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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Issue 3 concludes with Mattis' "Framed for You: Exploring Cognitive Effects of Episodic Versus Thematic Frames and the Moderating Role of Framing Preferences." An episodically-framed news article resulted in greater recall than a thematically-framed counterpart. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

“Anyway, I Love You, Text Me Please” explores how romantic partners use the affordances of various channels to seek support. Take a read today of Chen, Peebles, and Lu's fascinating work! econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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“Anyway, I Love You, Text Me Please”: Exploring Attachment, Affordances, and Support-Seeking via Texting: Journal of Media Psychology: Vol 38, No 3

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Martinez, Crabtree, & Pillow's "#Crowded Conversations: The Impact of Diverse Audiences on Belongingness, Distinctiveness, and Authenticity" assigned participants identities & asked about the relationship between audience variability and sense of authenticity. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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#Crowded Conversations: The Impact of Diverse Audiences on Belongingness, Distinctiveness, and Authenticity | Journal of Media Psychology

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Media Psychology scholars: the University of Michigan is hiring a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor to teach and conduct research in media psychology, to begin August 2027. Full details linked below. apply.interfolio.com/191179

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Amid ongoing fluctuations in media trust globally, "Understanding Generalized Trust in News Media in China" by Mu, Wang, Zhu, & Li test the psychometric properties of the Generalized Trust in News Media Scale (GTNMS) in China. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

How does customer service chat interactivity affect perceptions of trust, control mutuality, commitment, and satisfaction? Learn in Dou & Sundar's "Impression Formation Effects of Message Interactivity on the Relationship Between Organizations and Their Publics" econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

What leads to *healthy* video gaming habits? This is the question "The Effect of Psychological Needs Satisfaction on Protective Gaming Beliefs and Behaviors" by He, Shan, Lu, & Tong answers, finding motivation and competence predict positive gaming practices. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Schmälzle, Wu, Lim, & Bente's "Inter-Subject Correlations of Pupillary Audience Responses: Decoding Visual Attention and Predicting Memory in a VR Media Setting" used pupil tracking to capture viewers' attention when watching TV, & associations with recall.

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

JMP is excited for you to get your eyes on vol. 38, issue 3! Seven articles advance media psychology through explorations of perceptions of belongingness, texting social support, trust in news media, memory in VR, and more! Take a look now!

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Finally in 38(2), our annual thank you to the many of you who make JMP possible: From our editorial board to ad hoc reviewer to 2025's standout reviewers, JMP is only possibly due to the collaboration and community of its readers. Thanks to you all! econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/epdf/10....

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Supporting JMP in 2025: Authors, Editors, and Reviewers

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

As a critical-but underpublished-tool for science, we're pleased to share Yao, Ellithorpe, Ewoldsen, & Holt's replication of Ellithorpe et al. (2018), considering how consumption of supernatural media can reduce intergroup prejudice. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Supernatural Enemies Affect Outgroup Attitudes Through Strength of Human Identity?A Conceptual Replication of Ellithorpe et al. (2018)

Supernatural Enemies Affect Outgroup Attitudes Through Strength of Human Identity? A Conceptual Replication of Ellithorpe et al. (2018)

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Spence, Martellozzo, and & DeMarco find that different forms of coping strategies have differing impacts among platform content moderators: "Content Moderator Coping Strategies: Associations With Psychological Distress, Secondary Trauma, and Well-Being." econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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"Content Moderator Coping Strategies: Associations With Psychological Distress, Secondary Trauma, and Well-Being

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

"Seeking Support Online: How Anonymity, Visibility, and Relationship Closeness Shape Support-Seeking Messages," by Buehler & High examines how channel affordances (anonymity and visibility) combine with relationship closeness to shape social support seeking econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Seeking Support Online: How Anonymity, Visibility, and Relationship Closeness Shape Support-Seeking Messages

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Frampton, Coduto, & Rowlett's "Choice of Communication Channel for Dyadic Relationship Dissolution Processes in Abusive and Non-Abusive Relationships" explores how channel affordances and relational situations affect channel choice for romantic breakups. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Choice of Communication Channel for Dyadic Relationship Dissolution Processes in Abusive and Non-Abusive Relationships

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Jones and Rozenman's "Social Anxiety, Perceptions of Social Support, and Behavior in Anticipation of Online Peer Interaction" contrasts the social compensation/enhancement hypotheses, revealing posting social activities reduces anxiety and elicits support. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Social Anxiety, Perceptions of Social Support, and Behavior in Anticipation of Online Peer Interaction

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Finally in 38(2), our annual thank you to the many of you who make JMP possible: From our editorial board to ad hoc reviewer, submitters, and some of 2025's standout reviewers, JMP is only possibly due to the collaboration and community of its readers. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/epdf/10....

