Jolien Trekels
@jolientrekels.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Media Literacy @univie.ac.at ; previously postdoc @DSNLab @UNCPsych 🧠🔗 | research: adolescent development and well-being in a digitalized society 📱✨ | she/her | #AcademicMom
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Jolien Trekels
@jolientrekels.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Yay to personal goals! 🎉 I’ve always wanted to contribute to the integration of #mediapsychology & #brain science. 📱🧠
Our study shows #neural sensitivity to peer rejection moderates the link between social media experiences & adolescent depression.
Read it here (OA): shorturl.at/QslYc ✨
Our study shows #neural sensitivity to peer rejection moderates the link between social media experiences & adolescent depression.
Read it here (OA): shorturl.at/QslYc ✨
Very excited that the theoretical framework I developed with @evatelzer.bsky.social was published in Journal of Communication! Looking forward to the next steps in translating this model into research! 🤩
Pub Alert! Introducing new JoC publication: “The Swiss cheese model of social cues: a theoretical perspective on the role of social context in shaping social media’s effect on adolescent well-being”, by @evatelzer.bsky.social and @jolientrekels.bsky.social
Read here: doi.org/10.1093/joc/...
Read here: doi.org/10.1093/joc/...
July 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Very excited that the theoretical framework I developed with @evatelzer.bsky.social was published in Journal of Communication! Looking forward to the next steps in translating this model into research! 🤩
Had an amazing time at the closing symposium of the YouthMediaLife research platform @univie.ac.at! I gave a keynote on the importance of social context in adolescents’ digital media use and how we can leverage peer dynamics in fostering more resilient digital engagement!
July 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Had an amazing time at the closing symposium of the YouthMediaLife research platform @univie.ac.at! I gave a keynote on the importance of social context in adolescents’ digital media use and how we can leverage peer dynamics in fostering more resilient digital engagement!
And #ica25 is officially off! First time representing @univie.ac.at 🤩 with three presentations focusing on social context and peer dynamics in adolescent social media use!
June 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
And #ica25 is officially off! First time representing @univie.ac.at 🤩 with three presentations focusing on social context and peer dynamics in adolescent social media use!
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After 3 years in the making, our Registered Report is out in @nathumbehav.nature.com!
We analyse nationally representative UK data from 3,340 adolescents (aged 11–19) to examine how social media use differs between those with and without mental health conditions. 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We analyse nationally representative UK data from 3,340 adolescents (aged 11–19) to examine how social media use differs between those with and without mental health conditions. 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Social media use in adolescents with and without mental health conditions - Nature Human Behaviour
Using a nationally representative UK sample of adolescents with clinical-level mental health symptoms, this Registered Report examined differences in social media use. The results suggest that adolesc...
www.nature.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
After 3 years in the making, our Registered Report is out in @nathumbehav.nature.com!
We analyse nationally representative UK data from 3,340 adolescents (aged 11–19) to examine how social media use differs between those with and without mental health conditions. 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We analyse nationally representative UK data from 3,340 adolescents (aged 11–19) to examine how social media use differs between those with and without mental health conditions. 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Our university @vubrussel.bsky.social is opening 12 postdoc positions and a help desk aimed at welcoming American researchers looking for a free environment to pursue their research...
press.vub.ac.be/vub-opens-it...
press.vub.ac.be/vub-opens-it...
VUB opens its doors to censored American researchers
University allocates funding and contact point for U.S. scholars looking to relocate to Brussels
press.vub.ac.be
March 18, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Our university @vubrussel.bsky.social is opening 12 postdoc positions and a help desk aimed at welcoming American researchers looking for a free environment to pursue their research...
press.vub.ac.be/vub-opens-it...
press.vub.ac.be/vub-opens-it...
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Deadline is Sunday!
I'm hiring! I'm looking for 1️⃣ pre-doc and 2️⃣ post-docs.
If you're fascinated by media effects, quantitative methods, and open science, please consider applying 🙂
International applications welcome!
Application Pre-doc: jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancie...
Application Post-doc: jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancie...
If you're fascinated by media effects, quantitative methods, and open science, please consider applying 🙂
International applications welcome!
Application Pre-doc: jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancie...
Application Post-doc: jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancie...
March 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Deadline is Sunday!
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How do different digital media activities impact youth's affective well-being, and how does this vary across developmental stages?
