Hungry for some theory? Read this piece presenting an integrated model for the costs and benefits of digital media technology, from TV to phones.

Kushlev, K. (2018). Media technology and well-being: A complementarity-interference model. In E. Diener, S. Oishi, & L. Tay (Eds.), Handbook of well-being. Salt Lake City, UT: DEF Publishers.DOI:nobascholar.com Download/Theoretical Model

In the era of mobile connectedness, good old face-to-face interactions might still be the best way to feel good; digitally mediated interactions interfere with these mood benefits.

Kushlev, K., & Heintzelman, S. J. (in press). Put the phone down: Testing a complement–interfere model of computer-mediated communication in the context of face-to-face interactions. Social Psychological and Personality Science. Download/Materials/Data

Smartphones undermine enjoyment during shared meals (in press at JESP)

Dwyer, R., Kushlev, K., Dunn, E. W. (in press). Smartphone use undermines enjoyment of face-to-face interactions. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. Download/Preregistration/Materials/Data