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Professor Tessa Haesevoets is a faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Ghent University's Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on the intersection of social psychology and political science, particularly examining citizen participation, trust dynamics, and decision-making processes in democratic governance.
Her research interests include:
- Social psychology aspects of political behavior
- Citizen participation mechanisms in governance
- Technocracy and expert involvement in policymaking
- Trust restoration after violations
- Political decision-making processes
- AI integration in public administration
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on participatory democracy, examining how different stakeholders (citizens, politicians, civil servants) perceive and engage with various participatory instruments. Her work often employs experimental and survey methodologies to investigate legitimacy perceptions, power dynamics, and preference formation in political contexts. She has conducted significant research on how citizens balance preferences between politicians, experts, and AI in decision-making processes.
Her scientific contributions include:
- Investigating the lingering effects of false accusations on organizational trust
- Examining citizen preferences for AI in public sector decisions
- Analyzing crisis-driven support for technocratic governance
- Developing multifaceted measures of participatory governance legitimacy
Professor Haesevoets maintains extensive collaborations with colleagues at Ghent University, particularly with Bram Verschuere, Arne Roets, Alain Van Hiel, and Bram Wauters, reflecting her position within a strong research network focused on political psychology and democratic innovation.
