How Fantasy Becomes Reality Growing conscious about how media influences individuals and cultures. Politics Feeling Stress, Anxiety, and Depression About the Election? Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on November 6, 2024 Personal Perspective: Is the stress and anxiety of politics in American life eating you up? Try this big perspective shift. Personal Perspective: Is the stress and anxiety of politics in American life eating you up? Try this big perspective shift. Relationships Everyday Parasocial Relationships and Health Change Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on March 5, 2024 A Personal Perspective: Sometimes health advice gets to us from unusual sources. A Personal Perspective: Sometimes health advice gets to us from unusual sources. Media Barbie’s Psychological Makeover Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on July 24, 2023 The 'Barbie' film presents audiences with a surprise psychological makeover for the iconic representation of women. The 'Barbie' film presents audiences with a surprise psychological makeover for the iconic representation of women. Artificial Intelligence The Silver Lining of ChatGPT Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on May 2, 2023 There's more to rapid AI advancements than just fear and loathing. There's more to rapid AI advancements than just fear and loathing. Relationships Queen Elizabeth II: To Know Her Was to Love Her Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on September 20, 2022 With relationships, we can be close from afar or distant from someone who sits beside us. With relationships, we can be close from afar or distant from someone who sits beside us. Media Zoom Yoga? How to Stop Worrying and Connect in the New Normal Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on January 13, 2022 A Personal Perspective: Hybrid social connections are those we keep going through both in-person and technological methods. A Personal Perspective: Hybrid social connections are those we keep going through both in-person and technological methods. Media How William Shatner Became an Astronaut at 90 Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on October 13, 2021 Shatner did what he does best today: He took us on a voyage to discover the possibilities of space travel. Shatner did what he does best today: He took us on a voyage to discover the possibilities of space travel. Education Ease the Feeling of Being Overwhelmed by Learning to Let Go Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on August 7, 2021 Burdened with feeling overwhelmed by too many responsibilities? These strategies may help ease the load. Burdened with feeling overwhelmed by too many responsibilities? These strategies may help ease the load. Relationships A Pop Culture Love Note to America Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on July 4, 2021 Could a British teenager watching Miami Vice and listening to Aerosmith and Run-DMC have learned something profound about America? Could a British teenager watching Miami Vice and listening to Aerosmith and Run-DMC have learned something profound about America? Guilt Feeling Bad When Good Things Happen During Crises Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on February 8, 2021 Feeling guilty about celebrating while the house is on fire? You're not alone. Feeling guilty about celebrating while the house is on fire? You're not alone. Anger When You Can’t Stop Being Angry at 'the Other Side' Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on November 4, 2020 Feeling anger and fear that half of the country's people may be dangerous extremists? What does psychology tell us that might help? Feeling anger and fear that half of the country's people may be dangerous extremists? What does psychology tell us that might help? Psychology Unprecedented: The Psychology of Operating Without the Manual Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on November 3, 2020 The risks and opportunities of living in an unprecedented era. The risks and opportunities of living in an unprecedented era. Anxiety Anxiety Is Like a Cardassian Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on June 29, 2020 From 'Star Trek' and 'Harry Potter' to 'Perry Mason,' how what we watch can help us cope with anxiety in a crisis. From 'Star Trek' and 'Harry Potter' to 'Perry Mason,' how what we watch can help us cope with anxiety in a crisis. Social Learning Theory Has Anyone Ever Said You Remind Them of a TV Character? Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on January 21, 2020 Has anyone ever compared you with a TV character? Have you seen yourself in a TV character? There can be pros and cons of making those connections. Has anyone ever compared you with a TV character? Have you seen yourself in a TV character? There can be pros and cons of making those connections. Media Space: Your Finest Frontier Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on September 26, 2019 The profound change you have been saying no to, and how to say yes. The profound change you have been saying no to, and how to say yes. Child Development Quicksand, Mouse Holes and Other Movie Tropes from Childhood Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on June 28, 2019 Do couples go to Inspiration Point in real life? Do mice live in mouse holes? What's a kid to think after watching television? Do couples go to Inspiration Point in real life? Do mice live in mouse holes? What's a kid to think after watching television? Meditation How an App Helped Me Cope with the Death of My Beloved Dog Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on April 18, 2019 I never thought using an app would help me deal with the death of my beloved dog. I never thought using an app would help me deal with the death of my beloved dog. Friends A Million Little Reasons Life is Worth Fighting For Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on March 5, 2019 In a distracted world, stories help us remember what really matters. In a distracted world, stories help us remember what really matters. Stress How to Not Go Crazy This Holiday Season Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on November 26, 2018 How to use pop culture and your imagination to beat stress this holiday season. How to use pop culture and your imagination to beat stress this holiday season. Media Social Media Apps for Green Fashion Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on August 22, 2018 Is this how Jane Jetson bought her clothes? Everyday fashion in the era of social media. Is this how Jane Jetson bought her clothes? Everyday fashion in the era of social media. 1 2 Next
Politics Feeling Stress, Anxiety, and Depression About the Election? Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on November 6, 2024 Personal Perspective: Is the stress and anxiety of politics in American life eating you up? Try this big perspective shift. Personal Perspective: Is the stress and anxiety of politics in American life eating you up? Try this big perspective shift.
