Jun
27
Kids are forming emotional bonds with chatbots. With digital literacy and parental guidance, kids can use chatbots to support learning and creativity. Key Points Kids treat bots like people—even knowing better—because emotions drive connection. Age shapes how kids understand, trust, and confide in chatbots. Curious, open conversations help kids build...
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May
14
True crime media isn’t just a guilty pleasure—it can fulfill deep emotional and cognitive needs, especially for women. Key Points True crime media fulfills psychological needs like safety, mastery, and emotional regulation. Women may be especially drawn to true crime because it offers a sense of control and preparedness. Modern...
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Apr
21
When markets drop, it's not only our 401Ks that disappear—it's our future stories. No amount of financial doomscrolling can appease our anxiety or offset the grief for lost hopes and dreams. Key Points Doomscrolling during financial crises is deeply personal—it’s your future on the line. Compulsive balance-checking is driven...
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Mar
21
Key points Playing with your child like Bandit and Chili can strengthen connection and trust. Good parenting isn’t about perfection; Bluey shows that “good enough” is enough. Bluey models emotional regulation strategies kids and parents can actually use. Watching Bluey with your child can spark meaningful conversations about real-life challenges....
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Mar
19
Get smart about your digital habits. Try these 8 small hacks to change automatic behaviors to intentional ones and improve real-life connections and well-being. Key Points: Reliance on digital communication during the pandemic was a lifeline then, but some of those habits may contribute to loneliness and disconnection now. Social...
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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.