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Get to Know the ACHC!

Did you know that our department is home to the Amsterdam Center for Health Communication (ACHC)?

ACHC has the mission to empower individuals, support health professionals, and guide policy makers by advancing the use of communication and media to improve public health and well-being.

💡 ACHC brings together experts in health communication, persuasive communication, health psychology, and behavioral science to:

Disseminate evidence-based communication strategies that promote healthy behavior and wellbeing;

Support effective implementation of health interventions and scientific findings in healthcare settings and policy, focusing on less well-represented people;

Foster collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policy makers.

📅 Twice a year, the ACHC organizes symposia on topics in health communication, which are great opportunities to network, learn, and stay connected with the field. Welcome to join!

🌐 Want to learn more? Visit the ACHC website: www.healthcommunication.nl

📲 And don’t forget to follow the ACHC LinkedIn page Amsterdam Center for Health Communication: Company Page Admin | LinkedIn for weekly updates on research, events and teaching.

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''A Systematic Review on Social Media Data Donation''

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''A Systematic Review on Social Media Data Donation''

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This systematic review analyzes 31 peer-reviewed articles published between 2019 and 2024 to examine the factors influencing individuals’ willingness to donate their social media data for research purposes. The review concludes with a set of best practices aimed at guiding future research and the design of more ethical and user-centred data donation initiatives to overcome common barriers such as privacy concerns, lack of control, and process complexity.

Suggestion: r.n.tanribilir@uva.nl

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Data donation, a research approach in which users voluntarily contribute their personal digital data, addresses challenges associated with traditional self-reporting and digital trace methods by enabling researchers to collect comprehensive, objective, and ethically-sourced usage information across multiple platforms. However, this promising method remains underutilized due to low willingness to participate in data donation studies. In this systematic review of 31 articles published between 2019 and 2024, we identify key factors affecting participants' willingness to donate, including concerns related to data sensitivity, privacy, autonomy and control, complexity of the donation process, and individual characteristics. To overcome these barriers, we propose a set of best practices for future research. We recommend maximizing participant privacy through robust frameworks, enhancing transparency and user-friendliness of data donation processes, empowering participants by increasing autonomy and control over their data, and proactively addressing potential selection biases. These recommendations provide practical guidance for researchers seeking to effectively leverage data donation methods in the future.

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A Systematic Review on Willingness to Donate Social Media Data: Best Practices for Research

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Data donation, a research approach in which users voluntarily contribute their personal digital data, addresses challenges associated with traditional self-reporting and digital trace methods by enabling researchers to collect comprehensive, objective, and ethically-sourced usage information across multiple platforms. However, this promising method remains underutilized due to low willingness to participate in data donation studies.

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''This chapter summarizes recent findings from content analyses examining how gender and sexuality are represented in entertainment screen media that are both popular among and specifically created for youth audiences''

suggested by: r.n.tanribilir@uva.nl

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Representations of Gender and Sexuality in Youth Media

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One consistent source of socialization of gender and sexuality for youth is entertainment screen media. This chapter summarizes recent conclusions from content analyses on the representation of gender and sexuality in entertainment screen media popular among and…

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ASCoR Researchers Zeph van Berlo and Hilde Voorveld Awarded Best Article for MADE Framework on Generative AI

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ASCoR Researchers Zeph van Berlo and Hilde Voorveld Awarded Best Article for MADE Framework on Generative AI

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At the annual conference of the American Academy of Advertising, the article "The MADE framework: Best Practices for Creating Effective Experimental Stimuli Using Generative AI " has received the Journal of Advertising Best Article of the Year Award.

The article, authored by ASCoR researchers Zeph van Berlo and Hilde Voorveld, together with Colin Campbell; (University of San Diego), introduces the MADE (Mapping, Assembling, Demonstrating, Executing) framework, a comprehensive set of best practices for the ethical and effective use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in creating experimental stimuli for communication research.

