New Gen Z - Gen Alpha Interviews

In our new set of interviews from Gen Z & Gen Alpha, UCLA students interviewed youth ranging in age from 8-20 about their media habits during the pandemic. There is so much thoughtful analysis in these interviews. We highlighted a few quotes to give you a taste, but we hope you click here to read the full interviews.

CSS IN THE NEWS

The Associated Press recently featured our Values Report that analyzes the Rise and Fall of Fame in Tween Programming. Click to read the article Study: Tween TV viewers get new message about value of fame.

CSS’s AIR Report was recently referenced in a McKinsey & Company study that was featured in Deadline. Click to read the article New Study Finds Undervaluing Of Black-Led Projects Costs Hollywood $10 Billion Annually.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our next Livestream focuses on the social impact of social media. We are excited to have the Director and the Producer of The Social Dilemma join us for the discussion, along with an award-winning child development expert. Tune-in April 7th on Facebook or YouTube for this important conversation.

Join Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, and two of our fellows, Jordan Levinson and Peter Fisher, alongside other featured speakers for this timely discussion on masculinity in the media. Psychology in Action's Symposium will take place next Friday 4/2 from 9am-2pm PDT. Registration is required to join; secure your space here.

A TIMELY READ

The Center for Scholars & Storytellers stands in solidarity with the AAPI community. As we continue to grieve after last week’s shootings in Atlanta, we encourage taking action by providing community care to those affected and by supporting the AAPI community. Our latest blog includes actionable steps you can take.

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