The Media Psychology Research Center (MPRC) is a not-for-profit research center. Our mission is to examine the interaction of media with human experience in every aspect of life. We believe that media can serve as a force for positive social change. Our goal is to foster human potential for all ages using media and technologies.
With FableVision and in collaboration with faculty at Harvard University and Oxford University, we are developing a blueprint for the next-generation, independent media lab. Using expertise in psychology and media, we study, evaluate and develop media programs, applications, and curricula that can make a positive contribution to education, healthcare, business, homelife, and entertainment.
Media Psychology is an applied and research branch of psychology and part of a larger international and interdisciplinary trend in understanding the impact media have on individuals and groups. Communication technologies and media content are the fastest growing markets with implications for all fields interested in media’s ability to influence and inform.
CURRENT AREAS OF RESEARCH
MPRC closes the gap that between research and practice.
- What does technology mean for society and the individual?
- Attitudes and perceptions about technology and technology use
- Cultural sharing
- Digital storytelling systems
- Sharing narrative, have a voice and sharing experience across communities
- Emotions, moods, and attitudes
- The use of technology to promote positive experiences through cognitive and emotional engagement: positive mood inducement, sense of self-efficacy, social connectedness
- Virtual worlds
- New arena for expression and social modeling of new attitudes, skills, social roles, and personal identity
- Connecting
- Human relationships mediated by technology
- Learning
- Tools and environments for learning across the lifespan
- Usability
- Psychological, perceptual and cognitive aspects of using technology
You can read more about the Media Psychology Research Center, programs, and people.
