G.L.A. van der Meer

Dr. G.L.A. (Toni) van der Meer is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in Communication, Organizations and Society. Her work focuses on crisis communication, misinformation, media bias, and media literacy, addressing contemporary challenges in digital and societal contexts.

Her recent research includes interdisciplinary studies on political deepfakes, epistemic polarization, and covid-19 misinformation dynamics. Publications highlight the interplay between legacy media and social media in crisis scenarios, corporate political engagement, and public trust mechanisms. Key themes include informational conflicts, readiness frameworks, and democratic resilience in high-choice media environments.

Toni van der Meer’s work employs computational communication methods and longitudinal survey data to analyze media bias, selective exposure, and corrective strategies for disinformation. She has contributed to academic-industry collaborations on crisis preparedness and emotional communication in polarized societies.