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... read more →
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Pew Internet and American Life project recently posted a slideshow that summarizes their findings of the changes in the News MediaScape. There's no sound but the charts and graphics tell a pretty good story. 2009 Feb 17 Public BroadcastersView more presentations from PewInternet.
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People are doing lots of things in response to job losses in the current economy, so what makes LinkedIn remarkable? Joining this type of network is a trend I expect to continue independent of the job market. Here’s why: Not only does LinkedIn demonstrate the power of social media, it... read more →
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You can test yourself and determine your stage of development. TEXT MESSAGING STAGES Stage 1: Infancy to early childhood Basic Psychological Conflict: Trust vs. Doubt Important Developmental Tasks: Signing on Outcome: Individuals at this stage type in complete sentences, use regular punctuation including the apostrophe in contractions, and do not abbreviate words. They begin messages with... read more →
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I am very excited to announce that I have joined the blogging community on Psychology Today's website writing about the positive use of media and social technologies. My blog there is called Positively Media: How we connect and thrive with emerging technologies. The first posting is called Zen Moment: Social... 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.