Dr. Martine Groefsema

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Martine Groefsema is an assistant professor at Radboud University, working in both the Behavioural Science Institute and Communication Science. Her research focuses on the social dimensions of risk-taking, particularly in relation to the roles of media and marketing. Groefsema emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary research and adheres to open-science practices, stressing the value of publishing null findings. She is particularly interested in alcohol(-free) drinking behavior within social contexts and the influence of marketing on these behaviors. Furthermore, she explores the phenomenon of risky challenges on digital platforms to understand the psychological and sociocultural factors that drive participation in these activities. Through her work, Groefsema aims to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of risk-related phenomena across both traditional and digital contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

Academic Writing Extended Internship Integration Seminar: Experiment Internship Media Use

Requirements for Radboud University

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:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).