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Regina J. J. M. van den Eijnden

Regina J. J. M. van den Eijnden

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Regina J. J. M. van den Eijnden is affiliated with Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Their research primarily focuses on the social sciences, with particular contributions in sociology and political science, education, communication, social psychology, and applied psychology.

Their work extensively explores topics related to technology and its impact on adolescent development and well-being. Key themes covered include:

  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Child Development and Digital Technology
  • Social Media and Politics
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
  • Media Influence and Health
  • Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology

Regina van den Eijnden has published multiple papers, with recent examples including:

  • "Adolescents' Intense and Problematic Social Media Use and Their Well-Being in 29 Countries" (2020) in Journal of Adolescent Health
  • "Social Media Use and Cyber-Bullying: A Cross-National Analysis of Young People in 42 Countries" (2020) in Journal of Adolescent Health
  • "Social media use intensity, social media use problems, and mental health among adolescents: Investigating directionality and mediating processes" (2020) in Computers in Human Behavior
  • "Problematic social media use in childhood and adolescence" (2024) in Addictive Behaviors
  • "International perspectives on social media use among adolescents: Implications for mental and social well-being and substance use" (2021) in Computers in Human Behavior

Regina van den Eijnden frequently publishes in several venues, with multiple contributions to:

  • Computers in Human Behavior
  • Journal of Adolescent Health
  • Journal of Behavioral Addictions
  • Journal of Youth and Adolescence
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

Collaboration is an important aspect of their research. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Ina M. Koning
  • Helen G. M. Vossen
  • Meyran Boniel-Nissim
  • Suzanne M. Geurts
  • Maartje Boer

Best Publications

  • The Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS): Some Psychometric Properties

    G.J. Meerkerk;R.J.J.M. van den Eijnden;A.A. Vermulst;H.F.L. Garretsen

  • The Social Media Disorder Scale

    Regina J.J.M. van den Eijnden;Jeroen S. Lemmens;Patti M. Valkenburg

  • Online communication, compulsive Internet use, and psychosocial well-being among adolescents: a longitudinal study.

    Regina J. J. M. van den Eijnden;Gert-Jan Meerkerk;Ad A. Vermulst;Renske Spijkerman

  • Online video game addiction: identification of addicted adolescent gamers.

    Antonius J. Van Rooij;Tim M. Schoenmakers;Ad A. Vermulst;Regina J.J.M. Van Den Eijnden

  • Compulsive internet use among adolescents: bidirectional parent-child relationships.

    Regina J. J. M. van den Eijnden;Renske Spijkerman;Ad A. Vermulst;Tony J. van Rooij

  • Predicting compulsive Internet use : It's all about sex

    Gert-Jan Meerkerk;Regina J.J.M. Van Den Eijnden;Henk F.L. Garretsen

  • Daily and Compulsive Internet Use and Well-Being in Adolescence: A Diathesis-Stress Model Based on Big Five Personality Traits

    Niels van der Aa;Geertjan Overbeek;Rutger C. M. E. Engels;Ron H. J. Scholte

  • Adolescents' Intense and Problematic Social Media Use and Their Well-Being in 29 Countries.

    Maartje Boer;Regina J.J.M. van den Eijnden;Meyran Boniel-Nissim;Suzy Lai Wong

  • Social Media Use and Cyber-Bullying: A Cross-National Analysis of Young People in 42 Countries

    Wendy Craig;Meyran Boniel-Nissim;Nathan King;Sophie D. Walsh

  • Is compulsive internet use related to sensitivity to reward and punishment, and impulsivity?

    G. J. Meerkerk;R. J. J. M. van den Eijnden;I. H. A. Franken;H. F. L. Garretsen

  • The impact of heavy and disordered use of games and social media on adolescents' psychological, social, and school functioning.

    Regina van den Eijnden;Ina M. Koning;Suzan M. Doornwaard;Femke van Gurp

  • Preventing heavy alcohol use in adolescents (PAS): cluster randomized trial of a parent and student intervention offered separately and simultaneously

    Ina M Koning;Wilma A M Vollebergh;Filip Smit;Jacqueline E E Verdurmen

  • Social media use intensity, social media use problems, and mental health among adolescents: Investigating directionality and mediating processes

    Maartje Boer;Gonneke W.J.M. Stevens;Catrin Finkenauer;Margaretha E. de Looze

  • Explaining adolescents' smoking and drinking behavior: the concept of smoker and drinker prototypes in relation to variables of the theory of planned behavior.

    Renske Spijkerman;Regina J.J.M. van den Eijnden;Salvatore Vitale;Rutger C.M.E. Engels

  • Video game addiction test: validity and psychometric characteristics.

    Antonius J van Rooij;Tim M Schoenmakers;Regina J J M van den Eijnden;Ad A Vermulst

  • Socioeconomic Differences in Alcohol-Specific Parenting Practices and Adolescents’ Drinking Patterns

    Renske Spijkerman;Regina J.J.M. van den Eijnden;Annemarie Huiberts

  • Narcissistic adolescents' attention-seeking following social rejection: Links with social media disclosure, problematic social media use, and smartphone stress

    Skyler T. Hawk;Regina J.J.M. van den Eijnden;Caspar J. van Lissa;Tom F.M. ter Bogt

  • An Introduction to Deviance-Regulation Theory: The Effect of Behavioral Norms on Message Framing:

    Hart Blanton;Anne E. Stuart;Regina J.J.M. Van den Eijnden

  • The Bidirectional Relationships Between Online Victimization and Psychosocial Problems in Adolescents: A Comparison with Real-Life Victimization

    Regina van den Eijnden;Ad Vermulst;Antonius J. van Rooij;Ron H. J. Scholte

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Symptoms, Social Media Use Intensity, and Social Media Use Problems in Adolescents: Investigating Directionality.

    Maartje Boer;Gonneke Stevens;Catrin Finkenauer;Regina van den Eijnden

  • A Longitudinal Test of the Theory of Planned Behavior Predicting Smoking Onset among Asthmatic and Non-asthmatic Adolescents

    Monique O. M. Van De Ven;Rutger C. M. E. Engels;Roy Otten;Regina J. J. M. Van Den Eijnden

Frequent Co-Authors

Rutger C. M. E. Engels
Rutger C. M. E. Engels Erasmus University Rotterdam
Tom F. M. ter Bogt
Tom F. M. ter Bogt Utrecht University
Wilma A. M. Vollebergh
Wilma A. M. Vollebergh Utrecht University
Ine Vanwesenbeeck
Ine Vanwesenbeeck Utrecht University
Marloes Kleinjan
Marloes Kleinjan Utrecht University
Ad A. Vermulst
Ad A. Vermulst Radboud University
Roy Otten
Roy Otten Radboud University
Geertjan Overbeek
Geertjan Overbeek University of Amsterdam
Bram P. Buunk
Bram P. Buunk University of Groningen
Skyler T. Hawk
Skyler T. Hawk Chinese University of Hong Kong

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