Dr. Elly Konijn

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Biography

Elly Konijn is a Full Professor of Media Psychology at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where she holds the Fenna Diemer-Lindeboom endowed chair. She earned her Ph.D. in 1994 and has since focused her research on media figures, virtual humans, and social robots. Her work examines how emotions and media shape perceptions of social reality, including adolescents' interactions with media concerning topics like cyberbullying and violent video game effects. Konijn has published extensively in major scientific journals and has produced various documentaries related to her research. She has been involved with projects such as 'Ik ben Alice' and frequently collaborates on educational initiatives that incorporate technology and media. A dedicated educator, she supervises PhD candidates and teaches courses in Media Psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Full Professor in Media Psychology, focusing on how media influences perceptions of social reality and emotional responses.

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
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  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.