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Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster

@tukachinskyforster.bsky.social
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Associate Professor, Chapman University Incoming Editor-in-Chief, Psychology of Popular Media

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Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster @tukachinskyforster.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Jonathan Cohen is my advisor, mentor, father figure. I speak about him in present tense because he will never stop being these things for me. I learned from him so much more than doing communication research. His impact on my life cannot be overstated. I am so grateful to have had him in my life.
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Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster @tukachinskyforster.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Ariana Grande’s decision “to step back from visibility” has prompted some interesting questions about celebrity, fandom, and boundaries. The media coverage prompted this: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/reel...
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Why Some Fans Cross Celebrities' Boundaries
Fans make celebrities famous—but how much access does that fame entitle them to? What causes fans to cross a celebrity’s boundaries, and what are the consequences?
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Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster @tukachinskyforster.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
I’m excited to share a new special issue of Psychology of Popular Media focused on ethnic/racial stereotypes. Submit pre-registered reports! Study will be conducted after in-principle acceptance. Deadline: 4.24.26 Call: www.apa.org/pubs/journal... Looking forward to your proposals. Spread the word!
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Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster @tukachinskyforster.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I am looking forward to working together with the outstanding team of associate editors and editorial board members and to seeing your submissions.
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Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster @tukachinskyforster.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I’m excited to begin my role as the incoming Editor-in-Chief of Psychology of Popular Media. A big shoutout to the outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Karen Shackleford, a wonderful mentor, colleague, and role model who grew this journal for the past six years.
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