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Patrick K. Bender is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University within the Department of Communication and Psychology, part of The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on three core areas: the effects of digital media on mental health, emotional/cognitive development in childhood, and developmental psychopathology. He currently serves as Head of the Study Board for Psychology and teaches courses in Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, Psychiatry, and Quantitative Methods.
His notable projects include the YGP: Youth Gaming Project (2014–2018), which explored gaming's psychological impacts. Bender has published extensively on topics such as gaming disorder, virtual reality interventions for autism spectrum disorders, and the affective consequences of media use. His work bridges academic contributions with practical implications for public health and educational strategies.
Bender’s research emphasizes understanding how media exposure influences aggression, anxiety, and emotional regulation in youth. He has also investigated the role of attachment security and emotion dysregulation in childhood anxiety. His systematic reviews highlight methodological advancements in assessing therapeutic tools like virtual reality for neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text.
- Grants/Projects: Led the YGP: Youth Gaming Project (2014–2018).
- Labs/Teams: Associated with the Klinisk og Sundhedspsykologisk Forskningsgruppe (Clinical and Health Psychology Research Group).
