Dr. Pamela Rutledge


Pam is Director of the Media Psychology Research Center.

Look for Pam's blog "Positively Media" on PsychologyToday.com.

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Media Psychology: No Easy Answers (or Careers)

I frequently get requests for information about how to pursue interests in the field of media psychology. I am always honored to represent the field and share my views and advice. The following is typical of several letters I have received recently.

I am currently completing my last year as an undergraduate in psychology. [...]

The Psychology of Away Messages

Are there psychological implications of chat status in GChat or iChat or AIM? Think of them as today’s answering machines. They are an opportunity to express some aspect of yourself. Sort of like vanity plates without the level of commitment or having to stand in line at the DMV.

Away messages vary (one hopes) [...]

The Positive Psychology of Entrepreneurship

A version of this post appeared in my blog Positively Media on Psychology Today.

There’s a lot of buzz about entrepreneurship right now. This is especially obvious if you hang out on LinkedIn, Twitter, or cruise the Ning social networks. It is not surprising, given the amount of people looking for jobs due to [...]

What Does a Media Psychologist Do?

I get a lot of questions about career paths in media psychology, particularly among those thinking of pursuing a degree in the field.  I certainly empathize with that confusion–and the desire to make sure someone will give you a job if you do all that work.  Media psychology, as a new field, doesn’t offer [...]