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Dr. Lea Stahel is a Senior Research and Teaching Associate at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Zurich. Her research focuses on digital sociology, with specific interests in online aggression, algorithmic influences, social norms, and digital inequality.
- Education: Dr. phil. in Sociology (University of Zurich, 2018), MSc in Political Psychology (Queen's University Belfast, 2011–2012), BA in Psychology (University of Basel, 2006–2009)
Research Interests: Lea investigates sociological multilevel perspectives on digital hate speech, legitimacy construction in networked publics, and the intersection of technical recommendations with social influences on decision-making. Her work spans health, work, and political domains in digital contexts.
Project Leadership: She leads initiatives like Hostility towards Members of Parliament in Switzerland (FDJP-funded) and Cyber Safari – Zurich Learning Path to Digital Resilience (DIZH/DSI-funded). Collaborative projects include Algorithm vs. Friends (DSI) and External Pressure on Journalists (FAN).
Scientific Communication: Lea contributes to policy reports for Swiss federal agencies and academic discourse through book chapters and conference presentations, including at the International Conference on Social Media & Society and the Third Workshop on Abusive Language Online.
