Dr. Pamela Rutledge on the psychology of media and technology
Social media and Facebook in particular are an emotional powder keg these days. From anxieties over stalking and child abuse to the potential for terrorism and social unrest, social networking is the new poster child for fear. The state of Missouri has even gone so far as enact legislation severely … [Read more...]
The Bronx Zoo misplaced an Egyptian cobra. (Don’t you hate it when that happens?) I read about it in the LA Times. This isn’t the first errant zoo animal, so why would a west coast paper carry news about an east coast zoo faux pas? Because it became a story. Shortly after the snake … [Read more...]
Life is full of choices. When things don't go as we plan or hoped, we feel regret. It is a common and universal experience. At the risk of stating the obvious, regret is considered a negative emotion. But unlike other negative emotions, such as sadness, regret can be more difficult to manage because … [Read more...]
A version of this was published in Psychology Today "Positively Media" Transmedia storytelling is one of the most exciting developments to hit entertainment, branding, marketing, and advocacy in the last few years. Transmedia storytelling is a ‘story experience’ both for—and … [Read more...]
Previously published on Psychology Today.com "Positively Media" ---------- Sometimes when new technology is introduced, you get a glimpse of the future. The iPad was like that for me. Now Samsung is introducing the Galaxy Tab (tablet) on September 2. This time, the glimpse of the future … [Read more...]
Look for her blog Positively Media on PsychologyToday.com.
