In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the first host-to-host connection, Pew Research Center polled hundreds of experts on their vision of digital life in the next 50 years. I... read more →
In my recent blog post on Psychology Today, I commented on a Washington Post article reporting that teens can hack and otherwise get around parental controls on phones. I said I was surprised... read more →
The Washington Post reported that teens have figured out how to get around Apple’s Screen Time. Why parents are surprised, beats me. Kids and teens today have a lot of experience navigating... read more →
The digital revolution has disrupted a century of economic, social and political norms bringing a variety of new opportunities as well as unfamiliar and complex problems. As a media psychologist and... read more →
A savvy influencer knows the importance of creating an emotional connection and works hard to build fan relationships. Fan communities create a sense of affiliation and belonging, powerful drivers of... read more →
Dr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.