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Annabelle Klein is a prominent researcher at the University of Namur (Belgium), specializing in digital media, adolescent behavior, and social networking. Her work spans over two decades with 65 research outputs including books, articles, and conference contributions. She has led significant projects including CLICK-BELSPO on compulsive computer use and ICT tools for knowledge management.
Her research interests focus on how digital technologies impact adolescent development, with particular attention to social networking sites, compulsive internet use, and the collaborative economy. Klein's work connects digital media studies with psychological and sociological frameworks, examining phenomena like online identity construction, digital citizenship, and mental health implications of technology use.
Klein's publication trends reveal consistent investigation into adolescent internet behavior since the late 1990s, with increasing focus on social networking sites after 2010. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in education and mental health, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through digital literacy and youth wellbeing initiatives.
Klein has participated in 40 academic activities including conference presentations and organizational roles, with notable contributions at the International Association of University Pedagogy Congress. Her research has garnered significant attention with 93 citations and substantial readership on platforms like Mendeley.
As Principal Investigator for the CLICK project and Co-Investigator for ICT knowledge management research, Klein has secured competitive funding and collaborated with institutions including KU Leuven. Her doctoral work at Université Catholique de Louvain established foundational research on online self-narratives and digital identity.
