CcaM, Center for Research on Children, Adolescents and the Media

Center for research on Children, Adolescents and the Media

CcaM strives to better understand the role of the media in children's and adolescents' lives.

RT @UvA_ASCoR: On Wednesday 22 January, 14:00 (Agnietenkapel) @MarleenKlaassen will defend her dissertation on understanding internet porn…

Dec 03, 2019

Posten, Scrollen, Appen en Snappen: Jongeren geïnspireerd door social media

Posting. Scrolling. Apping. Snapping. We know they do it, but how do they feel when doing this? According to CcaM's Project AWeSome (Adolescents, Well-being & Social Media), teens generally feel more positive than negative. In their research, the Project…

Oct 28, 2019

CcaM Visits Australia!

CcaM'er Jessica Piotrowski delivered the keynote address, titled “Generation Digital”, at the Digital Environments and Developing Minds: Research and Strategies for Professionals, Producers and Policy Maker conference in Sydney, Australia on 28 October. In…

Oct 04, 2019

Weekend of Science

CcaM researchers had a chance to meet with parents and children at UvA's "Weekend of Science" event. During the event, social and behavioral scientists from the University of Amsterdam organize activities for children - including guided tours and…

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