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DR. PAM | MEDIA PSYCHOLOGIST
  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
    • About Dr. Pamela Rutledge
    • Media Psychology
      • What Is A Media Psychologist?
      • 8 Reasons Why We Need Media Psychology
      • Careers in Media Psychology
      • Example Careers in Media Psychology
      • Media Psychology at Fielding Graduate University
      • Positive Media Psychology
    • MPRC
      • Media Psychology Research Center
    • Media Psychology Review
  • Consulting
    • Speaking & Consulting
    • Audience Engagement: Why Use Personas?
      • How to Build a Persona
    • Adapting to Change
    • Transmedia Storytelling
      • Storytelling Across Platforms
      • Transmedia Storytelling Starts with the Power of Story
      • Our Transmedia World
      • Transmedia Case Study: The Three Little Pigs
      • Transmedia Storytelling Workshop
  • Story Power
    • Brand Storytelling
    • Storytelling: Brands, Entertainment & Organizations
      • Storytelling for Organizations
      • Core Story: Case Study
  • In the News
    • Press Quotes & Interviews 2022-2025
    • 2021-2019
    • 2018-2016
    • 2016-2017
    • 2015-2013
    • 2012 & EARLIER
    • Video Interviews & Webinars
  • Resources
    • Mindful Media & Digital Literacy
      • Positive Media Psychology
      • Benefits of Video Games Part 1
      • Benefits of Video Games Part 2
      • Benefits of Video Games Part 3
      • Becoming Mindful: Exercises
      • Mindful Media Journal
    • Academic Materials
      • Media Psychology Syllabus 2021
      • Media Psychology Syllabus 2012
      • Media Psychology Syllabus 2015
    • Articles
      • Persuasion & Augmented Reality
      • Psychology of Transmedia Engagement
      • Theories of Attention
      • The Psychology of Color
      • Website Design: How to Use Psych Theory
      • Data Strategy: Listen to Your Consumers’ Stories
      • The Psychology of Story
  • Archives
  • Contact

About Pamela Rutledge

Pamela Rutledge, PhD, MBA is the Director of the Media Psychology Research Center. A consultant, author, speaker, and professor, she consults on a variety of media projects developing audience engagement and brand storytelling strategies.
A generation of anxious parents are buying into fear-based tech restrictions that won't protect kids or prepare them for the digital world. Photo: Rido/Canva

Are Our Kids Anxious or Just Unprepared?

Technology use strategies that don't teach media literacy will fail our kids   Key Points: Tech bans and limiting access don't teach kids essential skills for making good decisions on... read more →
  • October 14, 2024
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Morning media habits can sabotage your productivity

Using Your Phone First Thing Can Ruin Your Day

Morning media habits can sabotage your productivity, but some simple hacks can boost your mood and focus throughout the day. Key Points Checking our phones before we’re out of bed... read more →
  • October 14, 2024
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Why Scrolling Isn’t a Cure-All for Boredom

Mindless scrolling and fast-forwarding through digital content to avoid boredom can backfire. Here are 4 tips to manage boredom without going right to your phone. Key Points: Boredom signals the... read more →
  • August 23, 2024
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Why Warning Labels on Social Media Will Hurt, Not Help Kids

Kids don't need fear-based restrictions. They need digital literacy to learn how to build safe and healthy relationships with technology. Key Points Warning labels and restrictions don’t teach kids to... read more →
  • June 28, 2024
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How to Protect Your Brain from Election Stress

Political campaigns can increase stress and strain relationships. These strategies will help you build resilience and keep your cool during elections. Key Points Political turmoil keeps stress hormones high with... read more →
  • June 3, 2024
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Dr. Pam Rutledge, media psychologistDr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.  pamelarutledge@gmail.com

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The Media Psychology Research Center (MPRC) is an independent research organization directed by Dr. Pam Rutledge.  Read about MPRC at www.mprcenter.org.

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