Digital literacy builds protective internal strengths no matter what technology kids use We worry about the impact of media on kids' mental health. Why are we so fast to regulate... read more →
Takeaways: Young Influencers don't have any relevant experience understanding influence or managing fame Gen Z and Millennials relate more to Influencers than to traditional celebrities Parasocial attachment increases an Influencer's... read more →
Where's the empathy? Totally missing. It couldn't compete with the entertainment value of the Titanic, a lost sub, and wealthy explorers. It made too good a story for social media... read more →
Chance, community, and nostalgia make box breaks a Vegas-style hobbyist’s dream. But is it gambling? KEY POINTS Practical and psychological factors make live-streamed box breaks compelling. Nostalgia and community amplify... read more →
Laws to regulate social media use by kids are popping up everywhere. Unlikely to achieve their stated goals, they may even cause harm by leaving our kids less prepared for... 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.