Dec
04
It's the time of year to enjoy the mental health benefits of nostalgia, romance, family, snowflakes and miracles. Christmas movies' familiar tropes and predictable, non-stressful stories deliver comfort and improve our mood Recurring themes of romance, family, and friendship reflect and satisfy our deep-seated need for social connection Holiday movies...
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Oct
09
Throughout its history, Apple has sold identity, not products Message color has become a social categorization tool used to define “in” vs. “out.” Biologically and psychologically, people instinctively want to be "in." The Apple blue versus Android green messaging war isn’t about color. It is about membership and identity. All...
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Sep
16
We watch shows for themes and characters that resonate emotionally, not setting Shows about work are really about relationships, power dynamics, and moral values In times of disruption, shows provide comfort, escapism, and reaffirm order and connections to characters can help us reflect on what we find meaningful in our...
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Aug
27
"Ring Nation" is a new reality show based on video content supplied by Ring security camera customers. By framing security camera videos as a source of fun, Ring Nation implicitly makes surveillance an acceptable social practice. Making surveillance "normal" increases the chance of overlooking the potential dangers to privacy and...
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Aug
24
Digital resilience combines resilience with media literacyCognitive and emotional skills create assets that build resilience on and offlineEvery opportunity to learn and practice adds to a child’s resiliency “toolbox”Parents can play a big role in helping children build digital resilience What is Digital Resilience? Digital resilience is the ability to...
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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.