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Douglas Parry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, part of the Media Psychology Group. He obtained his PhD in Socio-Informatics from Stellenbosch University, South Africa. His research focuses on computational communication science, employing media psychological perspectives. Specifically, he investigates how adolescents and young adults use digital media and the potential effects of media use on behavior, cognition, mental health, and well-being. Parry utilizes a variety of quantitative research methods, including cross-sectional and intensive longitudinal surveys, online field experiments, and computational data collection techniques such as smartphone tracking and web scraping. He integrates meta-research approaches, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, into his work while being committed to open science by pre-registering studies and ensuring data and materials are openly accessible. He has authored over 30 journal articles published in leading journals, including Nature Human Behaviour, Journal of Communication, and Media Psychology.
Stellenbosch University • Stellenbosch
Engaged in research collaborations and academic activities.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.