Dr. Grant J. Rich is Book Series Editor for the new Springer series on Media Psychology. Please reach out to him at optimalex@aol.com if you have an idea for an authored or edited book. Also, the Springer Handbook of Media Psychology: The Science and The Practice (Rich, Kumar, & Farley, Eds., 2024) is now available!
Drs. David C. Giles and Gayle S. Stever have published Parasocial Experiences: Psychological Theory and Application, an exploration of the continuum of social to parasocial relationships where applications of psychoanalysis, attachment theory, and various aspects of parasocial theory are explored. Order online from Oxford University Press with promotion code ASPROMP8 to save 30%!
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL (INCLUDING FREE STUDENT MEMBERSHIP)
Reminder: Please renew your memberships for APA and Division 46 Society for Media Psychology and Technology (D46).
Per D46 bylaws, membership expires on 12/31/24; student membership in D46 is free for 2024 and 2025. The student free code is D46FreeStudentMembership. Also, although it is a free membership, users must hit the “Confirm Payment” button to complete the transaction. No credit card will be required, but the transaction of a zero payment must be completed to finish the process. Those joining and renewing for year 2025 will not need the code. The system will automatically make their Student Affiliate dues $0.00.
ESTATE PLANNING
“A reminder to consider Division 46 in your estate planning. I recently included Division 46 in my Estate Planning and the process is easy. I am happy to assist anyone considering such a donation.”
— Grant J. Rich, PhD optimalex@aol.com
