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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

That’s a wrap on #ECC2026! IRTIS had a strong and diverse presence: 🔹Organized a special panel "The Impact of Technologies on Well-Being" 🔹Presented research in 4 other panels 🔹Joined poster session & mentoring program Thanks to organisers @medjourmuni.bsky.social! More details: muni.cz/go/3f3edf

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

❗🎉 The new major @eukidsonline.bsky.social 2026 report is out! Based on the survey of 28,465 children aged 10 to 16 from across Europe, researchers concluded that children enthusiastically use digital technologies while remaining concerned about online risks. Find out more: muni.cz/go/0b7844

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Hateful comments, losing control over AI and data privacy: Major new report highlights children’s online concerns across Europe

Children across Europe are embracing digital technology but are concerned about the risks that come with it, including online hate, privacy invasions and what future technology could mean for the plan...

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Michaela Šaradín Lebedíková @msaradinlebedikova.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Very proud to have chaired the panel The Impact of Technologies on Well-being which we put together with @davidsmahel.bsky.social at #ECC2026. The discussion brought together diverse perspectives on digital well-being, affect, social connectedness, loneliness, and sleep. 🧵 #ECREA #CommSci

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Cyberpsychology Journal @cyberpsy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New Cyberpsychology issue is out now 🌟 Enjoy the read of 15 articles on topics like AI and synthetic relationships, digital privacy, content moderation, media multitasking, digital inclusion, and more. 🔓 The full issue is free to read via #OpenAccess: muni.cz/go/7153b2

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

As of today, Lenka Dědková becomes the new head of IRTIS, taking over from Hana Macháčková. We would like to thank Hana for all the great work she has done leading IRTIS over the past years, and we wish Lenka every success and energy for this new chapter! 👑

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Expert opinion: A blanket ban on social media for children isn't the solution.📱 Experts from Masaryk University and Palacký University, supported by 20+ researchers from the field, issued an expert opinion on proposed blanket bans on social media for children. Full statement: muni.cz/go/c2c882

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Researchers from Masaryk University: A blanket ban on children's access to social media is not an effective solution

Researchers from the Interdisciplinary Research Team on Internet and Society (IRTIS) at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Social Studies (FSS MU), together with experts from the Institute for Research a...

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Cyberpsychology Journal @cyberpsy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Summer issue is now live ☀️ Enjoy the read of 12 articles on topics like online incivility, online victimization among minority youth, diversity in avatar self-representation digital piracy, and much more. 🔓 The full issue is free to read via #OpenAccess: cyberpsychology.eu/issue/view/2...

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📊 New #EUKidsOnline V report released! As part of the Digiwell Research project, it maps the digital lives, risks, and online activities of Czech youth (aged 9–17). 🧠 Find out about findings on smartphone usage, daily habits, online risks, digital literacy, and digital future. muni.cz/go/74f80f

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Report: Czech children and adolescents on the internet: Results of the EU Kids Online V survey

A new research report that presents the key findings of the EU Kids Online V (EUKO V) project in the Czech Republic has been published. The project examined the online activities of children and adole...

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🎓 We have a new professor! On June 1, President Petr Pavel appointed new professors at the Carolinum. One of them is the head of IRTIS, Hana Macháčková, who focuses on online aggression, internet anonymity, and experimental research. We are very proud! Warmest congratulations ⭐

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Cyberpsychology Journal @cyberpsy.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Join us in welcoming Kevin Koban @kevinkoban.bsky.social as our new Associate Editor!✨ Based at @univie.ac.at with @adme-uvienna.bsky.social, he focuses on beneficial and harmful engagements with interactive digital media, including social media, social machines, and video games. Welcome, Kevin!🤗

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Marie Jaron Bedrosova @cybermarie.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Our article with @ankegorzig.bsky.social and Raffaella M. Milani is now published and open access. 🩵 Using EUKO IV data, we examine internet use as a maladaptive or adaptive coping strategy for children with emotional problems. @eukidsonline.bsky.social @irtis.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/sjop...

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Digital tech meets science communication at Academia Film Olomouc #AFO61 🌐 Ainize Martínez Soto and Vojtěch Mýlek shared insights on immersive media and new methodologies under the theme of "Common Ground." Thank you for having us! 👀 Find out more at: irtis.muni.cz/news/finding...

