Video games have been at the forefront of interactive media and continue to be a significant part of the participatory media environment. The thought of a video game still may... read more →
Many people have the image of video games as socially isolating, if not psychologically addicting. Yet, like my friend Kristin Brandt demonstrated when she joined her son in the online... read more →
Worried About Video Games? It's time to exhale. Video games often get a bad rap, but it’s time we give them a little more credit. Video games and interactive media... read more →
As people make sense of the senseless, like what is being called the Colorado Massacre or the Batman Shooting, we try to find an explanation. The world is a very... read more →
I get lots of questions about media psychology, such as ‘What is media psychology?’ and ‘What does a media psychologist do?’ A big stumbling block is the common understanding of... 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.