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Thanks to Reviewers and Distinguished Reviewers of 2025

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"Exposure to Sexually Explicit Internet Material in Adolescence and Unwanted Sexual Behavior in Emerging Adulthood," by Laporte and colleagues, explores adolescents' use of sexually explicit internet material and later engagement in unwanted sexual behaviors. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Exposure to Sexually Explicit Internet Material in Adolescence and Unwanted Sexual Behavior in Emerging Adulthood

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Let's talk about Vol 38 Issue 2 of JMP! Topics in this issue range from abusive and sexually explicit materials in online interactions, seeking social support, and an interesting replication about what it means to be human. econtent.hogrefe.com/toc/zmp/38/2

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Journal of Media Psychology: Vol 38, No 2

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

"Mood Enhancement, Self-Transcendence, and Prosociality," by Danyang Zhao and Arthur A. Raney, explores media selection after inducement of elevation (vs. nontranscendent) positive affect. Findings provide insights into media preferences and helping processes. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Teunissen, Decorte, and Cuykx's article, "The Food Media Content Gratifications Scale Conceptualization, Development, and Validation," established a new means for scholars to operationalize the gratification sought and obtained from food-related media content. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Martin-Pieter Jansen and Iris van Ooijen's "For Your Eyes Only?" cleverly uses eye tracking to explore how disclosure of a social medium's disclosure of an ad's personalization impacts processing of that advertisement, mediated by visual attention. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

"Eating Point-of-View in ASMR Videos Alters Motivational Outcomes," led by now-associate editor Rachel Bailey, tested the effects on enjoyment from watching videos in either first-person (vs. third-person) views of eating either high (vs. low) energy-dense food. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Jaïs Adam-Troïan's article, "The Fitness-Validation Model of Propagandist Persuasion and the 5Ds of Propaganda" articulates a model of propaganda based on the match between characteristics of the message and the recipient. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Volume 38 of JMP started off strong, containing reports of one theoretical article and four research articles. Topics cover eye-tracking attention, theorizing propaganda, mood enhancement, ASMR videos, and a new measure of food media content gratification. econtent.hogrefe.com/toc/zmp/38/1

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Journal of Media Psychology: Vol 38, No 1

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We've been a little behind on sharing the great work that's been in the pages of Journal of Media Psychology. For those of you not following along with each new issue published at www.hogrefe.com/us/journal/j... , let me review. No, wait...there is too much. Let me sum up.

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The JMP office will be closed for 2 weeks so we can see you at #ICA26. Submissions are still open; but processing of new and revised manuscripts will be delayed. But come find us in Cape Town!

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

JMP is excited to see many of our authors, reviewers, and editorial board in #CapeTown for #ICA26! As you work through your review comments and start to look for a journal home for your great media psychology scholarship , check out JMP's call for submissions: www.hogrefe.com/us/journal/j...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

New year, who 'dis? Celebrate 2026 with the first issue of Vol. 38 of Journal of Media Psychology! Newly-published articles explore #ASMR videos, eye-tracking in microtargeting, measurement of food content gratification, and #MoodEnhancement via media. econtent.hogrefe.com/toc/zmp/38/1

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Freya Sukalla 1/2: Finally, Dr. Sukalla is a dual-threat, bringing both qualitative and quantitative insights into the review process. Her own research on entertainment and engagement is so thoughtful; and she brings the same to bear when reviewing.

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

The JMP Home office will be closed from 24 Dec - 1 Jan (inclusive). Submissions are *always* welcomed at JMP; but during this time they may not be processed as quickly as usual. We'll work to get through our backlog in the new year, and get manuscripts processed quickly as possible.

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Gayle Stever Dr. Stever's research explores parasocial interaction, and continues to be timely and at the forefront of this increasingly-addressed phenomena. Her reviews have been essential to so many submissions, providing thoughtful insights & suggestions!

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Christine Meltzer Dr. Meltzer's work into representation in media (of politics, women, refugees, etc.) is timely and thoughtful. That keen scholarly brings important insights into how messages are structured & influence when reviewing for JMP.

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Ulrike Schwertberger Dr. Schwertberger regualrly demonstrates her astute and scholarly view and support of manuscripts. Providing astute insights thanks to her own work in linguistics and activism & hate speech, we're grateful for her expertise. Thank you!

