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Dr. Carina Weinmann serves as a Research Fellow at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf's Department of Communication and Media Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Her interdisciplinary work bridges communication science and media psychology to examine political communication dynamics in digital environments.
Educational background:
- PhD in Media and Communication Studies, University of Mannheim (2018)
- Studies in Media and Communication Studies with minors in German Studies and Psychology, University of Mannheim (2007-2013)
Her research investigates psychological processes in political communication, focusing on how citizens process political content through emotional and cognitive mechanisms. Key areas include entertainment-driven political engagement, mediated deliberation in online spaces, and the psychological foundations of political participation. She examines how digital platforms reshape political behavior and democratic discourse through the lens of media psychology.
Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate evolving trends toward digital political participation mechanisms and voter assessment of ideological spectrums. These works highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining communication theory with psychological frameworks to analyze contemporary political behavior in mediated environments.
Dr. Weinmann actively collaborates within HHU Düsseldorf's Institute of Social Sciences research teams, contributing to projects that investigate media's societal impacts and the psychological dimensions of political communication in evolving technological landscapes.
