Margot Lissens
@margotlissens.bsky.social
PhD candidate @ KU Leuven & University of Vienna, studying political communication and its effects on social media
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Our PhD student @margotlissens.bsky.social returned from a research stay with @desireeschmuck.bsky.social at the @vmci-univie.bsky.social. She worked on an ongoing project and participated in the symposium “How Digital Interventions Affect Political Attitudes and Knowledge among Young Citizens”.
October 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Our PhD student @margotlissens.bsky.social returned from a research stay with @desireeschmuck.bsky.social at the @vmci-univie.bsky.social. She worked on an ongoing project and participated in the symposium “How Digital Interventions Affect Political Attitudes and Knowledge among Young Citizens”.
My first @icahdq.bsky.social conference was without a doubt one to remember! Four papers I worked on were presented at #ICA25:
June 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
My first @icahdq.bsky.social conference was without a doubt one to remember! Four papers I worked on were presented at #ICA25:
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PhD researchers from our lab were recognized with Top Paper Awards at #ICA2025!
🔹 @elienbeelen.bsky.social – Trigger warnings & media effects
🔹 @margotlissens.bsky.social – Gen Z news consumption
🔹 @darianharff.bsky.social – Trust in political influencers
See more: soc.kuleuven.be/smc/news/phd...
🔹 @elienbeelen.bsky.social – Trigger warnings & media effects
🔹 @margotlissens.bsky.social – Gen Z news consumption
🔹 @darianharff.bsky.social – Trust in political influencers
See more: soc.kuleuven.be/smc/news/phd...
June 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
PhD researchers from our lab were recognized with Top Paper Awards at #ICA2025!
🔹 @elienbeelen.bsky.social – Trigger warnings & media effects
🔹 @margotlissens.bsky.social – Gen Z news consumption
🔹 @darianharff.bsky.social – Trust in political influencers
See more: soc.kuleuven.be/smc/news/phd...
🔹 @elienbeelen.bsky.social – Trigger warnings & media effects
🔹 @margotlissens.bsky.social – Gen Z news consumption
🔹 @darianharff.bsky.social – Trust in political influencers
See more: soc.kuleuven.be/smc/news/phd...
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☀️ Thrilled to be at #ICA25 in sunny Denver! Presented our paper on how news drives conspiracy beliefs w/ Peter Van Aelst. Grateful for the great discussion & proud of our YouVoice team – incl. Top Student Paper winners Matthias, @margotlissens.bsky.social, & @babettehermans.bsky.social! #75yearsICA
June 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
☀️ Thrilled to be at #ICA25 in sunny Denver! Presented our paper on how news drives conspiracy beliefs w/ Peter Van Aelst. Grateful for the great discussion & proud of our YouVoice team – incl. Top Student Paper winners Matthias, @margotlissens.bsky.social, & @babettehermans.bsky.social! #75yearsICA
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These are the participants of the #PoliticalCommunicationPreconference25. It was an amazing day, full of interesting insights and great research. Although it's hard to say goodbye to a great day, #ICA25 is now officially starting! Let's enjoy the conference together! ❤️
June 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
These are the participants of the #PoliticalCommunicationPreconference25. It was an amazing day, full of interesting insights and great research. Although it's hard to say goodbye to a great day, #ICA25 is now officially starting! Let's enjoy the conference together! ❤️
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The #ICA2025 is already starting for the Polcomm Division! The Political Communication PhD Preconference started this morning with a talk by Kate Kenski about the ICA. #PolcommPreconference25
June 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The #ICA2025 is already starting for the Polcomm Division! The Political Communication PhD Preconference started this morning with a talk by Kate Kenski about the ICA. #PolcommPreconference25
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The Media Psychology Lab has been awarded the Society Award 2025 by KU Leuven’s Humanities and Social Sciences Group, recognizing our research’s societal impact and public relevance.
We are honored by this recognition and committed to continuing research that bridges media, well-being, and society!
We are honored by this recognition and committed to continuing research that bridges media, well-being, and society!
May 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Media Psychology Lab has been awarded the Society Award 2025 by KU Leuven’s Humanities and Social Sciences Group, recognizing our research’s societal impact and public relevance.
We are honored by this recognition and committed to continuing research that bridges media, well-being, and society!
We are honored by this recognition and committed to continuing research that bridges media, well-being, and society!
