, Health Communication Division Mentorship Program for National Communication Association 2020 - Present
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer for PCOR Translation Center (PCOR-TC) 2017 - Present
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper for International Communication Association 2011 - Present
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper for National Communication Association 2011 - Present
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal for National Science Foundation 2022 - 2023