Pamela Rutledge, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Rutledge focuses on identifying human motivations, behavioral triggers & instinctive drives to inform messaging & data strategies
Trust in Information Applied Narrative Persuasive Messaging Positive Psychology Applied to Media Qualitative Research and Analysis
Karen Shackleford, Ph.D.
Doctoral Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Media violence; Fandom and the construction of meaning from media; Media, race and gender.
Media Psychology Media Effects Social Psychology Gender Race
Regina Tuma, Ph.D.
Doctoral Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Media psychology is the future of psychology—Without it, we would not be able to understand social media as constructed and lived realities.
Psychology of Social Media Social Media Research Psychology of Big Data Mind and Technology Critical Media Psychology
Christophe Morin, Ph.D.
Associate Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
The understanding and prediction of consumer behavior using cutting edge science; neuromarketing; persuasion strategy; branding
Persuasion Strategies Messaging Architecture Strategic Dialoguing Sales Training and Sales Effectiveness Marketing Positioning
Patrick Sweeney, Ph.D.
Doctoral Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Doctoral Faculty in Media Psychology
Social Justice Qualitative Methods Critical Psychology Social Psychology Science and technology studies
Andreas Miles-Novelo
Doctoral Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Doctoral Faculty and Expert in the Psychology of Video Games
Virtual Reality Environmental and Social Factors on Behavior Aggression Video Games Media Effects
Sean Thoennes, Ph.D.
Associate Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Specializing in political psychology, media psychology and new technologies, including social media and immersive media
Media Psychology Political Psychology Social Media Immersive Media Neo-Anthropogenic Psychology
Tunisha Singleton, Ph.D.
Associate Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Emotion, Engagement & Experience in Digital Communication | Fandom, Meaningful Marketing & Community Management | Sports & Society
Digital Communication Fandom Sports Media & Marketing Storytelling Community Management
Dannagal Young
Professor, Communication · University of Delaware
Prof. Young's research interests include political media effects, media psychology, public opinion and the psychology of misinformation.
Psychology of Political Beliefs Public Opinion Political Media Effects Media Psychology Intersection of Entertainment and Information
Maria Viola Sanchez, Ph.D.
Student Trustee · Fielding Graduate University
Background in Clinical Psychology, Communications and Human Resources; currently a doctoral student in Media Psychology at Fielding
Communications Media Psychology
Rebecca Frazer
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Rebecca Frazer is a media psychology researcher, focusing on how people process and respond to story-form/narrative media.
Media and Public Policy Attitudes Humanization in Media Moral Psychology Narrative Media Media Psychology
Myiah Hutchens
Associate Professor/Chair · University of Florida
Myiah Hutchens' research examines how communication functions to help or hinder political processes.
Trust Media Effects Disinformation and Misinformation Media Psychology Political Communication
Jay Hmielowski
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jay Hmielowski's research interests include environmental, science and political communication.
Trust Political Communication Media Psychology and Media Effects Science Communication
Yuan Sun
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Yuan Sun studies AI in strategic communication expert, focusing on user trust, digital health, and social media's psychological effects.
Trust Media Psychology and Media Effects Gaming AI Artificial Intelligence
Yu-Hao Lee
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Yu-Hao Lee’s research focuses on the cognitive and emotional effects of immersive/interactive media, e.g. video games and virtual reality.
Social Media Media Psychology and Media Effects Communication Technology Emerging Media Social Advocacy and Social Change
Brad Bushman
Rinehart Chair | Department of Mass Communication · The Ohio State University
Media and social psychology expert, focusing on the problem of human aggression and violence
Violence in Society and Media Social Psychology Advanced Research Methods in Communication Communication in Society
Angela Patterson, Ph.D.
Associate Faculty, School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Media Psychologist and Professional Communicator
Vendor/Agency Management Relationship Building & Management Journalism for Internal & External Audiences Digital/Social Media Strategy & Execution Branding and Promotions
Brian Cutler, Ph.D.
Media Psychology Program Director · Fielding Graduate University
Social Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Application of Media and Technology in Criminal Investigations, Expert Psychological Testimony
Social Influence False Confession Eyewitness Memory Expert Testimony
Teresa Thompson, Ph.D.
Associate Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Equal rights and nondiscrimination of people with disabilities; Abuse and developmental disabilities; Guardianship laws and practices reform
Foundations of Research Video Modeling Single-Case Research Abuse and Developmental Disabilities Meta-Analysis
Won-Ki Moon
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Won-Ki's work explores how emerging technologies, especially AI and artificial humans, intersect with human decisions and behaviors.
Responsible Innovation Human-AI Interaction Misinformation Artificial Intelligence Science and Risk Communication