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Marie Jaron Bedrosova @cybermarie.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

I am very grateful to have received the Dean’s award last week. ❤️ Thanks mainly to my colleagues involved in the CYBERPLUS project. ➕ www.fss.muni.cz/aktuality/ce...

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Michaela Šaradín Lebedíková @msaradinlebedikova.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Are smartphones stressful for adolescents? 🤔 Using experience sampling and smartphone trace data, we found that for ~80% adolescents, screen time is neither stress‑inducing nor stress‑buffering. For ~20%, smartphone use is stress‑inducing, but usage patterns matter ⭐ doi.org/10.1177/1461...

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Our colleague and IRTIS vice-head, Lenka Dedkova, has successfully completed her habilitation and has been appointed Associate Professor. In her work, she focuses on parenting practises in the digital era. Congratulations to Lenka on this great achievement! 🌻 irtis.muni.cz/news/lenka-d...

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Lenka Dědková Appointed Associate Professor

Our colleague and IRTIS vice-head, Lenka Dědková, has successfully completed her habilitation and has been appointed Associate Professor. In her work, she focuses on the topic of parenting practises i...

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Cyberpsychology Journal @cyberpsy.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🌷 Our spring issue is now live! It brings 8 new articles covering topics such as AI aversion, online sexual health knowledge, the complexities of online dating, videoconference fatigue, and more. 🔓 Full issue is #OpenAccess: cyberpsychology.eu/issue/view/2... Enjoy the read! ☀️

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Marie Jaron Bedrosova @cybermarie.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Visiting the University of Hradec Králové and presenting Digiwell and @irtis.bsky.social research to university and high school students. 🎓 uni.uhk.cz/ffreeindex/?...

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

📢 New Report: Why school phone bans aren't a universal fix 👀Analysis of 21 countries shows that bans don't directly improve grades. Impacts on cyberbullying, addiction, and mental health are inconclusive. 📱While distractions may drop, classroom disruptions increase Full report: muni.cz/go/b17c78

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Report: A Ban on Mobile Phones in Schools Is Not a Universal Solution

Banning mobile phones in schools does not straightforwardly lead to better academic performance of students. An analysis of data from 21 countries, including the Czech Republic, conducted by the IRTIS...

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

New longitudinal study on screens & adolescents' sleep 💤📱 🔄 Screen time & later bedtimes can create a reinforcing loop. 🦉 Sleepier teens use screens more, but it may be linked to bio-rhythms or house rules. ⏰ Regular bedtimes might matter more than just screen limits. Read more: muni.cz/go/cc5f00

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Is screen time associated with later bedtimes and daytime sleepiness in adolescents?

A recent report from HBSC Healthy Generation points to increasingly late bedtimes as a key reason why Czech adolescents are getting less sleep today, and why a growing number of them are falling short...

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Cyberpsychology Journal @cyberpsy.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Douglas A. Parry as our new Associate Editor! Assistant Prof at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, he studies digital media's impact on attention, cognition & well-being using innovative methods (e.g., smartphone tracking, ML). Welcome aboard, Doug! 🎉 @dougaparry.bsky.social

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

📊 Generative artificial intelligence through the eyes of Czech children and adolescents. How do they use it and what are their concerns? New research report by IRTIS and @medjourmuni.bsky.social as part of EU Kids Online and DigiWell research. Read more here: muni.cz/go/685dba

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Report: Generative artificial intelligence through the eyes of Czech children and adolescents

Czech children and adolescents use generative artificial intelligence (AI) most frequently for school-related tasks, particularly for writing essays or reports (42%), and for summarising or explaining...

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Cyberpsychology Journal @cyberpsy.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

🌱 The first issue of the year is out, launching Volume 20! It brings 10 articles on topics like adolescent mobile habits, cyberbullying bystanders, social norms in teens’ online interactions, trust & privacy in generative AI, and more. 🔓 #OpenAccess: cyberpsychology.eu/issue/view/2... Enjoy! ⭐

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

📣 New research report on sexting in Czechia: over one-third of adults and nearly half of 18–29 y/o exchange sexually explicit messages, photos, or videos. Sexting is a common part of digital relationships, but it also brings risks such as unsolicited content and sexual coercion. 👉 muni.cz/go/df3684

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Marie Jaron Bedrosova @cybermarie.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

This week, I visited Prague and Charles University for a research seminar organised by the CoRe group. I presented “Researching children’s and adolescents’ experiences with cyberhate,” sharing also EU Kids Online insights supported by DigiWell. Thanks for the invitation and the engaging discussion!

