Welcome Address by the Organiser of the Conference

Melzer, André, University Luxembourg (andre.melzer@uni.lu)

1On behalf of the scientific committee as well as the organisation committee, I welcome you to the 13th biennial Conference of the Media Psychology Division of the German Psychological Society (DGPs) on the Belval Campus of the University of Luxembourg!

2We are pleased to see such a large number of international researchers coming together to present a wide range of topics on current issues in media psychology and related fields under the conference theme “Inclusion and Diversity in Media Psychology.”

3We had a record number of submissions for the different conference formats this year, including posters, research reports, position papers, and the inaugural Journal of Media Psychology (JMP) panel, resulting in a high caliber scientific program.

4We are particularly proud and honoured that Sonia Livingstone (London School of Economics and Political Science) and Meryl Alper (Northeastern University) accepted our invitation as keynote speakers. Their presentations with a focus on digital media and disability or regarding the use of interactive media by children and adolescents provide important information for research, policy and stakeholders in our mediatised society.

5Two pre-conferences will serve as additional highlights of MediaPsych 2023:

• This year’s PhD workshop led by Leonard Reinecke, Sabine Trepte and German Neubaum will again provide valuable insight and support to a select group of researchers beginning their careers in media psychology research.
• Offered for the first time, the theory-building workshop led by Daniel Possler and Adrian Meier focuses on the development and advancement of social science theories as well as practical exercises specifically for early career researchers.

7Together with the conference dinner and optional social and communication activities, we are certain that the MediaPsych2023 conference, taking place in the heart of Europe, will be an inspiring resource for all participants.

8We are very much looking forward to welcoming you in Luxembourg and wish you an exciting and inspiring conference!