Daniel Hajok

Dr. Daniel Hajok is a Lecturer at the University of Erfurt's Faculty of Philosophy, specifically within the Department of Media and Communication Studies. His work bridges academic research and practical application in youth media protection, digital education, and social media analysis.

Research interests include

• Digital media's impact on youth socialization
• Preventive strategies against online risks
• Media education for social workers and educators
• Evolving media protection policies in Germany

Key projects highlight quantitative and qualitative analyses of media consumption patterns, including the long-running Digital Na(t)ives study series (2016–2019), evaluations of media education programs, and historical examinations of media indexing practices. His publications focus on book reviews addressing topics like digital resilience, social media ethics, and youth media protection.

Teaching activities center on master's supervision in the Children- and Youth Media Studies program, with thesis topics spanning TikTok's impact on self-perception, Instagram's gender representation, and digital gaming's psychological effects. He collaborates with institutions like the Bundesprüfstelle für jugendgefährdende Medien (BPjM) and FSM on policy evaluations.