In my recent blog post on Psychology Today, I commented on a Washington Post article reporting that teens can hack and otherwise get around parental controls on phones. I said I was surprised... read more →
The Washington Post reported that teens have figured out how to get around Apple’s Screen Time. Why parents are surprised, beats me. Kids and teens today have a lot of experience navigating... read more →
The digital revolution has disrupted a century of economic, social and political norms bringing a variety of new opportunities as well as unfamiliar and complex problems. As a media psychologist and... read more →
A savvy influencer knows the importance of creating an emotional connection and works hard to build fan relationships. Fan communities create a sense of affiliation and belonging, powerful drivers of... read more →
Fortune reported on the move by Facebook to test hiking 'Likes' from posts. Removing the likes that other people have doesn’t change our need to compare ourselves. It'll be like... 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.