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Frank Hakemulder is an Associate Professor in the Department of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Utrecht University. He specializes in literary theory, particularly the psychological effects of literature and media, with a focus on the impact of narratives on reflection, well-being, and self-perception. His notable work includes leading NWO research projects on narrative absorption and social perception. Between 2012 and 2016, he served as president of the International Society for the Empirical Study of Literature. Currently, he supervises PhD projects within the Empirical Study of Literature Training Network and is involved as a work package leader in the ERC Advanced Grant project titled 'Moral Residue,' which explores the epistemological ramifications, ethical implications, and didactic opportunities connected to stories and their effects on individuals.
Department of Psychology