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Melanie C. Green Dr. Green 's is a paragon of media psychology; and as such we at JMP are always honored to have her insights as a reviewer. She always provides insightful theoretical and methodological reflections on works, being a critical-yet-collegial reviewer.

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Rebecca Frazer Dr. Frazer's work looks at narratives: How people process stories. But her reviews go so far beyond the narrative of a manuscript, carefully considering the theoretical and empirical underpinnings and contributions. From JMP, thank you!

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Morgan Ellithorpe Dr. Ellithorpe's own excellent scholarship into the use and effects of media technologies on/for social support and problematic effects is recognized global. As a reviewer, she offers deep and nuanced insights into submissions. Thank you!

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Tobias Dienlin Dr. Dienlin has one of the most amazingly deep understandings of statistical analyses and reporting on JMP's impressive roster of reviewers. Combine that with his own stellar work on privacy and well-being, and his excellent reviews are unsurprising.

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Kevin Koban With deep probes into the theoretical mechanisms underlying many media psychology phenomena--especially in HMC and algorithmic curation--Dr. Koban's the reviewer you want considering your piece: Thoughtful, astute, and precise comments. Thank you!

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Elizabeth Cohen Dr. Cohen was an indispensable reviewer this year. Parasocial communication and studies of fandom have been increasingly focal in JMP submissions; and at the forefront of both of these areas, her reviews have been indispensable. Thank you!

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Johanna Börsting Dr. Börsting was one of the backbones of JMP reviewing in 2025. Her expertise in privacy and privacy management online was essential to so many submissions. Thank you for being such an asset and contributor to JMP--especially in 2025!

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Distinguished Reviewer of 2025 - Nicola Döring Dr. Döring provided so many high-quality reviews this past year. A powerhouse in media psychology, Dr. Döring studies gender & sexuality and health & well-being, particularly within digital and mobile technologies. Thank you for being such an asset!

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Each year, JMP relies on hundreds of reviewers to share of their time and expertise to facilitate the peer review process. At the end the year, JMP editors review the years' reviewers and vote on Distinguished Reviewers, based on the rigor, timeliness , and collegial nature of the reviews provided.

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, so too does our new Editor's (@CalebTCarrPhD) first quarter. Here are the metrics for submissions and average timelines for JMP in Q4 2025. Numbers are still looking good; and we continue to want to see *your* great work at JMP in 2026 and beyond!

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Volume 37, Issue 6 is now out! Included in our latest is a special section including articles from the 2025 Moral Media Conference. Articles address ChatGPT-generated stories, smoking campaign messaging, and language driving USA tensions toward China. econtent.hogrefe.com/toc/zmp/37/6

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Now that your #ICA26 submissions are in, what do you do with them? JMP is always looking for submissions that advance our understanding of "how human beings select, use, and experience various media..and...can affect their cognitions, emotions, and behaviors." www.hogrefe.com/us/journal/j...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Meet our new Editorial Assistant, Ellanore Foltz! Ellanore is a second-year graduate student in the school of communication master’s program at Illinois State U, and they started working as JMP's editorial assistant in September. Submitters will encounter Ellanore for intial manuscript processing.

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

An enthusiastic welcome to JMP's newest Associate Editor, Dr. Rachel Bailey! The James E. Kirk Professor of Communication at Florida State University, Dr. Bailey's research is "rooted in biological and evolutionary perspectives," typically focusing on media in the health context.

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

One of JMP's Associate Editors, Dr. @bradleyjbond.bsky.social, was recently interviewed about his work in parasocial mediated relationships for a new article in The Atlantic. Check it out via the link below! www.theatlantic.com/family/2025/...

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

We're back, baby! After an editorial handoff, JMP is now back at full strength; and eager for *YOUR* submission. We'll be posting more shortly; but in the meantime, our great appreciation to Nick Bowman for situating JMP so wonderfully during his tenure.

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Journal of Media Psychology @jmp-hogrefe.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

From Monday 21 July to Friday 16 August, Journal of Media Psychology will be taking our annual Summer Pause while we shift towards the upcoming academic year, as well as transition the journal's editorship from @bowmanspartan.bsky.social to @calebtcarrphd.bsky.social.

Each year, JMP take a brief Summer Pause to prepare for the upcoming academic year, which mostly coincides across editors, reviewers, and authors. While Authors are welcome to submit manuscripts during this time, please know that processing of that work will be somewhat delayed as we shift our editorial offices from Syracuse University (and outgoing editor, Dr. Nick Bowman) to Illinois State University (and incoming editor, Dr. Caleb Carr). If you have immediate questions, our Syracuse-based team can field those at jmp@syr.edu.

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