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Loes Aaldering is an Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics at the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on gender and politics, political leadership, representation, electoral behavior, and media effects. She explores how politicians are perceived, the role of gender stereotypes in leadership evaluations, and the impact of disinformation in digital media landscapes. Her work also examines immersive journalism technologies and their emotional impacts on audiences.
Key research themes include gender disparities in political representation, media's role in shaping political attitudes, and the psychological effects of innovative news formats. Recent studies investigate intentional news avoidance during crises and the interplay between populist rhetoric and media distrust.
Her publications demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement across political science, gender studies, and media psychology. Current research trends emphasize experimental approaches to stereotype evolution and the societal implications of digital disinformation. A/F Loes holds editorial roles in political science journals and actively contributes to shaping research agendas on negative politics and media innovation.
