New Paper – Robomorphism: Examining the Effects of Telepresence Robots on Between-Student Cooperation
Our paper on how telepresence robots affect between-student cooperation has been accepted for publication in Computers in Human Behavior.
Author: Alex
ICA 2021 – Robomorphism: Examining the Effects of Telepresence Robots on Between-Student Cooperation
Presentation for the 2021 International Communication Association Conference. Together with Tilburg University and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, we investigated if and how telepresence robots affect between-student cooperation.
#safesex: Influencer and sexually healthy behavior presentation at the 2020 Dutch STD*HIV*Sex
We presented the first findings of our project on social media influencers and sexually healthy behavior at the 2020 Dutch STD*HIV*Sex conference (Nationaal Congres Soa*Hiv*Seks).
Research Grant: Teamwork in Oncology
We received a WeCare grant awarded “Teamwork in oncology: Improving the effectiveness of multidisciplinary team meetings”. The grant was awarded by Tilburg University and St. Elisabeth Hospital Tilburg.
Research Grant: #Safesex
We were awarded an NWO KIEM research grant for a project called ‘‘#safesex – De effectiviteit van social media influencers als ambassadeurs van gezond seksueel gedrag’ together with Soa Aids Nederland.
In the news
I was interviewed by nu.nl and participated in a podcast by the VPRO about my research on online dating and online self-disclosure.
New Paper: The role of eye-contact in developing attraction: a speed-dating study
Our paper “The role of eye-contact in the development of romantic attraction: Studying interactive uncertainty reduction strategies during speed-dating” has been published in the Computers in Human Behavior.
New Paper: Language Use in Online Dating Profiles
Our new publication “Impression formation on online dating sites: The effects of language errors in profile texts on perceptions of profile owners’ attractiveness” has been featured in The Times, The Guardian and several other media outlets.
Summary ECREA-ICSI 2019 Conference
On October 14-16, the 6th bi-annual ECREA-ICSI 2019 conference took place at the department of Communication & Cognition, Tilburg University, the Netherlands. The ECREA-ICSI conference is the bi-annual meeting of the Interpersonal Communication and Social Interaction Division of ECREA, the European Communication Research and Education Association.
New Paper: Celebrity vs. Influencer Endorsements in Advertising
Our paper on the role of product-endorser fit in celebrity and social influencer endorsements has been published in the International Journal of Advertising.