Laura
@lauravandenbosch.bsky.social
Professor @ Media Psychology Lab KU Leuven 🧑🎓
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Parasocial has been named the Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year.
@lauravandenbosch.bsky.social was invited to @vrtnws.be Laat to unpack what parasocial interactions really are and why they’ve become so central in our increasingly digital media landscape
📺Watch: www.vrt.be/vrtmax/a-z/v...
@lauravandenbosch.bsky.social was invited to @vrtnws.be Laat to unpack what parasocial interactions really are and why they’ve become so central in our increasingly digital media landscape
📺Watch: www.vrt.be/vrtmax/a-z/v...
November 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Parasocial has been named the Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year.
@lauravandenbosch.bsky.social was invited to @vrtnws.be Laat to unpack what parasocial interactions really are and why they’ve become so central in our increasingly digital media landscape
📺Watch: www.vrt.be/vrtmax/a-z/v...
@lauravandenbosch.bsky.social was invited to @vrtnws.be Laat to unpack what parasocial interactions really are and why they’ve become so central in our increasingly digital media landscape
📺Watch: www.vrt.be/vrtmax/a-z/v...
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🎓Last Monday, @gonzalezanaelle.bsky.social successfully defended her PhD dissertation “Politics Undercover: Understanding the role of social media personalities in adolescents’ development of the political self,” supervised by @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social and funded by @erc.europa.eu👏Congrats!
September 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🎓Last Monday, @gonzalezanaelle.bsky.social successfully defended her PhD dissertation “Politics Undercover: Understanding the role of social media personalities in adolescents’ development of the political self,” supervised by @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social and funded by @erc.europa.eu👏Congrats!
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🎓Congratulations to @jasminarosic.bsky.social for defending her PhD: “Growing up in a digital world: Understanding the perceived positive experiences of digital media use among (disadvantaged) adolescents” supervised by @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social & Bojana Lobe, and funded by @erc.europa.eu.
September 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🎓Congratulations to @jasminarosic.bsky.social for defending her PhD: “Growing up in a digital world: Understanding the perceived positive experiences of digital media use among (disadvantaged) adolescents” supervised by @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social & Bojana Lobe, and funded by @erc.europa.eu.
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In a recent SWAY (Social Sciences for Society) blog, @femkekonings.bsky.social, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social, & Sindy Sumter unpack how mobile dating apps shape young adults’ self-image, relationships, and well-being.
👉 soc.kuleuven.be/sway/verhale...
👉 soc.kuleuven.be/sway/verhale...
Meer dan een swipe: hoe datingapps het zelfbeeld en welzijn van jongeren beïnvloeden | SWAY
Mobiele dating apps zoals Tinder en Bumble zijn niet meer weg te denken uit het liefdesleven van jongvolwassenen. Maar hoe beïnvloeden deze apps de manier waarop jongeren zichzelf presenteren, relatie...
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September 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
In a recent SWAY (Social Sciences for Society) blog, @femkekonings.bsky.social, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social, & Sindy Sumter unpack how mobile dating apps shape young adults’ self-image, relationships, and well-being.
👉 soc.kuleuven.be/sway/verhale...
👉 soc.kuleuven.be/sway/verhale...
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Yesterday, our Lab joined Eetexpert’s Kennisdag on youth body satisfaction. @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social shared new findings on social media and body perception, while @nelejanssens.bsky.social & @laurededecker.bsky.social presented media parenting practices. Thanks, Eetexpert for an inspiring day!
September 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Yesterday, our Lab joined Eetexpert’s Kennisdag on youth body satisfaction. @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social shared new findings on social media and body perception, while @nelejanssens.bsky.social & @laurededecker.bsky.social presented media parenting practices. Thanks, Eetexpert for an inspiring day!
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Two major projects from the Media Psychology Lab are coming to an end: MIMIc Project and #SmokeFree Project. On October 25, we will organize a study day in Leuven to share insights and practical tools from the projects. Join us! Participation is free, but registration is required.