Mayen, S., Reinhardt, A., & Wilhelm, C. examined this in an ESM study among Austrian youth 🇦🇹.
🔓 Open access: doi.org/10.1080/1748...
Mayen, S., Reinhardt, A., & Wilhelm, C. examined this in an ESM study among Austrian youth 🇦🇹.
🔓 Open access: doi.org/10.1080/1748...
February 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
How do different digital media activities impact youth's affective well-being, and how does this vary across developmental stages?
Mayen, S., Reinhardt, A., & Wilhelm, C. examined this in an ESM study among Austrian youth 🇦🇹.
🔓 Open access: doi.org/10.1080/1748...
Mayen, S., Reinhardt, A., & Wilhelm, C. examined this in an ESM study among Austrian youth 🇦🇹.
🔓 Open access: doi.org/10.1080/1748...
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Hey - please help save jobs and lives!
Anyone who works at a university, who works on medical research, or could benefit from medical research is at risk!
Please tell them to click the link below. Takes 2 seconds, literally.
click.info.apa.org?qs=09c745fe0...
Anyone who works at a university, who works on medical research, or could benefit from medical research is at risk!
Please tell them to click the link below. Takes 2 seconds, literally.
click.info.apa.org?qs=09c745fe0...
Tell Congress to Stop NIH Cuts
Please take 2 minutes today to ask Congress to take steps to stop funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The administration's proposed cuts to federal research funding, particul...
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February 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Hey - please help save jobs and lives!
Anyone who works at a university, who works on medical research, or could benefit from medical research is at risk!
Please tell them to click the link below. Takes 2 seconds, literally.
click.info.apa.org?qs=09c745fe0...
Anyone who works at a university, who works on medical research, or could benefit from medical research is at risk!
Please tell them to click the link below. Takes 2 seconds, literally.
click.info.apa.org?qs=09c745fe0...
Had a fantastic time at #etmaal2025, representing U of Vienna for the first time! Excited to share my latest research on the role of social context in adolescent digital media use. Looking forward to continuing this work at @univie.ac.at! Thanks @kathrinkarsay.bsky.social for the 📷!
February 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Had a fantastic time at #etmaal2025, representing U of Vienna for the first time! Excited to share my latest research on the role of social context in adolescent digital media use. Looking forward to continuing this work at @univie.ac.at! Thanks @kathrinkarsay.bsky.social for the 📷!
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The first day of the #Etmaal2025 conference is a wrap. We started our day with a workshop on stakeholder engagement. Thank you all for the engaging discussions. We would also like to thank our guest speakers for sharing their experiences :)
February 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The first day of the #Etmaal2025 conference is a wrap. We started our day with a workshop on stakeholder engagement. Thank you all for the engaging discussions. We would also like to thank our guest speakers for sharing their experiences :)
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Hi fellow Bluesky-ers, this is the place to be! Bluesky will be our platform of choice for all #Etmaal2025 updates. Be part of the Etmaal Bluesky community during the conference by using our hashtag #Etmaal2025!
February 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Hi fellow Bluesky-ers, this is the place to be! Bluesky will be our platform of choice for all #Etmaal2025 updates. Be part of the Etmaal Bluesky community during the conference by using our hashtag #Etmaal2025!
Exciting news! 🎉 In a few days, I’ll be joining the @univie.ac.at as an Assistant Professor of Media Literacy! I’m excited to continue researching how social context shapes #digital media effects on #adolescent well-being and how we can foster positive #development. See small 🧵 below
January 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Exciting news! 🎉 In a few days, I’ll be joining the @univie.ac.at as an Assistant Professor of Media Literacy! I’m excited to continue researching how social context shapes #digital media effects on #adolescent well-being and how we can foster positive #development. See small 🧵 below
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We recently launched our bluesky account @nefcamediapsych.bsky.social
⚛️In the coming days, we will share some updates during the #Etmaal2025 conference, the latest research in media psychology, and behind-the-scenes footage of our workshop on stakeholder engagement!
⚛️In the coming days, we will share some updates during the #Etmaal2025 conference, the latest research in media psychology, and behind-the-scenes footage of our workshop on stakeholder engagement!
January 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We recently launched our bluesky account @nefcamediapsych.bsky.social
⚛️In the coming days, we will share some updates during the #Etmaal2025 conference, the latest research in media psychology, and behind-the-scenes footage of our workshop on stakeholder engagement!
