Woman’s Day is trying out a fresh take on resolutions.
|
Scooped by Dr. Pamela Rutledge |
Scoop.it!
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Research and publish the best content.
Get Started for FREE
Sign up with Facebook Sign up with X
I don't have a Facebook or a X account
Already have an account: Login
Psychology of Media & Technology
15.0K views |
+0 today
 Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Scoop.it!
Scoop.it!
Satchell Drakes and I talk about how we typically work through games and how binging television on Netflix impacts our habits in 2018. We also speak with Pamela Rutledge, Ph.D., director of the Media Psychology Research Center, who puts the binge-absorption of media into perspective.
Dr. Pamela Rutledge's insight:
Why is "binge" consumption applied to TV and video games but not novels? Technophobia. While balance is important, there's nothing wrong with disrupting the traditional TV business model that doles out weekly episodes, manipulating you with cliffhangers, and deciding for yourself how much you want to consume and when in the narrative it makes sense for YOUR brain to stop. If you find you're losing too much time having fun like this, you can always set a timer. This is NOT pathology. This is the development of self-regulation.
|
Scoop.it!
Time spent on Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook probably isn't driving teenagers to depression, a new study contends.
Dr. Pamela Rutledge's insight:
Here's an article that WON'T make headlines because so many people are convinced that social media is bad. Hard to combat beliefs with science. Bravo to @HealthDayNews for paying attention! Social media behaviors are complex, not one size fits all. Not to mention that mental distress and disorders are complex with multiple factors and causes. I was encouraged, too, by the responsible analysis the researchers made.
Scoop.it!
But unplugging everything without undertaking self-examination is like trying to lose weight by going on a fast — you don’t learn how to eat healthier, so your bad habits come back. Rutledge thinks there’s a better, more durable way to do a digital detox. And, for most people, the better way is not to do a detox at all.
Dr. Pamela Rutledge's insight:
Mindfulness can be applied to a lot of things--including technology use. Paying attention to what you use, when and why will help you evaluate how it makes you feel, whether it's of value and being present with your choices can actually make you appreciate what you decide to do more.
|
New Year's resolutions are about making change. In our enthusiasm, we start the year with a long list of truly admirable (and unsustainable) goals--at a time when we're exhausted from the holidays and our cognitive reserves are low. Little wonder our resolutions fall by the wayside. Behavior change is best accomplished by identifying small changes that can turn into habits, building in tools and support and celebrating many small victories that continually reinforce your vision of yourself succeeding. Tech can help - pick an app that fits your personality and style, whether it's aphorisms and mindfulness, social support or data tracking to build new go-to behaviors and attitudes. #mediapsychology #positivemedia #techforwellness