Zeph M. C. van Berlo

#Congratulations once again to ASCoR researchers @zmcvanberlo.bsky.social and Hilde Voorveld! Their article, "The MADE Framework: Best Practices for Creating Effective Experimental Stimuli Using Generative AI," has won the Journal of Advertising Best Article of the Year Award! 🎉

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Learning in Virtual Reality: The Relationship Between Cognitive Load, Interactivity, and Learning Outcomes: Journal of Media Psychology: Vol 37, No 2

📢 New paper out: In VR learning, more interaction ≠ better learning.

We studied how cognitive load types affect interactivity and learning in VR. Results? Focus on meaningful interactions—not just more clicks.

#VR #LearningScience #CognitiveLoad #EdTech
@ascor.bsky.social, @fmg-uva.bsky.social

Authors: Priska L. Breves, Zeph M. C. van Berlo, Lauranna Teunissen, Lars König, Alice Binder, & Brigitte Naderer
@ascor.bsky.social, @fmg-uva.bsky.social

Happier and Healthier? Investigating the Longitudinal Impact of Body-Positive and Fitspirational Influencers on Weight Satisfaction, Healthy Eating, and Physical Activity Social media influencers frequently share body-related ideals, such as body positivity or fitspiration, with their followers. While their influence is well-recognized, little is known about how the...

First post! 👋 Our 22-day study reveals that exposure to body-positive and fitspiration Instagram content boosts weight satisfaction and promotes healthy eating, with no lasting effect on exercise behavior.

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#SocialMedia #Influencers #BodyImage #Health #Research