⚛️In the coming days, we will share some updates during the #Etmaal2025 conference, the latest research in media psychology, and behind-the-scenes footage of our workshop on stakeholder engagement!
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Big if correct: Meta makes users automatically follow Trump, Vance etc on FB and blocks #democrat #january6 and more as search terms on Insta.
Uncertainty about scope of this and if also applicable outside 🇺🇸
techissuestoday.com/meta-auto-fo...
Uncertainty about scope of this and if also applicable outside 🇺🇸
techissuestoday.com/meta-auto-fo...
Meta under fire for auto-following Trump & Vance, Blocking Democrat hashtags
Users are outraged as Meta automatically made them follow Trump and Vance on Facebook and blocked #Democrat hashtags on Instagram.
techissuestoday.com
January 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Big if correct: Meta makes users automatically follow Trump, Vance etc on FB and blocks #democrat #january6 and more as search terms on Insta.
Uncertainty about scope of this and if also applicable outside 🇺🇸
techissuestoday.com/meta-auto-fo...
Uncertainty about scope of this and if also applicable outside 🇺🇸
techissuestoday.com/meta-auto-fo...
👋 Excited for #Etmaal2025?
Join #MediaPsychology and CAM for a workshop on stakeholder engagement in media and well-being research.
💡 Hear from Esther Rozendaal, @dougaparry.bsky.social, Marijn Martens, and @adrianmeier.bsky.social as they share their insights @etmaal2025.bsky.social!
Join #MediaPsychology and CAM for a workshop on stakeholder engagement in media and well-being research.
💡 Hear from Esther Rozendaal, @dougaparry.bsky.social, Marijn Martens, and @adrianmeier.bsky.social as they share their insights @etmaal2025.bsky.social!
January 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
👋 Excited for #Etmaal2025?
Join #MediaPsychology and CAM for a workshop on stakeholder engagement in media and well-being research.
💡 Hear from Esther Rozendaal, @dougaparry.bsky.social, Marijn Martens, and @adrianmeier.bsky.social as they share their insights @etmaal2025.bsky.social!
Join #MediaPsychology and CAM for a workshop on stakeholder engagement in media and well-being research.
💡 Hear from Esther Rozendaal, @dougaparry.bsky.social, Marijn Martens, and @adrianmeier.bsky.social as they share their insights @etmaal2025.bsky.social!
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Still very much thinking in hashtags (like me) and looking for #ica25? I created a feed for you to follow! #commsky
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
January 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Still very much thinking in hashtags (like me) and looking for #ica25? I created a feed for you to follow! #commsky
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Notifications for the 75th Annual ICA Conference are now being sent out via email! Be sure to check your spam folder too. You can also check your results by logging into the ScholarOne website and clicking the Messages tab in the upper right-hand corner. https://buff.ly/3PD4pIE
January 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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This is growing fast! An easy way to make sure you are following youth and media’ers. Let me know if you should be added!
go.bsky.app/Gio6kTq
go.bsky.app/Gio6kTq
November 23, 2024 at 5:02 AM
This is growing fast! An easy way to make sure you are following youth and media’ers. Let me know if you should be added!
go.bsky.app/Gio6kTq
go.bsky.app/Gio6kTq
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Nice article in Nature about what the research says about Meta's decision to stop their fact-checking program. My 2 cents;
“Studies provide very consistent evidence that fact-checking does at least partially reduce misperceptions about false claims.”
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
“Studies provide very consistent evidence that fact-checking does at least partially reduce misperceptions about false claims.”
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Facebook to ditch fact-checking: what do researchers think?
Meta’s planned shift away from third party fact-checking in favour of a crowdsourced approach has perplexed those who study the spread of misinformation.
www.nature.com
January 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Nice article in Nature about what the research says about Meta's decision to stop their fact-checking program. My 2 cents;
“Studies provide very consistent evidence that fact-checking does at least partially reduce misperceptions about false claims.”
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
“Studies provide very consistent evidence that fact-checking does at least partially reduce misperceptions about false claims.”
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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A few facts and thoughts on fact-checking 🧵
• Fact-checking is NOT in opposition to free speech and debates. It is a significant contribution to public discourse.
• Fact-checking works. Research shows how fact-checking can affect public perceptions and contribute to corrective mechanisms. [1/4]
• Fact-checking is NOT in opposition to free speech and debates. It is a significant contribution to public discourse.
