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- - - Our research primarily focuses on examining the relationship between interactive media technologies and development, particularly on young people’s physical, mental, and social health.
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- - - Our initiatives are designed to advance our vision of an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.
  - - Inspired Internet Pledge
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- - - We translate research into resources designed to further our mission of promoting positive and healthy digital media experiences for young people.
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About
- - - We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

Cultivating Citizenship Through Digital Connections at SXSW 2024

Michael Preston, moderator

The Joan Ganz Cooney Center on YouTube

Mar 14, 2024

Dr. Michael Rich, director of the Digital Wellness Lab, takes part in a panel at SXSW on developing prosocial behaviors in digital interactions.

We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

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