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Young Campaign Consumers: How Generation Z Consumes News and Acquires Current Affairs Knowledge
Matthias Van Campenhout
Political Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
Margot Lissens, Babette Hermans
Communication Science, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium #ica25
Matthias Van Campenhout
Political Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
Margot Lissens, Babette Hermans
Communication Science, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium #ica25
April 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Young Campaign Consumers: How Generation Z Consumes News and Acquires Current Affairs Knowledge
Matthias Van Campenhout
Political Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
Margot Lissens, Babette Hermans
Communication Science, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium #ica25
Matthias Van Campenhout
Political Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
Margot Lissens, Babette Hermans
Communication Science, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium #ica25
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Last weekend, our lab participated in KU Leuven Inside, celebrating 600 years of KU Leuven🎉
We presented our research on digital media's effects in a smartphone use expo📱 & our professors @steveneggermont.bsky.social, Kathleen Beullens, & @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social delivered 600-second lectures👩🏫
We presented our research on digital media's effects in a smartphone use expo📱 & our professors @steveneggermont.bsky.social, Kathleen Beullens, & @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social delivered 600-second lectures👩🏫
February 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Last weekend, our lab participated in KU Leuven Inside, celebrating 600 years of KU Leuven🎉
We presented our research on digital media's effects in a smartphone use expo📱 & our professors @steveneggermont.bsky.social, Kathleen Beullens, & @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social delivered 600-second lectures👩🏫
We presented our research on digital media's effects in a smartphone use expo📱 & our professors @steveneggermont.bsky.social, Kathleen Beullens, & @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social delivered 600-second lectures👩🏫
One to remember, #Etmaal2025! Chaired my first session and presented my latest findings on social media content and political learning effects 📱 Proud to have hosted this successful edition with the best colleagues!
February 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
One to remember, #Etmaal2025! Chaired my first session and presented my latest findings on social media content and political learning effects 📱 Proud to have hosted this successful edition with the best colleagues!
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Very much enjoyed presenting my work with @margotlissens.bsky.social and @desireeschmuck.bsky.social in this Political Communication panel at #Etmaal2025!
Do young people learn from political social media content? And does it motivate them to participate? @catowaeterloos.bsky.social just presented her work on this at #Etmaal2025
February 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Very much enjoyed presenting my work with @margotlissens.bsky.social and @desireeschmuck.bsky.social in this Political Communication panel at #Etmaal2025!
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Unpacking the longitudinal links between political influencers and youth's political socialization with @gonzalezanaelle.bsky.social @darianharff.bsky.social @margotlissens.bsky.social @desireeschmuck.bsky.social looking forward to continue the conversation in future research 📱📳 #etmaal2025
February 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Unpacking the longitudinal links between political influencers and youth's political socialization with @gonzalezanaelle.bsky.social @darianharff.bsky.social @margotlissens.bsky.social @desireeschmuck.bsky.social looking forward to continue the conversation in future research 📱📳 #etmaal2025
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Honored to showcase our team's and our affiliated researchers' (@kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social) work at #ICA25 🎓✨ Catch us in sessions with the CAM, @icacat.bsky.social, @ica-hmc.bsky.social, MassComm, and @polcomm.bsky.social crowd 🤝
January 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Honored to showcase our team's and our affiliated researchers' (@kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social) work at #ICA25 🎓✨ Catch us in sessions with the CAM, @icacat.bsky.social, @ica-hmc.bsky.social, MassComm, and @polcomm.bsky.social crowd 🤝
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📢The programme for #Etmaal2025 in Bruges is now live! Explore the sessions and start planning your conference experience: 🔗 etmaal2025.org/programme/.
Also, there are only two weeks left to register for the conference at the regular fee! More details here: etmaal2025.org/registration/
Also, there are only two weeks left to register for the conference at the regular fee! More details here: etmaal2025.org/registration/
Programme
etmaal2025.org
January 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
📢The programme for #Etmaal2025 in Bruges is now live! Explore the sessions and start planning your conference experience: 🔗 etmaal2025.org/programme/.
Also, there are only two weeks left to register for the conference at the regular fee! More details here: etmaal2025.org/registration/
Also, there are only two weeks left to register for the conference at the regular fee! More details here: etmaal2025.org/registration/
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As 2024 wraps up, a big thanks to all of you for the inspiring moments—conferences, collaborations, policy work, and more! Wishing everyone a restful holiday & a vibrant start to 2025! 🎉 Exciting news: our lab name has changed to the Media Psychology Lab, better reflecting our evolving mission.
December 19, 2024 at 2:46 PM
As 2024 wraps up, a big thanks to all of you for the inspiring moments—conferences, collaborations, policy work, and more! Wishing everyone a restful holiday & a vibrant start to 2025! 🎉 Exciting news: our lab name has changed to the Media Psychology Lab, better reflecting our evolving mission.
Closing off 2024 with the best Christmas present, my first publication! 🎉
Darian Harff, Desirée Schmuck, and I investigated if young people accept misinformation claims on the nutritional value of food products made by health content creators on social media.
Here's what we found:
Darian Harff, Desirée Schmuck, and I investigated if young people accept misinformation claims on the nutritional value of food products made by health content creators on social media.
Here's what we found:
December 13, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Closing off 2024 with the best Christmas present, my first publication! 🎉
Darian Harff, Desirée Schmuck, and I investigated if young people accept misinformation claims on the nutritional value of food products made by health content creators on social media.
Here's what we found:
Darian Harff, Desirée Schmuck, and I investigated if young people accept misinformation claims on the nutritional value of food products made by health content creators on social media.
Here's what we found: