Stephen Nettelhorst

Stephen Nettelhorst is Associate Professor of Psychology at Woodbury University, where he founded and directs the Social Cyberpsychology Lab. His research examines the intersection of social psychology and cyberpsychology, particularly social cognition and influence in online environments. He holds a PhD from Kansas State University, an MA from California State University, Northridge, and a BA from UCLA.

Nettelhorst's research program investigates cognitive processing in digital contexts, including online advertising effectiveness, consumer decision-making, and perception of professional credibility through digital platforms. His recent work demonstrates consistent focus on choice architecture in online environments and psychological impacts of digital feedback systems.

Current research investigates viewer preferences for online advertisement formats and the impact of review systems on professional evaluations. He maintains active research profiles across multiple academic platforms including Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and Academia.edu.