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Matthew A. Lapierre
Matthew A. Lapierre (PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Arizona. His primary research focuses on the way media affects children’s health and well-being with a specific focus on persuasive communication. His secondary research interests include examining how parents make health-focused decisions for their children and how child development affects consumer behavior.