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The Social Dilemma: Documentary or Psychological Manipulation?

Watching Netflix’s The Social Dilemma was interesting and disturbing. It was interesting to see how it was constructed but disturbing to…

7 min readOct 8, 2020

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The Social Dilemma: Documentary or Psychological Manipulation?

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Beyond Bans: 5 Ways Teachers Can Tackle Social Media at School

Smartphone bans can cut down on in-class distractions, but they get an F on preparing kids for responsible media use.

9 min readFeb 23, 2024

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Beyond Bans: 5 Ways Teachers Can Tackle Social Media at School

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Super Bowl Ads: The Psychology of Why Some Connect & Others Fumble

Celebrities dominated on and off the field at Super Bowl LVIII but psychology explains how emotion and meaning-making deliver engagement in…

10 min readFeb 18, 2024

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Super Bowl Ads: The Psychology of Why Some Connect & Others Fumble

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge

How to Use SWOT Analysis to Reclaim Your Media Use

COVID-19 changed media use patterns and habits; it’s time to make sure they still work for you.

6 min readJan 20, 2024

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How to Use SWOT Analysis to Reclaim Your Media Use

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Digital Parenting: Balancing Privacy and Sharing

Growing up on social media shapes kids’ self-esteem and identity development. Here’s what parents can do to help.

4 min readJan 14, 2024

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Digital Parenting: Balancing Privacy and Sharing

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Are You a Sharenter? There are Risks in Putting Your Kids’ Pics Online

Online personas crafted by parents can hinder a child’s identity development.

7 min readDec 22, 2023

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Are You a Sharenter? There are Risks in Putting Your Kids’ Pics Online

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Leveling Up: Developmental Psych for Setting Video Game Controls

Here’s how to set developmentally appropriate video game controls for tweens and teens that support the dynamic nature of a child’s growth.

8 min readDec 16, 2023

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Leveling Up: Developmental Psych for Setting Video Game Controls

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Why Feel-Good Movies Combat Loneliness & Stress

The feel-good movies around the holidays boost our positive emotions and sense of social connection

7 min readDec 16, 2023

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Why Feel-Good Movies Combat Loneliness & Stress

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Squid Game: Why Turning Violent Fiction into Reality TV is Dangerous

Squid Game The Challenge rewards antisocial behavior in pursuit of personal reward. It’s the opposite of what society needs right now.

7 min readDec 16, 2023

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Squid Game: Why Turning Violent Fiction into Reality TV is Dangerous

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge

How & Why to Use Parental Controls in Video Games

Use parental controls like training wheels to keep young players safe

8 min readDec 16, 2023

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How & Why to Use Parental Controls in Video Games

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Practical tips & insights from a psychologist, researcher, professor & parent to make the best out of our digital world. Also on Substack @drpam

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