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• Adolescence
• Social Media
• Empathy
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Dr. Helen Vossen is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University , specializing in Clinical Child and Family Studies . Her research examines how digital media use affects psychosocial development in children and adolescents, including projects like the Digital Family project and the multidisciplinary Youth and Digitization (JEDi) study . Her work focuses on family dynamics, empathy, and strategies to mitigate problematic social media use while supporting youth development. Areas of expertise: Adolescence , Social Media , Empathy Research themes: Dynamics of Youth , Youth Education & Life Skills Her recent publications emphasize problematic social media use , parental mediation , and longitudinal analyses of digital behavior. She has secured competitive grants such as the DigAble fellowship (2023) , NWA-NVO grant (2022) , and Reliable Measurement fellowships (2020) . Her work intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals , particularly those related to mental health and digital equity. Scientific awards: DigAble (2023), NWA-NVO (2022), Reliable Measurement (2020), Reliable Measurement (2020)

• Social Media Use
• Problematic Internet Use
• Adolescent Development
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Dr. Regina van den Eijnden is an Associate Professor in Interdisciplinary Social Science at Utrecht University. Her research examines adolescents' social media use, problematic internet behaviors, and their impact on mental health and development. She leads national projects like Digital Youth and Digital Family, and contributes to international HBSC studies. Her work focuses on factors influencing digital addiction, including parenting practices, peer relationships, and individual vulnerabilities. Publications analyze compulsive behaviors across European contexts and protective factors against problematic digital use. Van den Eijnden's research has been featured in media discussions about technology's impact on youth and corporate responsibility in digital spaces.

Ina KoningView profile

Associate Professor

• Substance Use
• Digital Media
• Parenting
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Ina Koning is an Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Clinical Child and Family Studies Department and multiple interdisciplinary units including APH - Digital Health and LEARN! - Child rearing. Her research focuses on youth risk behaviors (substance use, behavioral addictions), parenting strategies, and evidence-based prevention programs. She leads evaluations of community interventions targeting adolescent substance use and mental health in the Netherlands. Her work emphasizes translating research into practice, with a focus on digital media's impact on youth and the role of corporate social responsibility in mitigating adverse effects. Key collaborations span Europe, addressing topics like problematic social media use, parenting practices, and policy frameworks. Koning has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, contributing to prevention science and intervention design. She teaches courses on parenting, digital media in education, and clinical child studies. Ancillary roles include academic leadership in Utrecht and Edam-Volendam. Her research integrates mixed-methods approaches, emphasizing cultural adaptation and longitudinal analysis.