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Jan Van den Bulck is a Professor in the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. With dual expertise in epidemiology and social sciences, his research bridges media psychology and health studies.
- D.Sc in Epidemiology, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2006)
- PhD in Social Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (1996)
- MA in Political Science, University of Hull (1989)
- MA in Communication Science, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (1987)
- BA in Social and Political Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (1985)
His research focuses on involuntary media effects through cultivation theory, examining how entertainment media shapes perceptions of violence, law enforcement, health, and emergency medicine. He also investigates health impacts of media use, particularly on sleep patterns across populations. Methodological rigor in studying evolving media technologies remains central to his work.
Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary intersections between media studies, sleep science, and epidemiology. Key trends include quantifying screen time effects on sleep health, analyzing misinformation in digital health content, and mapping bidirectional media influences in family dynamics.
- Fellow, International Communication Association
Van den Bulck leads the M2E2 research group (Media, Mind, and Everyday Experience) at the University of Michigan. He contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles at Substack and the International Encyclopedia of Media Psychology.
