As if being a parent wasn’t hard enough, now we have to worry about FoMO Parenting. This is a permutation of the FoMO (Fear of Missing Out) that people report... read more →
Social media is the terrorist’s best and worst friend. Acts of terrorism need to be public to get attention, make a statement and spread fear. Social media amplifies these events,... read more →
If you know me, you know it's weird for me to bash an app. Usually, I'm one of the people extolling the virtues of technology. There are limits, however, and the new Peeple app... read more →
The rapid change in mobile capabilities and use presents challenges for everyone with a stake in understanding how and why people use mobile devices and how they think about them.... read more →
Mark Zuckerberg is talking about the introduction of a dislike button on Facebook (see coverage in NBCNews.com or BBC News). Reaction has been mixed. From my vantage, people may Like the idea, even... 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.