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Dr. Helen Vossen is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University, specializing in Clinical Child and Family Studies. Her research examines how digital media use affects psychosocial development in children and adolescents, including projects like the Digital Family project and the multidisciplinary Youth and Digitization (JEDi) study. Her work focuses on family dynamics, empathy, and strategies to mitigate problematic social media use while supporting youth development.
- Areas of expertise: Adolescence, Social Media, Empathy
- Research themes: Dynamics of Youth, Youth Education & Life Skills
Her recent publications emphasize problematic social media use, parental mediation, and longitudinal analyses of digital behavior. She has secured competitive grants such as the DigAble fellowship (2023), NWA-NVO grant (2022), and Reliable Measurement fellowships (2020). Her work intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to mental health and digital equity.
- Scientific awards: DigAble (2023), NWA-NVO (2022), Reliable Measurement (2020), Reliable Measurement (2020)