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The MADE Framework: Best Practices for Creating Effective Experimental Stimuli Using Generative AI

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This paper introduces the MADE (Mapping, Assembling, Demonstrating, Executing) framework, a comprehensive set of best practices for the ethical and effective use of generative artificial intelligen…

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Arnold Barban Most Impactful Article Award

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Arnold Barban Most Impactful Article Award

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The 2018 article from the Journal of Advertising, entitled, "Engagement with Social Media Advertising: Differentiating Role and Platform Type" authored by Hilde Voorveld, Guda van Noort, Daan Muntinga and Fred Bronner was selected as this year's winner of the Arnold Barban Most Impactful Article Award.

Article impact is determined based on total citations, as well as the article's advancement of theory and research in the field, impact on practice, and originality of the contribution in the past 5-8 years.

The award was handed out to Hilde Voorveld during the annual conference of the American Academy of Advertising in Pittsburgh last week. Congratulations!

Read the online article

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maybe also check the ASCoR news page? News - ASCoR - University of Amsterdam

and every now and then maybe a SWOCC event? bv 30 jaar SWOCC op 11 juni 30 Jaar SWOCC en de Toekomst van Merkcommunicatie - SWOCC

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Amsterdam School of Communication Research - University of Amsterdam

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News from Youth and Media Entertainment Program Group

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News from Youth and Media Entertainment Program Group

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Prof. Dr. Jochen Peter and Amade M’charek have been appointed to the Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities. Jochen Peter is one of the pioneers in research on youth and digital media.

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Amsterdam School of Communication Research - University of Amsterdam

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Jochen Peter Appointed Scientific Member of the KHMW - ASCoR

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Congrats to Prof. dr. Jochen Peter on joining KHMW, the Netherlands’ oldest learned society since 1752—bridging science and society!

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UvA Center for research on Children, Adolescents, and the Media (CcaM) partners in the SPACETEEN project.

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UvA Center for research on Children, Adolescents, and the Media (CcaM) partners in the SPACETEEN project.

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Overmatig gebruik van sociale media platforms (SMP’s) door jongeren vormt een grootmaatschappelijk probleem. Jongeren willen graag minder tijd online doorbrengen, maar SMP’s zijn zo ontworpen dat dit heel moeilijk is. Ouders, docenten, wetenschappers, politici én jongeren zijn het erover eens: er moet actie ondernomen worden om de controle over onze tijd en aandacht terug te winnen.

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Research highlights or updates

Fun facts or behind-the-scenes moments

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Big or small – everything is welcome!

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YME received a Top Paper Award, ICA 2025, by the Game Studies division.

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YME received a Top Paper Award, ICA 2025, by the Game Studies division.

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Jeroen Lemmens, together with Fay E Clark, Xinhija Lyu and Alex Taylor, received two Top Paper Awards at ICA 2025 for “Time Flies When You’re Having Flow.”

This study explored whether altered time perception can serve as a behavioural indicator of flow during a VR game.

The abstract is provided below. If you’d like to explore further, please see the link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100664

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YME received a Top Paper Award, ICA 2025, by the Mass Communication division.

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YME received a Top Paper Award, ICA 2025, by the Mass Communication division.

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We’re proud to share that “Tracing Knowledge Gaps: Investigating the Influence of Education on News Exposure and Knowledge Using Digital Trace Data” won one of the Best Paper Awards at ICA 2025! The study examined the drivers of knowledge gaps, with a focus on the differences in media selection and information processing across various educational levels. See the link for more information: 10.1177/19401612251335372

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A Top Paper Award ICA 2025 by Children Adolescence and Media!

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A Top Paper Award ICA 2025 by Children Adolescence and Media!

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“Augmented youth: Prevalence and predictors of AR filter use on social media among adolescents”

Authors: Weiqi Tian, Eva A van Reijmersdal, Remmert Daas, Helle Larsen and Jochen Peter

This study examined how adolescents actively and passively use augmented reality (AR) filters on social media, focusing on usage patterns, target audiences, and psychological and social predictors. See more about this research: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2025.108686

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ICA 2025 Top Student Paper Award - Mobile Communication Division!

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ICA 2025 Top Student Paper Award - Mobile Communication Division!

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''What Triggers Co-Present Smartphone Use in Everyday Life?''