June 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Two major projects from the Media Psychology Lab are coming to an end: MIMIc Project and #SmokeFree Project. On October 25, we will organize a study day in Leuven to share insights and practical tools from the projects. Join us! Participation is free, but registration is required.
Excited to share some conclusions of our research on youth and well-being @gonzalezanaelle.bsky.social @jasminarosic.bsky.social @luca-carbone.bsky.social @gvanhoffelen.bsky.social @mediapsychologylab.bsky.social
The MIMIc project, led by @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social, investigates how ‘malleable ideals’—the constantly shifting portrayals of success & perfection in media—influence teenagers’ well-being, identity, and life aspirations.
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Teenagers’ wellbeing affected by media narratives
Popular media narratives may be distorting teenagers' perception of success, according to research by Laura Vandenbosch. Her project aims to define the impact of 'malleable ideals' in the media on…
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June 23, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Excited to share some conclusions of our research on youth and well-being @gonzalezanaelle.bsky.social @jasminarosic.bsky.social @luca-carbone.bsky.social @gvanhoffelen.bsky.social @mediapsychologylab.bsky.social
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🔓New open access publication alert!
My latest article, "The Values of Fame: Exploring the Visual and Textual Representations of Basic Values in Influencers’ Instagram Content", w/ @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social & I. Akgün is just out in Social Media + Society. (1/8)
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/2056...
My latest article, "The Values of Fame: Exploring the Visual and Textual Representations of Basic Values in Influencers’ Instagram Content", w/ @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social & I. Akgün is just out in Social Media + Society. (1/8)
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/2056...
June 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🔓New open access publication alert!
My latest article, "The Values of Fame: Exploring the Visual and Textual Representations of Basic Values in Influencers’ Instagram Content", w/ @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social & I. Akgün is just out in Social Media + Society. (1/8)
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/2056...
My latest article, "The Values of Fame: Exploring the Visual and Textual Representations of Basic Values in Influencers’ Instagram Content", w/ @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social & I. Akgün is just out in Social Media + Society. (1/8)
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/2056...
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Trending topics, growing knowledge? How curating actors' political social media content affects youth's political knowledge
With @catowaeterloos.bsky.social, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social and @desireeschmuck.bsky.social
With @catowaeterloos.bsky.social, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social and @desireeschmuck.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Trending topics, growing knowledge? How curating actors' political social media content affects youth's political knowledge
With @catowaeterloos.bsky.social, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social and @desireeschmuck.bsky.social
With @catowaeterloos.bsky.social, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social and @desireeschmuck.bsky.social
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We are proud to share that Prof. @kathbeullens.bsky.social received the Senior Scholar Award from ICA’s Children, Adolescents, and Media Division!
Honored for her impactful research, leadership, and dedication to mentorship.
A well-deserved recognition!
Honored for her impactful research, leadership, and dedication to mentorship.
A well-deserved recognition!
June 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We are proud to share that Prof. @kathbeullens.bsky.social received the Senior Scholar Award from ICA’s Children, Adolescents, and Media Division!
Honored for her impactful research, leadership, and dedication to mentorship.
A well-deserved recognition!
Honored for her impactful research, leadership, and dedication to mentorship.
A well-deserved recognition!
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Postdocs in the spotlight at #ICA2025
🔹 @luca-carbone.bsky.social won the Top Dissertation Award (CAM Division) for their work on success narratives in music.
🔹 @femkekonings.bsky.social received the Top Poster Award for her study on sexualized self-presentation on dating apps.
Congrats to both!
🔹 @luca-carbone.bsky.social won the Top Dissertation Award (CAM Division) for their work on success narratives in music.
🔹 @femkekonings.bsky.social received the Top Poster Award for her study on sexualized self-presentation on dating apps.
Congrats to both!
June 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Postdocs in the spotlight at #ICA2025
🔹 @luca-carbone.bsky.social won the Top Dissertation Award (CAM Division) for their work on success narratives in music.
