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Anita van Hoof is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She obtained her PhD in 2000 from Radboud University Nijmegen. Her research primarily focuses on the impact of journalism on news and public opinion, examining the complex relationship between sources, journalists, and the production process of news. Van Hoof is particularly interested in participatory journalism and its effect on political news and public opinion during election campaigns. She has published extensively in major communication journals, including the Journal of Communication, Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics, and the European Journal of Communication. Her work includes a series of books on the public's impact on voting decisions. Additionally, she teaches various courses on journalism and communication, engaging students with the dynamics of news production in the digital age. Van Hoof's expertise also relates to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the role of communication in social issues. Overall, her work bridges theory and practice, addressing both academic and societal interests in the field of communication science.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.