The Ohio State University

Graduate Student Lecturer

James worked at The Ohio State University as a Graduate Student Lecturer

The Ohio State University

Graduate Research Assistant

James worked at The Ohio State University as a Graduate Research Assistant

Wright State University

Associate Professor

James worked at Wright State University as a Associate Professor

Wright State University

Assistant Professor of Social Work & Gerontology

James worked at Wright State University as a Assistant Professor of Social Work & Gerontology

Columbus State Community College

Adjunct Instructor

James worked at Columbus State Community College as a Adjunct Instructor

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship

Albert Schweitzer Fellow for Life

James worked at The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship as a Albert Schweitzer Fellow for Life

Columbus AIDS Task Force

Outreach Assistant

James worked at Columbus AIDS Task Force as a Outreach Assistant

The Use of Emotional Imagery and Language in Egg Donation Web Sites

Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet

Gezinski, Lindsay B; Karandikar-Chheda, Sharvari; Carter, James R This research study sought to explore the use of emotional imagery and language on popular web sites that target egg donors. The research process included: (1) Systematic selection of Internet sites most accessible to consumers; and (2) A standardized description of each Internet site. From September 1, 2010 to October 1, 2010, the 3-member research team gathered and analyzed the content of the 19 web sites. Overall, the majority of egg donation web sites utilized emotional imagery and language in their appeals to egg donors. The most common emotional language used was “gift” or “gift of life”, mentioned 16 times on a total of 9 web sites. Moreover, three themes emerged pertaining to this emotional language: (1) Making dreams come true for reproductively-challenged women, (2) Giving the gift of life, and (3) Life-changing journey for the egg donor. Implications for social work practice, policy, and research are discussed. Key words: egg donation, oocyte donation, assisted reproduction, online information, web sites

The Use of Emotional Imagery and Language in Egg Donation Web Sites

Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet

Gezinski, Lindsay B; Karandikar-Chheda, Sharvari; Carter, James R This research study sought to explore the use of emotional imagery and language on popular web sites that target egg donors. The research process included: (1) Systematic selection of Internet sites most accessible to consumers; and (2) A standardized description of each Internet site. From September 1, 2010 to October 1, 2010, the 3-member research team gathered and analyzed the content of the 19 web sites. Overall, the majority of egg donation web sites utilized emotional imagery and language in their appeals to egg donors. The most common emotional language used was “gift” or “gift of life”, mentioned 16 times on a total of 9 web sites. Moreover, three themes emerged pertaining to this emotional language: (1) Making dreams come true for reproductively-challenged women, (2) Giving the gift of life, and (3) Life-changing journey for the egg donor. Implications for social work practice, policy, and research are discussed. Key words: egg donation, oocyte donation, assisted reproduction, online information, web sites

Economic Necessity or Noble Cause? A qualitative study exploring motivations for gestational surrogacy in Gujarat, India

Affilia

In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 16 surrogates from India. Two themes are discussed: 1) Motivations for becoming surrogates and 2) Role of family and community in surrogacy. The respondents were illiterate women, ages from 21-30 years and had been surrogate mothers an average of two times. Motivations for surrogacy were financial in nature. Surrogates reported stigma from extended family and community forcing them to leave their homes and relocate after surrogacy. This study recommends counseling and psycho-social support services to women and change in policy to execute a stringent law to protect the rights of surrogates.

The Use of Emotional Imagery and Language in Egg Donation Web Sites

Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet

Gezinski, Lindsay B; Karandikar-Chheda, Sharvari; Carter, James R This research study sought to explore the use of emotional imagery and language on popular web sites that target egg donors. The research process included: (1) Systematic selection of Internet sites most accessible to consumers; and (2) A standardized description of each Internet site. From September 1, 2010 to October 1, 2010, the 3-member research team gathered and analyzed the content of the 19 web sites. Overall, the majority of egg donation web sites utilized emotional imagery and language in their appeals to egg donors. The most common emotional language used was “gift” or “gift of life”, mentioned 16 times on a total of 9 web sites. Moreover, three themes emerged pertaining to this emotional language: (1) Making dreams come true for reproductively-challenged women, (2) Giving the gift of life, and (3) Life-changing journey for the egg donor. Implications for social work practice, policy, and research are discussed. Key words: egg donation, oocyte donation, assisted reproduction, online information, web sites

Economic Necessity or Noble Cause? A qualitative study exploring motivations for gestational surrogacy in Gujarat, India

Affilia

In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 16 surrogates from India. Two themes are discussed: 1) Motivations for becoming surrogates and 2) Role of family and community in surrogacy. The respondents were illiterate women, ages from 21-30 years and had been surrogate mothers an average of two times. Motivations for surrogacy were financial in nature. Surrogates reported stigma from extended family and community forcing them to leave their homes and relocate after surrogacy. This study recommends counseling and psycho-social support services to women and change in policy to execute a stringent law to protect the rights of surrogates.

A Comprehensive Review of Reproductive Egg Donation Web Sites

Taylor & Francis

Reproductive egg donation is a growing business in the United States, serving an estimated one in five couples who experience reproductive challenges in their lifetime. Reproductive egg agencies are increasingly utilizing the Internet to inform and recruit poten- tial donors. Considerable variability in the portrayals of the medi- cal process, comprehensive disclosure of the medications involved, and the style of appeals employed by such agencies exists on many of the most popular web sites analyzed. This research provides a comprehensive review of the information provided to potential donors. Implications for research, policy, and practice are dis- cussed.

OSU College of Public Health Alumni Association

Board Member-at-large, Student Engagement Liaison

OSU College of Public Health Alumni Association

Board Member-at-large, Student Engagement Liaison

OSU College of Social Work, PhD Curriculum Committee

Student Representative

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OSU College of Public Health Alumni Association

Board Member-at-large, Student Engagement Liaison

OSU College of Social Work, PhD Curriculum Committee

Student Representative

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OSU College of Public Health Alumni Association

Board Member-at-large, Student Engagement Liaison

OSU College of Social Work, PhD Curriculum Committee

Student Representative

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OSU College of Public Health Alumni Association

Board Member-at-large, Student Engagement Liaison

OSU College of Social Work, PhD Curriculum Committee

Student Representative

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OSU College of Public Health Alumni Association

Board Member-at-large, Student Engagement Liaison

OSU College of Social Work, PhD Curriculum Committee

Student Representative

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OSU College of Public Health Alumni Association

Board Member-at-large, Student Engagement Liaison

OSU College of Social Work, PhD Curriculum Committee

Student Representative

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OSU College of Public Health Alumni Association

Board Member-at-large, Student Engagement Liaison

OSU College of Social Work, PhD Curriculum Committee

Student Representative

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OSU College of Public Health Alumni Association

Board Member-at-large, Student Engagement Liaison

OSU College of Social Work, PhD Curriculum Committee

Student Representative

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