Hello!
This is my first post, so I apologize if it all looks/sounds a little funny!
I'm a senior Psychology major interested in researching all forms of children's educational media (e.g., television, apps, books, etc.). Specifically, I'm interested in how already existing media and media created in the lab help children to learn on a cognitive, social, and emotional level, and I'm also interested in using knowledge gained from this research to develop new children's media and improve already existing media down the line as a career. I'm hoping to apply to PhD programs this application cycle, and maybe more next year if this year doesn't work out, with Covid and all.
I've come across several professors that focus on how things like video games or background television negatively impact children. I've also seen some who are interested in how media influences children's eating habits. I'm not particularly interested in these things, though.
I've found a few that seem to fit my interests moderately well, but I'm starting to freak out because I know deadlines for applications for Fall 2021 are fast approaching and I don't feel like I'm anywhere near ready to apply. Does anyone know any professors that have similar interests that I should be considering? And any additional advice would be appreciated as well!
Thanks in advance!
Signed,
A Very Stressed Student ?