🔹 @femkekonings.bsky.social received the Top Poster Award for her study on sexualized self-presentation on dating apps.
Congrats to both!
🔹 @luca-carbone.bsky.social won the Top Dissertation Award (CAM Division) for their work on success narratives in music.
🔹 @femkekonings.bsky.social received the Top Poster Award for her study on sexualized self-presentation on dating apps.
Congrats to both!
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📍 Proud of our strong presence at #ICA2025 in Denver!
Our lab members presented research on mobile media, identity, digital well-being, political influencers & more.
👏 Congrats to all presenters!
📄 Full overview: soc.kuleuven.be/smc/ica-2025...
Our lab members presented research on mobile media, identity, digital well-being, political influencers & more.
👏 Congrats to all presenters!
📄 Full overview: soc.kuleuven.be/smc/ica-2025...
June 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📍 Proud of our strong presence at #ICA2025 in Denver!
Our lab members presented research on mobile media, identity, digital well-being, political influencers & more.
👏 Congrats to all presenters!
📄 Full overview: soc.kuleuven.be/smc/ica-2025...
Our lab members presented research on mobile media, identity, digital well-being, political influencers & more.
👏 Congrats to all presenters!
📄 Full overview: soc.kuleuven.be/smc/ica-2025...
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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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Yesterday, I had the opportunity to represent the @mediapsychologylab.bsky.social at the SSH Research Day of @kuleuven.bsky.social on 'AI in and for Humanities and Social Sciences' with a poster on two research projects within the lab.
June 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to represent the @mediapsychologylab.bsky.social at the SSH Research Day of @kuleuven.bsky.social on 'AI in and for Humanities and Social Sciences' with a poster on two research projects within the lab.
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👉 A Theory of Resonant Experiences with Media
🧑🧒🧒 (HYBRID) ICA@75 THEME SESSION: Consolidating Communication Research: Theoretical, Organizational and Methodological Developments
📆 Monday 06/16
🕑 09.00-10.15
📍 Centennial E (Regency 3)
🧑🧒🧒 (HYBRID) ICA@75 THEME SESSION: Consolidating Communication Research: Theoretical, Organizational and Methodological Developments
📆 Monday 06/16
🕑 09.00-10.15
📍 Centennial E (Regency 3)
June 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
👉 A Theory of Resonant Experiences with Media
🧑🧒🧒 (HYBRID) ICA@75 THEME SESSION: Consolidating Communication Research: Theoretical, Organizational and Methodological Developments
📆 Monday 06/16
🕑 09.00-10.15
📍 Centennial E (Regency 3)
🧑🧒🧒 (HYBRID) ICA@75 THEME SESSION: Consolidating Communication Research: Theoretical, Organizational and Methodological Developments
📆 Monday 06/16
🕑 09.00-10.15
📍 Centennial E (Regency 3)
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At the insightful MediaNest Study Day @mediawijs.bsky.social, @nelejanssens.bsky.social, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social, @kathbeullens.bsky.social, Mariek Vanden Abeele, @laraschreurs.bsky.social shared findings on media parenting, youth's media use, and social media literacy tool Vibe Check.
May 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
At the insightful MediaNest Study Day @mediawijs.bsky.social, @nelejanssens.bsky.social, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social, @kathbeullens.bsky.social, Mariek Vanden Abeele, @laraschreurs.bsky.social shared findings on media parenting, youth's media use, and social media literacy tool Vibe Check.
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🥳 New publication on the links between social media use and perfectionism in adolescence, as part of Prof. @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social 's MIMIc project (www.projectmimic.eu/)
May 14, 2025 at 7:20 AM
🥳 New publication on the links between social media use and perfectionism in adolescence, as part of Prof. @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social 's MIMIc project (www.projectmimic.eu/)
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Publication alert! 🤩 @jasminarosic.bsky.social, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social and I investigated the longitudinal links between adolescents' perceived digital well-being and self-esteem. Give our paper published in JCMC a read here👇
New paper in JCMC📃📢 With @laraschreurs.bsky.social & @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social we explored reciprocal longitudinal links between adolescents' perceived digital well-being & self-esteem + the role of digital inequality & smartphone screen time doi.org/10.1093/jcmc...
