Jakob Henke

Dr. Jakob Henke is a Researcher at the Department of Media and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Erfurt. His work focuses on media trust, journalism research, political communication, and digital privacy.

• Academic Affiliation: University of Erfurt, Faculty of Philosophy
• Core Research Areas: Media credibility, audience perception, mHealth app privacy, data journalism

His recent publications explore dynamics of news trust restoration, privacy decision-making in health apps, and the impact of statistical evidence on media credibility. Presentations include topics on journalistic independence, error tolerance in news, and cognitive effort in digital news consumption.

Key trends in his work include:

• Media Trust & Accountability
• Digital Privacy & Health Informatics
• Political Communication & Data Journalism

Dr. Henke actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including studies on mHealth adoption and cross-cultural migration reporting. His methodological expertise spans experimental research, panel studies, and audience-focused media analysis.