Sep
25
True crime is appealing. The disappearance of the attractive young Influencer Gabby Petito was a true crime story that ignited the public's curiosity and demonstrated the power of network communications. People on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter all got involved, eager to be amateur detectives, pouring over Gabby's social media posts...
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Jul
05
These have been anxious times. In May 2019, I told VOX that a concern with crime reflected the general level of discord and comfort societally. Here we are two years later dealing with the aftermath of a contentious election, 14 months of social isolation, kids homeschooling, the politicization of masks...
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Jun
11
Media lets us escape into another world. Period dramas like Bridgerton don't need to be "guilty pleasure." There's no need to feel guilty about managing your stress through good stories. Think of period dramas as a form of “self-care.” And you don’t have to be a fan to reap the...
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May
23
The APA’s recent Stress in America Survey 2021 conducted by the Harris Poll found that 84% of adults reported emotions linked with prolonged stress, such as anxiety, sadness, and anger. Video calling can make these feelings worse by amplifying the feelings of self-consciousness that can undermine self-esteem. Join me, Dr....
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May
22
Video calling has added to the high level of stress from COVID and increased self-consciousness Recent polls show measures of self-confidence and self-esteem down over pre-COVID measures Self-esteem can be bolstered by monitoring media content, identifying your inner critic, and adopting physical self-care rituals The end of the pandemic is...
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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.