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... read more →
"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... read more →
Brands can learn from the way fans used social media to construct and spread archetypal narratives. Depp's fans embraced their campaigns, far outweighing Heard's supporters in emotion and persistence. The... read more →
Why are so many people mourning the death of Bob Saget? Parasocial relationships describe the emotional connection we experience with loved characters and celebrities.KEY POINTS:TV dads are idealized versions of... read more →
Video calling has added to the high level of stress from COVID and increased self-consciousness Recent polls show measures of self-confidence and self-esteem down over pre-COVID measures Self-esteem can be... 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.