Pamela Rutledge

Pamela Rutledge is an esteemed psychologist and director of the Media Psychology Research Center in Newport Beach, California. With a focus on the intersection of media and psychology, she conducts research aimed at leveraging media for positive social change. As a professor emerita of media psychology at Fielding Graduate University, she has authored significant works, including 'Exploring Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Well-Being.' Rutledge's insights into how different personality types engage with horror media, and the effects of emotional processing on sleep, have made her a prominent voice in understanding the psychological impact of scary experiences.