Irene van Driel

Dr. Irene van Driel is a researcher at the University of Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. Her work focuses on adolescent interactions with digital media, particularly social media's impact on well-being and identity representation.

• Research Themes: Person-specific media effects, LGBTQ+ representation, social media data ethics, and sports fanship dynamics.
• Key Collaborations: Engages with interdisciplinary teams in psychology, communication, and data science.

Recent publications emphasize methodological innovation in studying individual differences in media effects, challenging binary frameworks like active/passive social media use. She advocates for nuanced approaches to media literacy and adolescent well-being in digital environments.

Contact: i.i.vandriel@uva.nl