Sep
16
Key Points #GirlMath is a popular TikTok trend, rationalizing spending purchases with irresponsible logic Mental accounting provides the theoretical logic for the human tendency to subjective value money #GirlMath glorifies irresponsible spending behaviors Even in jokes and memes, labeling women as "girls" can undermine self-esteem & perpetuate stereotypes #GirlMath memes...
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Sep
12
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 and so slow to demand the one protective factor that might help? Whether it's AI, social media, or video games,...
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Aug
08
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 persuasiveness because they feel like a friend This is not about parenting, it's about digital literacy so kids are less...
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Jun
30
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 to resist.\ KEY POINTS Disasters capture attention but stories keep us coming back. The Titan incident had all the elements...
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Jun
30
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 the meaning assigned to sharing trading cards. Live streaming and the chance of getting a valuable card to increase the...
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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.