@erc.europa.eu MIMIc project
@erc.europa.eu MIMIc project
April 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Publication alert! 🤩 @jasminarosic.bsky.social, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social and I investigated the longitudinal links between adolescents' perceived digital well-being and self-esteem. Give our paper published in JCMC a read here👇
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New paper in JCMC📃📢 With @laraschreurs.bsky.social & @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social we explored reciprocal longitudinal links between adolescents' perceived digital well-being & self-esteem + the role of digital inequality & smartphone screen time doi.org/10.1093/jcmc...
@erc.europa.eu MIMIc project
@erc.europa.eu MIMIc project
April 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
New paper in JCMC📃📢 With @laraschreurs.bsky.social & @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social we explored reciprocal longitudinal links between adolescents' perceived digital well-being & self-esteem + the role of digital inequality & smartphone screen time doi.org/10.1093/jcmc...
@erc.europa.eu MIMIc project
@erc.europa.eu MIMIc project
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Excited to be back in Buffalo NY for the Moral Media Conference! I’ll be presenting my last PhD chapter on the longitudinal links between adolescents’ moral values and exposure to influencers’ moral content together with @lindsayhahn.bsky.social and @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social ✨ #moralmedia25
April 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Excited to be back in Buffalo NY for the Moral Media Conference! I’ll be presenting my last PhD chapter on the longitudinal links between adolescents’ moral values and exposure to influencers’ moral content together with @lindsayhahn.bsky.social and @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social ✨ #moralmedia25
Excited that our MIMIc Project, (team members @gonzalezanaelle.bsky.social , @jasminarosic.bsky.social , @gvanhoffelen.bsky.social and @luca-carbone.bsky.social ) on social media uses and teen's well-being and success beliefs will be featured at Osaka #EXPO2025! Many thanks to @erc.europa.eu !
April 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Excited that our MIMIc Project, (team members @gonzalezanaelle.bsky.social , @jasminarosic.bsky.social , @gvanhoffelen.bsky.social and @luca-carbone.bsky.social ) on social media uses and teen's well-being and success beliefs will be featured at Osaka #EXPO2025! Many thanks to @erc.europa.eu !
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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👩🏫
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🚨 #callforpapers! With Esther Martinez Pastor, Marian Blanco Ruiz & Jasmina Rosič, we invite scholars to submit their work for a special issue in the journal Doxa Communicación on Digital Environments and Mental Health in Young People: Challenges and Opportunities. Details here: bit.ly/4hJTdG5
February 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🚨 #callforpapers! With Esther Martinez Pastor, Marian Blanco Ruiz & Jasmina Rosič, we invite scholars to submit their work for a special issue in the journal Doxa Communicación on Digital Environments and Mental Health in Young People: Challenges and Opportunities. Details here: bit.ly/4hJTdG5
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We hope you have enjoyed our presentations at #Etmaal2025. This year, we presented a record number of papers. Check out the full list on our website. Interested in knowing more? Feel free to reach out! soc.kuleuven.be/smc/news/ove...
Overview of the Media Psychology Lab Presentations at ETMAAL 2025 in Bruges
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February 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We hope you have enjoyed our presentations at #Etmaal2025. This year, we presented a record number of papers. Check out the full list on our website. Interested in knowing more? Feel free to reach out! soc.kuleuven.be/smc/news/ove...
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Conference week continues! We’re attending the Leuven Child and Youth Institute conference. There, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social discussed how online spaces influence users' body image, while @robynvanherle.bsky.social shared insights on how health and risk behaviors are shaped online.
February 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Conference week continues! We’re attending the Leuven Child and Youth Institute conference. There, @lauravandenbosch.bsky.social discussed how online spaces influence users' body image, while @robynvanherle.bsky.social shared insights on how health and risk behaviors are shaped online.