Parents should assume that, at some point, their child will come across something inappropriate online, such as porn or violence, that can be upsetting or scary. Younger children are more... read more →
Instagram for Kids Key Points: Don’t rely on tech companies to protect your kids’ mental health. Kid-friendly apps don’t solve the potential psychological problems of social media use. Parental influence... read more →
KEY POINTSDark Triad personality traits including entitlement, deception, lack of empathy, and manipulation are common among reality TV characters.Dark Triad traits are also associated with con artists. On realiy shows,... read more →
Social media fame is more fragile than celebrity built on talent over time. Influencers' success relies less on their content and more on their ability to maintain an emotional connection... read more →
There is an emerging acceptance of public “calling out,” name-calling, and “canceling” people across social and public media channels --aka "Cancel Culture." The “Cancel Culture” is a crowd behavior where everyone... 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.