Sheba M. Aikawa

Stars, Stripes, and Perceptions: Examining the Impact of the American Flag on Anticipated Interactions

The American flag is often associated with patriotism, solidarity, and national allegiance; however, it may not uniformly signal inclusion for all Americans. Across three studies (N = 1658), we examined whether the presence of the American flag in professional settings influences...

Stay Healthy for Your (Our) Community: Examining How Source Identity Affects Black Americans’ Responses to Targeted COVID-19 Messages

Many communications during the pandemic emphasized COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on Black Americans. Articles highlighting such racial health disparities can act as a form of health information targeting , which can be threatening when aimed at marginalized identities. In St...