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Professor Koen Ponnet is a faculty member in the Department of Communication Sciences at Ghent University's Faculty of Social Sciences. With an extensive publication record spanning social media, digital communication, public health, and cyber relationships, he has established himself as a leading researcher in digital society and human behavior.
- Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Communication Sciences
- Extensive collaboration with researchers across disciplines
- Supervisor of numerous PhD students
- Active researcher with publications through 2025
Professor Ponnet's research focuses on the intersection of digital technology and human behavior. His work spans social media effects on relationships (including "partner phubbing"), cyber dating abuse, adolescent digital behavior, digital inclusion, and substance use patterns. His research methodology is diverse, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches across multiple countries.
His recent publications show a clear trajectory toward examining how digital technologies impact intimate relationships, mental health, and societal inclusion. The work spans from micro-level interpersonal dynamics to macro-level societal implications of digital transformation, with particular attention to vulnerable populations and digital divides.
Professor Ponnet has collaborated with numerous researchers across Belgium and internationally, with frequent co-authors including Wim Hardyns, Janneke M. Schokkenbroek, and Sarah Anrijs. His work appears in high-impact journals across communication, psychology, public health, and social sciences.
His research team has secured funding for projects examining digital inclusion, relationship dynamics in the digital age, and substance use patterns among youth. The team maintains strong connections with both academic institutions and policy organizations seeking evidence-based approaches to digital society challenges.
Professor Ponnet leads research groups focused on digital communication and its societal impacts, with particular attention to vulnerable populations and digital inclusion initiatives. His work often bridges academic research with practical applications for policymakers and practitioners.
