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Diversity-X: A simple tool to increase citation diversity [25.09.2024]
We are excited to introduce Diversity-X, an innovative tool designed to assess and address the diversity of citations in your academic work. Diversity-X evaluates gender and national diversity in research articles, student coursework, syllabi, and more. With Diversity-X, we aim to help close existing citation gaps and ensure that all relevant literature is recognized.more
Interview on the media impact of TikTok in Dein SPIEGEL [06.09.2024]
In an interview with Dein SPIEGEL, Prof. Dr. Sabine Trepte talks about the effects of TikTok use and suggests ways for children to deal with itmore
Keynote speech by Prof. Trepte at the Hessischer Jugendring in Frankfurt [06.09.2024]
On 05.09.2024, Prof. Dr. Sabine Trepte gave a lecture on “Social media: between disinformation, addiction and the promotion of identity and education”. The lecture was hosted by Hessischer Jugendring.more
Excursion to the ITAS as part of MA-seminar Behavior Change [03.07.2024]
On June 14, the participants of the Master's seminar “Behavior Change” (elective focus area of studies: knowledge communication) visited the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) in Karlsruhe. In addition to its role as the world-leading institute in its field, the ITAS operates Karl9, a space for exchange between citizens and those involved in...more
How does TikTok actually work? Talk at the University open day [12.06.2024]
On 29.06.2024, Prof. Dr. Sabine Trepte will give two talks at the University of Hohenheim's open day on the topic “How does TikTok actually work? Opportunities, risks, revenue models and algorithms“.more
Welcome, Kerria Drüppel! [24.04.2024]
Kerria Drüppel has been a new research assistant at the Department of Media Psychology since April 2024.more
Team Media Psychology at the Annual Conference of the DGPuK in Erfurt [12.03.2024]
The 69th Annual Conference of the German Communication Association (DGPuK24) will take place in Erfurt from March 13 to 15. The conference theme promises to develop visions for a better life. The Department of Media Psychology is also contributing with a presentation.more