Hartford Courant: Psychologist discusses popularity of Harry Potter series

An article in the Hartford Courant about the number of research studies that have been spurred by the Harry Potter series of books and movies quotes Shira Gabriel, associate professor of psychology, who used the books to explore how closely people identify with fictional narratives. "Studies have shown that narratives are something that people turn to when they're lonely," she said. The article also appeared outlets that include the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times.