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Dr. Bregje Holleman is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Department of Languages, Literature and Communication, affiliated with the Institute for Language Sciences. Her work bridges political communication, survey research, and cognitive psychology, focusing on how language and text design influence decision-making.
- Specializes in framing effects, Voting Advice Applications (VAAs), and comprehension difficulties in surveys
- Active in UN Sustainable Development Goals (Open Societies, Future Food Utrecht)
Her recent research examines food allergy communication (2018-2022 grant with UMCU & TNO) and pension decision-making tools (2019-2023 co-supervision). She has received multiple UU Aspasia grants and an NWO grant for VAA studies. Key publications address valence framing, cognitive load, and political literacy.
Scientific Awards include:
- NWO grant (2012) for 'Voting Advice Applications as political decision aids'
- UU Aspasia grants (2012, 2014-2016)
- SKOz/SKOw qualifications (2016, 2011) for teaching/research
She supervises PhD candidates on VAA effectiveness and political communication, and contributes to Journal of Pragmatics, PLoS One, and Public Opinion Quarterly. Her work appears in over 128 research outputs and 128 activities, including media engagement and editorial roles.
