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Klas Backholm is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Business and Economics, and Law at Åbo Akademi University. His research focuses on crisis communication, media organizations, and democratic dialogue, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of technology, trust, and crisis management. He has led and collaborated on projects such as the DemDialogue initiative exploring constructive societal discussion and the 360° video content project analyzing audience engagement in journalism.
His expertise spans topics like digital volunteer inclusion in crises, information overload mitigation during emergencies, and the psychological impact of trauma reporting on journalists. Backholm has contributed to over 35 peer-reviewed publications, including studies on crisis communication strategies for vulnerable populations and anniversary reactions in terror event coverage.
Notable projects include co-investigating eating disorders and trauma (2012–ongoing), analyzing Nordic cross-border crisis communication, and evaluating biometric tools for crisis decision-making. His work frequently addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) through media and dialogue frameworks.
Backholm’s research emphasizes practical applications, such as designing usable crisis tools and improving authority communication during pandemics. His studies often combine qualitative and quantitative methods, drawing on case studies from Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