• Fact-checking works. Research shows how fact-checking can affect public perceptions and contribute to corrective mechanisms. [1/4]
January 8, 2025 at 6:32 AM
A few facts and thoughts on fact-checking 🧵
• Fact-checking is NOT in opposition to free speech and debates. It is a significant contribution to public discourse.
• Fact-checking works. Research shows how fact-checking can affect public perceptions and contribute to corrective mechanisms. [1/4]
• Fact-checking is NOT in opposition to free speech and debates. It is a significant contribution to public discourse.
• Fact-checking works. Research shows how fact-checking can affect public perceptions and contribute to corrective mechanisms. [1/4]
In the new and impressive Children and Screens handbook, I co-authored a chapter on the highly timely topic of digital cruelty and how it might relate to adolescent self-esteem! Go check it out 👉 link.springer.com/content/pdf/...
link.springer.com
December 16, 2024 at 8:26 PM
In the new and impressive Children and Screens handbook, I co-authored a chapter on the highly timely topic of digital cruelty and how it might relate to adolescent self-esteem! Go check it out 👉 link.springer.com/content/pdf/...
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In light of Australia’s social media ban, here a brief reminder why bans do not address the core issues they are meant to solve, w @margaritap.bsky.social.
eiko-fried.com/social-media...
eiko-fried.com/social-media...
Social media bans don't address youth mental health problems » Eiko Fried
I co-wrote this piece with the fantastic Margarita Panayiotou, Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester who’s work focuses on psychometrics, measurement, social media & adolescent mental health...
eiko-fried.com
November 29, 2024 at 8:20 AM
In light of Australia’s social media ban, here a brief reminder why bans do not address the core issues they are meant to solve, w @margaritap.bsky.social.
eiko-fried.com/social-media...
eiko-fried.com/social-media...
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Are you teaching digital/media literacy? Bookmark our free Digital Literacy Game Library. It's a curated list of educational games to test your ability to identify deepfakes, spot disinformation & develop general digital literacy skills. #medialiteracy deepfakestracker.org/digital-lite...
Digital Literacy Games – deepfakestracker.org
Digital Literacy Games – A curated list of educational games to test your ability to identify deepfakes and develop digital literacy skills. Creating Disinformation Games Cat Park Players are challen...
deepfakestracker.org
November 23, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Are you teaching digital/media literacy? Bookmark our free Digital Literacy Game Library. It's a curated list of educational games to test your ability to identify deepfakes, spot disinformation & develop general digital literacy skills. #medialiteracy deepfakestracker.org/digital-lite...
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Banning social media ≠ solving youth mental health issues. It's time for better, evidence-based policies rather than scapegoating social media. Teens need digital skills to thrive.
Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/social...
Drawing on work with Craig Sewall and @peteetchells.bsky.social's call.
Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/social...
Drawing on work with Craig Sewall and @peteetchells.bsky.social's call.
Social Media Bans Won’t Solve Youth Mental Health Issues
Australia recently announced plans to ban young people from social media due to concerns about platforms like Instagram and TikTok harming their physical and mental health. This move follows similar a...
www.linkedin.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Banning social media ≠ solving youth mental health issues. It's time for better, evidence-based policies rather than scapegoating social media. Teens need digital skills to thrive.
Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/social...
Drawing on work with Craig Sewall and @peteetchells.bsky.social's call.
Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/social...
Drawing on work with Craig Sewall and @peteetchells.bsky.social's call.
Yay to personal goals! 🎉 I’ve always wanted to contribute to the integration of #mediapsychology & #brain science. 📱🧠
Our study shows #neural sensitivity to peer rejection moderates the link between social media experiences & adolescent depression.
Read it here (OA): shorturl.at/QslYc ✨
Our study shows #neural sensitivity to peer rejection moderates the link between social media experiences & adolescent depression.
Read it here (OA): shorturl.at/QslYc ✨
November 20, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Yay to personal goals! 🎉 I’ve always wanted to contribute to the integration of #mediapsychology & #brain science. 📱🧠
Our study shows #neural sensitivity to peer rejection moderates the link between social media experiences & adolescent depression.
Read it here (OA): shorturl.at/QslYc ✨
Our study shows #neural sensitivity to peer rejection moderates the link between social media experiences & adolescent depression.
Read it here (OA): shorturl.at/QslYc ✨