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

📸 A look back at the Workshop on Aggression organized by IRTIS at the end of November with the support of the Digiwell Research. Thank you to all speakers and participants for the inspiring discussions in Brno 👥 👉 Day-by-day report on our website irtis.muni.cz/aktuality/cl...

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Michaela Šaradín Lebedíková @msaradinlebedikova.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

It was a great honor to present our @irtis.bsky.social report Tech&Teens at the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic today! ✨

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

End of November is the time for Cyberspace conference in Brno. Keynote on sexting and digital intimacy was delivered by Joris Van Ouytsel from Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at ASU. Talks also by Ainize Martínez-Soto or Jaroslav Sýkora from IRTIS. 👀 See photos and read more on our website!

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Cyberpsychology Journal @cyberpsy.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Our editors, Lenka Dědková and Joris Van Ouytsel, along with Brad Bushman (Editor of Psychology of Violence), participated in a lively Q&A session at the Workshop on Aggression 2025 in Brno. Thank you to all participants for the thoughtful questions.💡

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

We were delighted to welcome Cynthia Dekker from the @uva.nl, whose research examines how various forms of digital disconnection impact our experiences and well-being, for a discussion on (digital) well-being interventions 👇 organized by DigiWELL research 🔬

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Cyberpsychology Journal @cyberpsy.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

☃️ The final issue of the year is here! Vol. 19, No. 5 has just been published with 10 articles about influencer mental-health, sleep and smartphone use, algorithm vs. human decision-making, and many more. 🔓📖 The full issue is #OpenAccess here: cyberpsychology.eu/issue/view/2... Enjoy reading!🎀

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

📢 On 14 November 2025, Hana Macháčková, head of the IRTIS team, gave a public lecture on “Aggressive behavior online”. The lecture was part of the process for her appointment as professor. Many attendees joined in person, and international members of the committee participated online 🌐

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🧠 In September 2025, our researchers took part in the MediaPsych Conference, this year organized by @unidue.bsky.social. They presented their research on topics such as cyberhate, digital parenting, anonymity in online communication, etc. #MediaPsych25 #MePsy25 📍 Read more on our website:

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Blog: MediaPsych Conference 2025

MediaPsych Conference 2025: a venue for discussing the psychological and social dimensions of digital technologies.

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Jak technologie zasahují do lidských životů? 📲 Jak se rodičům daří či nedaří s nimi fungovat a jak se s nimi vypořádat ve výchově? 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏼 👉🏻 Přečtěte si rozhovor s Lenkou Dědkovou pro magazín Forbes: forbes.cz/digitalni-pr...

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Mezi rodiči a dětmi je digitální propast. Zákazy nepomáhají, říká Lenka Dědková

Výzkumnice Lenka Dědková se ptá, co vlastně rodiče vědí o online sociálním životě svých dospívajících dětí.

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Media Psychology Lab @mediapsychologylab.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We attended the @digisoc.bsky.social International Conference for an Inclusive Digital Society in Leuven.👏@robynvanherle.bsky.social (co-)presented 2 mHealth studies, 1 with @svestkova-ady.bsky.social, @irtis.bsky.social. @luca-carbone.bsky.social presented on meritocratic masculinities in music.

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Marie Jaron Bedrosova @cybermarie.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

📢 The program for the 29th Workshop on Aggression is now online! Join us in Brno on November 26–28, 2025, for three days of inspiring presentations, panels, and discussions. Early bird registration is still open. Check out the program here: irtis.muni.cz/woa/programme #woa2025 @irtis.bsky.social

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Přečtěte si náš nový report o digitálním well-beingu v Česku. ❤️‍🩹📖 Přinášíme reprezentativní data o tom, jak česká dospělá populace prožívá svůj život s technologiemi – co jí dává inspiraci a radost, ale také kde přináší stres a ztrátu kontroly.💡 irtis.muni.cz/cs/aktuality...

