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Academic Freedom Index

The Academic Freedom Index (AFI) assesses de facto levels of academic freedom across the world. It is a collaborative effort between researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (F...

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Tomorrow, I'll present two papers at #ica26. At 10:30, I'll talk about a comparative study on privacy protection, chilling effects, and surveillance. At 12:00, @janadreston.bsky.social and I will present a study about incidental exposure to science information on short-format video platforms.

Why do some people reject scientific evidence? While most studies examine reasons for domain-specific science denial (e.g., climate denial), in new #RegisteredReport, @ymeier.bsky.social & @psychdue.bsky.social developed, tested & validated a General Science Skepticism Scale doi.org/10.1525/coll...

🚨New OA Publication🚨   I am very excited to present the General Science Skepticism Scale (GS3) to you. The scale was validated in 4 studies with N≈4000 participants. Datasets, codes, and materials are available on OSF for reproduction and further analyses. Short 🧵 below👇   doi.org/10.1525/coll...

🚨 New publication in the Journal of Science Communication! In two preregistered experiments, we examined factors influencing the perception of science information provided by AI-based chatbots👇

Journal of Science Communication (JCOM)@jscicom.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Two experiments show AI chatbots are seen as less trustworthy than human scientists in health communication. Disclaimers had no effect. Users' prior attitudes were the main driver of source trustworthiness and information credibility. @hendriks.bsky.social @ymeier.bsky.social doi.org/10.22323/170...

Join our workshop for students/early-career scholars going to #ICA26 organized by @facusuenzo.bsky.social, @ambervdwal.bsky.social, @wendi-li-phd.bsky.social, @mqrmobile.bsky.social, @floprim.bsky.social. 📅 Friday, May 8th ⏰ 8:00 AM EDT | 12:00 PM UCT 🔗 Register here: forms.gle/AryewUXumCsC...

🚨 New Blog Post 🚨 I wrote my very first blog post 😊 This post is for quantitative researchers working with negatively worded Likert-scale items and haven't heard that these items can cause problems. I outline key issues, describe alternatives, and recommend lit. yannicmeier.de/2026/03/03/w...

Why reversed items can be problematic in survey research

In quantitative psychological research, questionnaires with Likert-style items are mostly used to assess variables like emotions, cognitions, and dispositions. Sometimes, it is possible to fall bac…

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New in HCR by @ymeier.bsky.social & @masurphil.bsky.social: A 3-wave longitudinal study shows dataveillance relates to privacy resignation between-person, while critical privacy literacy is the key within-person predictor of self-inhibition. Read the full article: doi.org/10.1093/hcr/...

Escaping the digital panopticon? Longitudinal effects of dataveillance salience shocks on privacy attitudes and inhibited behaviors

Abstract. Using internet technologies exposes individuals to constant surveillance by companies and other actors. Perceptions of constant surveillance—term

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🚨Publication Alert🚨 New paper with @masurphil.bsky.social in Human Communication Research! In a longitudinal panel study, we connect chilling effects research with the concepts of privacy cynicism and critical privacy literacy: doi.org/10.1093/hcr/... Short 🧵 about what we found👇

At this year’s #MePsy25 conference in Duisburg, I presented a position paper about “small” media effects. While our field lacks objective criteria to decide when such effects are practically relevant, I proposed 5 criteria that can help deciding about relevance. Slides & paper on osf 👉 osf.io/d2ah7/

You heard it here first (maybe): The CAT/Mobile doctoral consortium will officially be happening again at #ica26 in Cape Town! Are you dissertating? Consider applying for mentorship from top scholars in comm tech / mobile.

🚨Publication Alert🚨 New paper with @nadinebol.bsky.social published in JCMC! We studied inequalities in users’ beneficial and harmful online experiences (3rd level digital divide) and combined this view with arguments about mistrust in online companies and self-inhibited behaviors. Short🧵👇

🚨Publication Alert🚨 New paper with @nadinebol.bsky.social published in JCMC! We studied inequalities in users’ beneficial and harmful online experiences (3rd level digital divide) and combined this view with arguments about mistrust in online companies and self-inhibited behaviors. Short🧵👇

New Student Column! 🎓✨ Dive into insights from ICA’s new SEC Representative on how student and early career scholars navigate today’s changing academic world. Don’t miss this fresh perspective! buff.ly/qb56Wfl

New special issue, "Comparative Approaches to Studying Privacy," edited by #CPRN is now published in Social Media + Society! journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec... w/ @lutzid.bsky.social, Lemi Baruh, Kelly Quinn, @masurphil.bsky.social, Carsten Wilhelm (comparativeprivacy.org)

We're still seeking nominations for the CAT executive committee . CAT is seeking our next vice-chair, early career rep, and international liaison. Interested? Details are in your ICA email. Questions? Ask anyone on the current executive team. We'd love to have you join us!

