Event Dime

Dissertation Defence: Why are narratives persuasive? An experimental test of a fundamental claim of narrative transportation theory

When:

July 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Where:

Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC), 3187 University Way, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada

Source:

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Zakary Draper, supervised by Dr. Elena Nicoladis, will defend their dissertation titled “Why are narratives persuasive? An experimental test of a fundamental claim of narrative transportation theory” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological Science. An abstract for Zakary Draper’s dissertation is included below. Examinations are open to all members of the campus community as well as the general public. Registration is not required for in-