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Kathleen Beullens is a Professor and Research Director at the Leuven School for Mass Communication Research (KU Leuven, Belgium). Her research examines the longitudinal effects of media use (television, social media, video games, mobile phones) on children’s and adolescents’ psychosocial well-being, with a focus on health and risk-related outcomes like alcohol use and smoking. She also investigates peer and parental relations in the context of ubiquitous screen media use.
- Education:
- 2020: University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) - Basiskwalificatie onderwijs (BKO)
- 2005–2009: PhD in Social Sciences
- 2002–2004: Teaching degree in Social Sciences
- 1998–2002: BA in Social and Political Sciences, Master in Communication Science
Her work has produced over 70 peer-reviewed publications and received multiple accolades, including awards at the European Conference of Media Psychology, Alpro Foundation, and International Communication Association. She has supervised numerous doctoral projects and secured significant grants for research on social media’s impact on adolescent health behaviors.
- Scientific Awards:
- 2021 Replication Award (European Conference of Media Psychology)
- 2018 Best Article Award (Alpro Foundation)
- 2018 M-Awards Nomination (Mediawijs)
- 2013–2009 Postdoctoral Fellowships (FWO and KU Leuven Research Fund)
- 2010 Top Paper Award (International Communication Association)
Beullens teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in communication sciences and business communication at KU Leuven.
