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Jenny Lindholm is a University Lecturer in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Business and Law at Åbo Akademi University, Finland, specializing in the field of Social Sciences. Her academic work is deeply rooted in political communication, digital media, and crisis leadership, with a strong focus on the Nordic context.
- Position: University Lecturer
- Institution: Åbo Akademi University
- School: Faculty of Social Sciences, Business and Law
- Department: Social Sciences
Her research explores how political actors communicate during crises, especially through social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, and how emotional content influences public opinion and affective polarization. She has led significant projects such as EPIC and EmoAffect, funded by foundations and research councils.
The trends in her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on visual political communication, emotional responses to populist rhetoric, and comparative analyses of crisis management in Nordic countries. Her work bridges political science, communication studies, and digital sociology, often employing experimental and qualitative methods.
Jenny Lindholm has contributed to academic discourse through peer review and editorial work for journals including the Journal of Public Deliberation and the Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management. She has also presented her research publicly, including discussions on democratic apps for local political engagement.
- Visiting Researcher, University of Gothenburg (2023)
- Active involvement in research collaborations across Nordic institutions
- Development of digital tools for civic participation
