Frans Folkvord

ORCID: 0000-0001-7602-3792
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Research Areas
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Child Development and Digital Technology
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
  • Digital Marketing and Social Media
  • Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • COVID-19 epidemiological studies
  • Environmental Education and Sustainability
  • Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
  • Social Media and Politics
  • Employment and Welfare Studies
  • Global Health Care Issues
  • Media Influence and Health
  • Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
  • Cardiac Health and Mental Health
  • Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
  • Misinformation and Its Impacts
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
  • Medication Adherence and Compliance

Tilburg University
2018-2025

Predict (France)
2024

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
2015-2022

Open Evidence
2018-2022

Evidence (Italy)
2021

Digital Science (United Kingdom)
2020

Corporación Internacional para el Desarrollo Educativo
2020

Radboud University Nijmegen
2012-2018

University of Amsterdam
2012-2018

Utrecht University
2016

As Internet use becomes widespread at home, parents are trying to maximize their children's online opportunities while also minimizing risks. We surveyed of 6- 14-year-olds in 8 European countries (N = 6,400). A factor analysis revealed 2 parental mediation strategies. Enabling is associated with increased but This strategy incorporates safety efforts, responds child agency, and employed when the parent or relatively digitally skilled, so may not support harm. Restrictive fewer risks cost...

10.1111/jcom.12277 article EN Journal of Communication 2017-01-11

Many different countries have been under lockdown or extreme social distancing measures to control the spread of COVID-19. The potentially far-reaching side effects these not yet fully understood. In this study we analyse results a multi-country survey conducted in Italy (N = 3,504), Spain 3,524) and United Kingdom 3,523), with two separate analyses. first analysis, examine elicitation citizens' concerns over downplaying economic consequences during COVID-19 pandemic. We for Social...

10.1371/journal.pone.0240876 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2020-10-27

Purpose The purpose of this study has three primary aims. first is to examine the amount time children spend per week on viewing vlogs. Second, authors explored children’s awareness and understanding brand or product placement in Finally, self-perceived susceptibility potential persuasive effects these Design/methodology/approach Self-reported measurements were assessed among ( N = 127, 10-13 years age). Findings Results indicate that majority frequently view vlogs their degree bonding with...

10.1108/yc-12-2018-0896 article EN Young Consumers Insight and Ideas for Responsible Marketers 2019-06-12

Most studies on social influencer marketing techniques have focused the promotion of unhealthy foods whereas little is known about healthier foods. The present experimental study investigated whether a popular real versus fictitious fit more successful in promoting healthy food products. In addition, we examined role parasocial interaction as an underlying mechanism product endorsement.We used randomized between-subject design with 154 participants (mean age: 24.0 years). Viewers' attitude...

10.1186/s12889-020-09779-y article EN cc-by BMC Public Health 2020-11-10

Previous studies have focused on the effect of food advertisements caloric intake children. However, role individual susceptibility in this is unclear. The aim study was to examine impulsivity advergames that promote energy-dense snacks children's snack intake.First, scores were assessed with a computer task. Then randomized between-subject design conducted 261 children aged 7 10 years who played an advergame promoting either or nonfood products. As extra manipulation, half each condition...

10.1542/peds.2013-3384 article EN PEDIATRICS 2014-05-06

Despite the worldwide growth in mobile health (mHealth) tools and possible benefits for both patients care providers, overall adoption levels of mHealth by professionals remain relatively low.This study aimed (1) to investigate attitudes providers experts toward context general, this (2) test acceptability feasibility a specific tool with an eating disorder (ED), called TCApp, among ED specialists.To purpose, we conducted explorative qualitative 4 in-depth group discussions several groups...

10.2196/12920 article EN cc-by JMIR mhealth and uhealth 2019-04-23

Marketers have found new ways of reaching adolescents on social platforms. Previous studies shown that advertising effectively increases the intake unhealthy foods while not so much is known about promotion healthier foods. Therefore, main aim present experimental pilot study was to examine if promoting red peppers by a popular influencer media (Instagram) increased subsequent actual vegetable among adolescents. We used randomized between-subject design with 132 (age: 13-16 y). Adolescents...

10.3390/ijerph17072243 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020-03-26

Abstract Purpose of Review There is abundant evidence that food marketing influences children’s and adults’ preferences consumption. As such, exposure to unhealthy a widely acknowledged risk factor contributing the development overweight obesity. Less known about effects healthy promotion on people’s dietary behavior. This narrative review describes research from past 5 years focused intake. Our aim gain insight into potential mechanistic underpinnings promotion, thereby building existing...

10.1007/s40429-020-00338-4 article EN cc-by Current Addiction Reports 2020-10-10

In this article, we examine the expectations of economic outlook, fear future, and behavioural change during first Covid-19 wave, for three European countries (Spain, United Kingdom, Italy) that have been severely hit. We use a novel dataset collected to monitor crisis. As outcome variables, used (e.g., labour market situation, recovery), scenario new outburst, depression, restriction individual rights freedom), across following dimensions: savings, cultural consumption, social capital,...

10.1007/s11205-021-02697-5 article EN other-oa Social Indicators Research 2021-05-08

Implicit approach reactions to energy-dense snack food can facilitate unhealthy eating in children. Therefore, an experiment was conducted test whether modifying implicit by means of a go/no-go task reduce consumption this food. The effectiveness intervention on actual intake after exposure or control advertisement tested.Children (133; age range = 7-10 years) played advergame promoting either nonfood products. Subsequently, children which the advertised consistently associated with no-go...

10.1037/hea0000365 article EN Health Psychology 2016-08-01

Packaging design is an important factor when consumers look out for healthy food. The study tested effects of packaging color and health claims a fictional fruit yoghurt package on attitude towards the product subsequently, consumer's buying intention, using 2 × between-subjects experimental design. We also whether interest in food moderating factor. found no evidence to support that visual cues (color) textual (health-related advertising claims) are effective influencing consumer product....

10.3390/ijerph17061991 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020-03-18

Abstract In the context of current COVID-19 pandemic, households throughout world have to cope with negative shocks. Previous research has shown that shocks impair cognitive function and change risk, time social preferences. this study, we analyze results a longitudinal multi-country survey conducted in Italy (N = 1652), Spain 1660) United Kingdom 1578). We measure using Cognitive Reflection Test preferences traits (risk, preferences) an experimentally validated set questions assess...

10.1038/s41598-021-83089-0 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2021-02-11

To present the outcomes of EGEA Conference on state knowledge regarding contribution diets rich in fruit and vegetables (FV) to human planetary health, commonly included One Health concept. The 9th edition (20-22 September 2023, Barcelona) provided a transversal multidisciplinary perspective FV Health, particular health individuals, society planet. Nearly 150 international scientists stakeholders discussed current knowledge. These proceedings are based both literature review scientific...

10.1007/s00394-025-03610-3 article EN cc-by-nc-nd European Journal of Nutrition 2025-03-05
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