Psychology of Popular Media® is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to publishing empirical, theory-driven research that examines the psychological experiences of human interaction with popular media. The journal welcomes research that examines ubiquitous and socially influential media in all of its forms, including social media, games, apps, and fictional narratives (e.g., film, television, books), with a particular interest in research examining socially relevant, culturally embedded, and emerging media phenomena.
Psychology of Popular Media reports cutting-edge research that illuminates the mechanisms underlying media use and media effects. The journal publishes both quantitative and qualitative empirical research as well as reviews, meta-analyses, and replications that contribute significantly to the field.
We encourage contributions that demonstrate and/or acknowledge that there are both risks and benefits of popular media on human psychological functioning. Although the journal welcomes and encourages submissions from a wide variety of disciplines, topics should be linked to psychological theory and research.
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