USD Conversations: "Social Relationships in Times of Social Distancing"

Location

Virtual

Free

Join the University of San Diego weekly for "USD Conversations" where faculty, alumni and friends share their insights around current events and timely themes. This event is free and all are welcome to join the conversation.

Conversation Topic: 

Bradley J. Bond, PhD, Chair and Associate Professor, Communication Studies, and Jonathan Bowman, PhD, Professor, Communication Studies will discuss "Social Relationships in Times of Social Distancing"

“Social distancing” has become part of our common language in the age of COVID-19. CDC guidelines suggest that we stay six feet apart from others, shelter-in-place, and avoid interpersonal contact without facial coverings. The intended effect of social distancing is to reduce transmission of the novel coronavirus, but what are the unintended effects? 

Drs. Bradley Bond, expert in media psychology, and Jonathan Bowman, expert in interpersonal relationships, will discuss how social distancing is affecting our relationships, from our real-life friends and coworkers to our favorite television characters and celebrities.