A Focus Group Study of Baby Boomers ’ Processing and Interpretations of Fear Appeals in Health Care Reform Political Advertising

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped and supported me through the completion of my Master’s Program and Thesis at the University of South Florida. First, I would like to thank my Major Professor, Dr. Kelly Page Werder, for her support and determination to help push me to the “finish line. ” I am so appreciative of her taking me on as a thesis student after departmental changes and stepping into the qualitative world of research. Next, I would like to thank Dr. Kim Golombisky, who served as my Major Professor for a period of time in the past before becoming a committee member, and helped me throughout the process with her patience and expertise. Third, I would like to thank Dr. Roxanne Watson, my committee member, for her positive input and encouragement as I completed my thesis. Finally, I would like t