Relationships Everyday Parasocial Relationships and Health Change Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on March 5, 2024 A Personal Perspective: Sometimes health advice gets to us from unusual sources. A Personal Perspective: Sometimes health advice gets to us from unusual sources.
Media Barbie’s Psychological Makeover Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on July 24, 2023 The 'Barbie' film presents audiences with a surprise psychological makeover for the iconic representation of women. The 'Barbie' film presents audiences with a surprise psychological makeover for the iconic representation of women.
Artificial Intelligence The Silver Lining of ChatGPT Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on May 2, 2023 There's more to rapid AI advancements than just fear and loathing. There's more to rapid AI advancements than just fear and loathing.
Relationships Queen Elizabeth II: To Know Her Was to Love Her Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on September 20, 2022 With relationships, we can be close from afar or distant from someone who sits beside us. With relationships, we can be close from afar or distant from someone who sits beside us.
Media Zoom Yoga? How to Stop Worrying and Connect in the New Normal Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on January 13, 2022 A Personal Perspective: Hybrid social connections are those we keep going through both in-person and technological methods. A Personal Perspective: Hybrid social connections are those we keep going through both in-person and technological methods.
Media How William Shatner Became an Astronaut at 90 Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on October 13, 2021 Shatner did what he does best today: He took us on a voyage to discover the possibilities of space travel. Shatner did what he does best today: He took us on a voyage to discover the possibilities of space travel.
Education Ease the Feeling of Being Overwhelmed by Learning to Let Go Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on August 7, 2021 Burdened with feeling overwhelmed by too many responsibilities? These strategies may help ease the load. Burdened with feeling overwhelmed by too many responsibilities? These strategies may help ease the load.
Relationships A Pop Culture Love Note to America Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on July 4, 2021 Could a British teenager watching Miami Vice and listening to Aerosmith and Run-DMC have learned something profound about America? Could a British teenager watching Miami Vice and listening to Aerosmith and Run-DMC have learned something profound about America?
Guilt Feeling Bad When Good Things Happen During Crises Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on February 8, 2021 Feeling guilty about celebrating while the house is on fire? You're not alone. Feeling guilty about celebrating while the house is on fire? You're not alone.
Anger When You Can’t Stop Being Angry at 'the Other Side' Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on November 4, 2020 Feeling anger and fear that half of the country's people may be dangerous extremists? What does psychology tell us that might help? Feeling anger and fear that half of the country's people may be dangerous extremists? What does psychology tell us that might help?
Psychology Unprecedented: The Psychology of Operating Without the Manual Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on November 3, 2020 The risks and opportunities of living in an unprecedented era. The risks and opportunities of living in an unprecedented era.
Anxiety Anxiety Is Like a Cardassian Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on June 29, 2020 From 'Star Trek' and 'Harry Potter' to 'Perry Mason,' how what we watch can help us cope with anxiety in a crisis. From 'Star Trek' and 'Harry Potter' to 'Perry Mason,' how what we watch can help us cope with anxiety in a crisis.
Social Learning Theory Has Anyone Ever Said You Remind Them of a TV Character? Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on January 21, 2020 Has anyone ever compared you with a TV character? Have you seen yourself in a TV character? There can be pros and cons of making those connections. Has anyone ever compared you with a TV character? Have you seen yourself in a TV character? There can be pros and cons of making those connections.
Media Space: Your Finest Frontier Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on September 26, 2019 The profound change you have been saying no to, and how to say yes. The profound change you have been saying no to, and how to say yes.
Child Development Quicksand, Mouse Holes and Other Movie Tropes from Childhood Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on June 28, 2019 Do couples go to Inspiration Point in real life? Do mice live in mouse holes? What's a kid to think after watching television? Do couples go to Inspiration Point in real life? Do mice live in mouse holes? What's a kid to think after watching television?
Meditation How an App Helped Me Cope with the Death of My Beloved Dog Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on April 18, 2019 I never thought using an app would help me deal with the death of my beloved dog. I never thought using an app would help me deal with the death of my beloved dog.
Friends A Million Little Reasons Life is Worth Fighting For Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on March 5, 2019 In a distracted world, stories help us remember what really matters. In a distracted world, stories help us remember what really matters.
Stress How to Not Go Crazy This Holiday Season Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on November 26, 2018 How to use pop culture and your imagination to beat stress this holiday season. How to use pop culture and your imagination to beat stress this holiday season.
Media Social Media Apps for Green Fashion Karen E. Dill-Shackleford Ph.D. on August 22, 2018 Is this how Jane Jetson bought her clothes? Everyday fashion in the era of social media. Is this how Jane Jetson bought her clothes? Everyday fashion in the era of social media.