Mariek Vanden Abeele

Texting for Connection in an “Always-On” Society: Roles of Content, Availability Pressure, and Emotional Fatigue

Texting is the most ubiquitous form of computer-mediated communication, but its ability to satisfy relational needs in an always-on society remains under scrutiny. This study examines how message content and psychological context—specifically emotional fatigue and availability pr...

Research Opportunities and Challenges of the EU’s Digital Services Act

Proposing practical measures to ensure the Digital Services Act fulfills its transparency and accountability goals.