🎉 New publication out! Really happy to share that our article “Privacy calculus, privacy paradox, and context collapse: A replication of three key studies in communication privacy research” is now published in the Journal of Communication. Full article: doi.org/10.1093/joc/... (1/4)

Privacy calculus, privacy paradox, and context collapse: A replication of three key studies in communication privacy research

Abstract. Since the advent of social network sites, researchers have investigated how and why users share personal information online. Yet, the replicabili

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Das letzte Mal, dass es so warm auf der Erde war wie gerade, ist mind. 100.000 Jahre her und ich weiß nicht, was ich erschreckender finde - die Tatsache, dass die menschengemachte globale Erwärmung hier einfach ein senkrechter Strich (!) ist, oder dass es immer noch Leute gibt, die sie leugnen. 🌍🔥😐

Strong methods at display at #ica25 privacy session: - SESOI - Replications - Preprints - Bayesian Stats - Response Surface Analysis … #openscience #researchreform

Support your student and early career colleagues and come to this amazing panel starting in 40 minutes!👇

The Communication & Technology Division of ICA@icacat.bsky.social · last yr.

The CAT Division is pleased to announce the top student papers for #ICA25. Please come see these excellent top student papers on Fri Jun 13 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM; Centennial F (Regency 3) #ICA25

Happening in 30 minutes in Capitol 1, Hyatt Regency 4! #ica25

Yannic Meier@ymeier.bsky.social · last yr.

(2/4) On Friday (9:00 am), I will be part of the “PURR-plexing Privacy” panel presenting a longitudinal study conducted together with @masurphil.bsky.social connecting the topics of digital surveillance, self-inhibition, privacy cynicism, and critical privacy literacy.

Correction: the previous poster has some wrong dates.

🚨 Important info for all students & early-career scholars at #ica25 👇

@icasecac.bsky.social · last yr.

Hi #ICA25 students & early-career scholars! 🎓 We've built a "Student Track" just for you! Find it in the ICA app: Schedule -> More Filters -> Tags -> Student Track. From your friends at the Student and Early Career Advisory Committee (SECAC), we can't wait to see you there!

(1/4) Tonight, #ica25 will kick off with the opening plenary & reception. This year, I will present 3 studies about the broader topics of online privacy, surveillance, digital inequality, and transparency on Fri/Sat. After a year of ICA-abstinence, I am so much looking forward to this conference!🏔️☀️

Please join us for the Communication & Technology Business Meeting Fri Jun 13 at 4:30pm in Centennial F (Regency 3). #ICA25

Pro tips #ica25 & Bluesky: 1️⃣ Pin the feed below (👍 @vkarnowski.bsky.social) 2️⃣ SHARE stuff, no algorithmic amplification so if you see something colleagues should see, SHARE it ♾️ 3️⃣ Be considerate when sharing research, get presenter consent 👏 Share this msg 🦋 Go #ica25 🚀 bsky.app/profile/did:...

Evergreen #ica25 tips - Go to top paper panels in other divisions. Go to business meetings, those are the room(s) where it happens. Go to at least 1 random panel for fun. Hydrate, especially in Denver with high elevation. Buy snacks for your room. Have fun.

Two professorships in Political Communication & Digital Media (W3 or W2-W3 tenure-track) at the newly founded University of Technology Nuremberg in Bavaria! 📣🏛️🤖 May be interesting for folks over @fgkommpol.bsky.social, @icacat.bsky.social and related fields. jobs.utn.de/jobposting/6...

Delighted that this interview w @taylorlorenz.bsky.social that i did months ago is finally live! I get to rant and rave about moral panics, kids, and tech - real heads know my first published paper was on the MySpace predators moral panic www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBLX...

You’ve been lied to about social media and kids

YouTube video by Taylor Lorenz

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