Authors: Anisha Arenz (University of Amsterdam, YME Program Group) and Anna Schnauber-Stockmann (University of Mainz)

This award-winning study examines the situational triggers of smartphone use during social interactions, also referred to as co-present smartphone use. The research highlights how environmental cues such as others' phone use and notification frequency drive this behaviour, rather than individual traits like Fear of Missing Out or relatedness needs. See more and abstract: ICA 2025 Top Student Paper Award - Mobile Communication Division

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ICA 2025 Top Student Paper Award - Mobile Communication Division

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Center for Research on Children, Adolescents, and the Media. CCam is part of the Amsterdam School of Communications Research ASCoR, at the University of

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Jessica Piotrowski, Professor of Communication in the Digital Society at ASCoR, has been named a candidate for ICA President in the September 2025 election.

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Jessica Piotrowski, Professor of Communication in the Digital Society at ASCoR, has been named a candidate for ICA President in the September 2025 election.

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A long-time ICA member, she has taken on various roles within the association and focuses her research on youth in the digital age. Her candidacy was announced at the ICA Presidential Address on June 14 in Denver. Looking forward to what lies ahead! See more about this: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amsterdam-school-of-communication-research_ica25-activity-7339909665431937024-Xsgh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAMuu2gB1dBgvZ8wjQWDKaX7Xh2-fm2WNdA

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What a wonderful #ICORIA2025 in Rotterdam it has been! | Hilde Voorveld

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What a wonderful #ICORIA2025 in Rotterdam it has been! ✨ The program group Persuasive Communication (part of Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR) was well represented this year, with colleagues presenting their fascinating research projects, PhD students chairing sessions for the first time, and a lot of inspiring discussions with international peers. Here’s a glimpse of what our PersCom colleagues shared: 🔹 Sweeney Li revealed that over 85% of greenfluencer posts contain greenwashing, highlighting its widespread and largely unchallenged presence in influencer marketing (with Priska Breves, Edith Smit 🟥 & Eva Van Reijmersdal).
🔹 Zeph van Berlo showed that AI-generated advertising reduces brand trust and expected quality due to lower perceived authenticity (with Demy Vos & Priska Breves).
🔹 Lauranna Teunissen presented insights from a TikTok and YouTube data donation to investigate young people's exposure to gambling marketing communications, and highlighted the challenges of doing a social media data donation study (with Priska Breves, Hilde Voorveld, Merel Walraven & Eva Van Reijmersdal).
🔹 Yajing W. conducted a systematic review on the non-material harms of algorithmic persuasion, such as autonomy loss and identity shaping (with Joanna Strycharz, Corine Meppelink & Hilde Voorveld).
🔹 Amida Yusriana presented research on how young Indonesian consumers cope with social media influencer’s K-food Contents (with Carolin Ischen, Lawrence Ang & Edith Smit 🟥).
🔹 Daisy Dong Zhang showed that ads using highly sensitive and multiple types of data increase perceived surveillance, negatively impacting attitudes towards ads, brands, and platforms (with Joanna Strycharz, Sophie Boerman, Theo Araujo & Hilde Voorveld). 🔹 Hilde Voorveld asked how advertising literacy might help consumers navigate synthetic media in today’s AI-driven society (with prof. dr. Guda van Noort, Joanna Strycharz & Minh Hao Nguyen).
🔹 Joanna Strycharz identified that algorithmic ad targeting exploits individual vulnerabilities, raising critical ethical and policy concerns (with Brahim Zarouali).
🔹 Quyang Zhao presented an experience sampling study showing that virtual influencers build parasocial relationships and persuasion effects just as effectively as human influencers (with Priska Breves & Zeph van Berlo).
🔹 Alexander Pfeuffer presented a study on the impact of patient influencers (with Aikaterini Statha). 🎉Awards
🔹 Edith Smit 🟥 won the prestigious lifetime achievement Flemming Hansen Award. 🔹Hilde Voorveld, Corine Meppelink and Sophie Boerman, won an International Journal of Advertising award for the paper ‘Consumers’ persuasion knowledge of algorithms in social media advertising.’ Beyond the hard work we also had lots of fun together, especially at the Gala dinner! ✨A big thanks to the whole organizing team of ICORIA 2025! We are already looking forward to #ICORIA2026 in Barcelona!