Psychology of Popular Media

Scope

Psychology of Popular Media is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to publishing empirical research concerning the psychological experience and effects of human interaction with popular media in all of its forms including social media, games, apps, and fictional narratives in all of their forms (e.g., film, television, books). Psychology of Popular Media reports cutting-edge research that illuminates the human experience of living in a culture where popular media are ubiquitous and influential. 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.