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Cyberpsychology Journal @cyberpsy.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Decisions and Reviews Statistics for 2024 📊 Curious about how many submissions we received, our acceptance rates, how long the review process took, or how many reviewers we contacted? 🤔 Read all the details here: cyberpsychology.eu/announcement... Or check out the highlights below 🧵

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

📱 Sexting u českých teenagerů: Jak často k němu dochází - a jak se po něm cítí? 🎯 Nová studie na vzorku 2500 dospívajících odhaluje překvapivá data i emoce, které s sextingem souvisejí. Celé výsledky najdete tady 👇 🔗 irtis.muni.cz/cs/pro-media...

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Jak se dospívající cítí po sextingu? Výsledky studie 2500 českých adolescentů

Posílání a přijímání sexuálně laděných zpráv je mezi dospívajícími častější, než si možná myslíme. Nová reprezentativní studie mezi českými teenagery odhaluje nejen to, kolik z nich sextuje, ale také ...

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Cyberpsychology Journal @cyberpsy.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

🌞 New issue is here! 🌞 Vol. 19, No. 3 features 2 new validated measures, 3 longitudinal studies on social media use, and much more - see 🧵👇 📚 Cool off with a smart summer read: cyberpsychology.eu/issue/view/2... All #OpenAccess 🔓 Heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped bring this issue to life! 🙌

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🚨 Deadline extended! You now have until June 29 to submit your abstract for the 29th Workshop on Aggression, focused on aggression, media, and digital technologies. 📍 Brno, Czech Republic 🗓️ Nov 26–28, 2025 🔗 irtis.muni.cz/woa #WoA #WoA2025 #CallForPapers #AggressionResearch #DigitalMedia

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

🎤 Keynote Reveal: Jörg Matthes #WoA2025 In his talk, “Cutting One Head, Growing Two,” Matthes explores how digital hate spreads—and why fighting it may make it grow stronger. @adme-uvienna.bsky.social 🗓️ Nov 26–28, 2025 🌐 More: irtis.muni.cz/woa #DigitalHate #Aggression #MediaStudies #WoA

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Keynote Reveal! 🎙️ #WoA Lenka Kollerová will headline the 29th Workshop on Aggression with her talk on how teacher interventions, bias, and peer exclusion shape antibullying efforts. 📅 November 26-28, 2025 📍 Brno, Czech Republic Don’t miss it! 🔗 irtis.muni.cz/woa #WoA2025 #Bullying #KeynoteSpeaker

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Keynote Reveal! 🎙️ #WoA Brad J. Bushman—top expert on aggression and media—will headline the 29th Workshop on Aggression! His talk will dive into a huge meta-analysis of 1,678 effects from 733 studies on video game violence. 📅 November 26-28, 2025 📍 Brno, Czech Republic irtis.muni.cz/woa #WoA2025

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Media Psychology Lab @mediapsychologylab.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

@svestkova-ady.bsky.social finished her 3-month stay from @irtis.bsky.social. She worked on a longitudinal study on adolescent mHealth app use & wellbeing with @kathbeullens.bsky.social &@robynvanherle.bsky.social and led a seminar on how we navigate health online. Excited for future collaborations!

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🚨 Submissions are open for the 29th Workshop on Aggression! Theme: Aggression, media, and digital technologies. 📅 Deadline: June 15, 2025 🗓️ Conference: November 26-28, 2025, Brno, Czech Republic. More info: irtis.muni.cz/woa #WoA #WoA2025 #CallForPapers #AggressionResearch #DigitalMedia

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Marie Jaron Bedrosova @cybermarie.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Today, I talked with sociology students at the University of Hradec Králové about our research on digital technologies and well-being. Thank you for the invitation and the discussion! 😊 #digitalwellbeing @irtis.bsky.social

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Cyberpsychology Journal @cyberpsy.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

🌱 The spring issue is here! 🌱 Vol. 19, No. 2 features 5 articles about preventing sexual harassment using VR, influencers and health behaviors or body image, livestream shopping, and more (contents 👇 ). 📚 Read the issue here: cyberpsychology.eu/issue/view/2... Everything #OpenAccess 🔓 Enjoy! ✨

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IRTIS @irtis.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

📣 We are thrilled to announce the 29th Workshop on Aggression, held on November 26-28, 2025, at Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic 🇨🇿. #woa2025 This year’s topic is Aggression, media, and digital technologies, but all aggression research topics are welcome. Call for papers: irtis.muni.cz/woa

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