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Marie Jaroň Bedrošová, Ph.D. is a postdoc researcher at the Department of Media Studies at the Faculty of Social Studies at Masaryk University and an editorial assistant at Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace. Her research interests are cyberhate and online discrimination with a focus on children and adolescents.
AWARDS
- 2020 - Dean's award for excellent PhD. students (Faculty of Social Studies, MU)
- 2022 - Vice-rector's award for excellent results in doctoral studies (MU)
Journal articles
2024
- Jaron Bedrosova, M., Dufkova, E., Machackova, H., Huang, Y., & Blaya, C. (2024). Bias-based cyberaggression related to origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and weight: Systematic review of young people’s experiences, risk and protective factors, and the consequences. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380241275971
- Machackova, H., Jaron Bedrosova, M., Muzik, M., Zlamal, R., Fikrlova, J., Literova, A., Dufkova, E., Smahel, D., Boomgaarden, H., Song, H., Tolochko, P., d'Haenens, L., Joris, W., Kalmus, V., Tikerperi, M.-L., Opermann, S., Napp, M., Soidla, I., Uibos, A., Soo, K., ... & Helsper, E. J. (2024). Digital skills among youth: A dataset from a three-wave longitudinal survey in six European countries. Data in Brief, 54, 110396. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2024.110396
2023
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Bedrosova, M., Kvardova, N., & Machackova, H. (2023). Bystanders’ Victim Blaming and Minimizing Consequences of Weight-Based Cyberhate Attacks: The Roles of anti-Fat Attitudes, Body-Positive Online Content, and Gender. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 38(9-10), 6915-6941. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605221140037 https://osf.io/sxkg4
- Bedrošová, M., Mylek, V., Dedkova, L., & Velicu, A. (2023). Who is searching for cyberhate? Adolescents’ characteristics associated with intentional or unintentional exposure to cyberhate. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 26(7), 462–471. https://doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2022.0201 https://osf.io/3u8th/
- Görzig, A., Blaya, C., Bedrosova, M., Audrin, C., & Machackova, H. (2023). The amplification of cyberhate victimisation by discrimination and low life satisfaction: Can supportive environments mitigate the risks? The Journal of Early Adolescence, 43(1), 5–36. https://doi.org/10.1177/02724316221078826
2022
- Bedrosova, M., Machackova, H., Serek, J., Smahel, D., & Blaya, C. (2022). The relation between the cyberhate and cyberbullying experiences of adolescents in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia. Computers in Human Behavior, 126, 107013, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2021.107013
2019
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Görzig, A., Bedrosova, M., & Machackova, H. (2019). Do stereotypes of mental and developmental disorders predict bystander intentions in cyberbullying? An application of the stereotype content model. International Journal of Developmental Science, 13(3-4), 83-95. https://doi.org/10.3233/DEV-190270
Reports
2024
- Jaron Bedrosova, M. (2024). Cyberhate targeting the body: Young Czech people’s perceptions of cyberhate that targets weight and physical disability. Masaryk University.
2023
- Kardefelt Winther, D., Stoilova, M., Büchi, M., Twesigye, R., Smahel, D., Bedrosova, M., Kvardova, N., & Livingstone, S. (2023). Children’s exposure to hate messages and violent images online. UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight.
- Machackova, H., Jaron Bedrosova, M., Tolochko, P., Muzik, M., Waechter, N., & Boomgaarden, H. (2023). Digital skills among children and youth: A report from a three-wave longitudinal study in six countries. KU Leuven: ySKILLS. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8304512
2022
- Bedrosova, M., Dufkova, E., Dembytska, N., Gerzicakova, M., & Dedkova, L. (2022). Cyberhate in Czech families: Adolescents’ experiences andtheir caregivers’ knowledge. Brno: Masaryk University.
- Vissenberg, J., Spurava, G., Terčová, N., Morávková, H., Bedrošova, M., Bossens, E., Macháčková, Ha., Kotilainen, S., & d'Haenens, L. (2022). Report on the role of critical information skills in recognising mis- and disinformation. KU Leuven, Leuven: ySKILLS.
2020
- Machackova, H., Blaya, C., Bedrosova, M., Smahel, D., & Staksrud, E. (2020). Children’s experiences with cyberhate. EU Kids Online. https://doi.org/10.21953/lse.zenkg9xw6pua
2019
- Dědková, L., Macháčková, H., Hlavová, R., Bedrošová, M., Horák, O., & Danhofer, P. (2019). Chování dospívajících s epilepsií na internetu 2018. Brno: Masaryk University.
2018
- Bedrošová, M., Hlavová, R., Macháčková, H., Dedkova, L., & Šmahel, D. (2018). Czech children on the internet: Report from a survey at primary and secondary schools. Project EU Kids Online IV – the Czech Republic. Brno: Masaryk University.
Conferences
2024
- Jaron Bedrosova, M., Kvardova, N., Machackova, H., & Matthes, J. (2024). What affects bystanders’ responses towards cyberhate in social media news? An experimental study of hate against plus-size people. Presented at the 28th Workshop on Aggression, Nottingham, United Kingdom. Available here.
- Jaron Bedrosova, M., & Matthes, J. (2024). An inquiry of audience’s appraisals and reactions to cyberhate in news discussions on social media: The role of perceived group entitativity. Presented at the 10th European Communication Conference (ECREA), Ljubljana, Slovenia. Available here.
- Mužík, M., Jaroň Bedrošová, M., Mascheroni, G. & Macháčková, H. (2024, September 24-27). Are civically active youths prone to spreading misinformation? The role of perceived discrimination. Presented at the 10th European Communication Conference (ECREA), Ljubljana, Slovenia. Available here.
2023
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Jaron Bedrosova, M., Mylek, V., & Dedkova, L. (2023). (Cyber)victimization among Czech youth: Comparing experiences of non-heterosexual and heterosexual adolescents. Presented at the 13th Conference of the Media Psychology Division (MediaPsych 2023), Belval, Luxembourg. Available here.
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Jaron Bedrosova, M., Tercova, N., De Coninck, D., Pyżalski, J., Waechter, N., & Machackova, H. (2023). Adolescents‘ intentional and unintentional exposure to cyberhate: The role of digital skills and perceived discrimination. Presented at 27th Workshop on Aggression, London, United Kingdom. Available here.
- Machackova, H., Jaron Bedrosova, M., & Shukla, S. (2023). Adolescents’ responses to cyberaggression: The role of empathy, assertiveness, and attitudes toward cyberaggression. Presented at 27th Workshop on Aggression, London, United Kingdom.
2022
- Bedrošová, M., Kvardová, N., & Macháčková, H. (2022). Bystanders’ victim blaming and minimizing consequences of weight-based cyberhate attacks: The roles of anti-fat attitudes, body-positive online content, and gender. Presented at 26th Workshop on Aggression, Jena, Germany.
- Bedrošová, M., Terčová, N., Macháčková, H., & Pyzalski, J. (2022, October 19-22). Adolescents’ intentional and unintentional exposure to cyberhate: The role of digital skills. Presented at the 9th European Communication Conference (ECREA), Aarhus, Denmark. Available here.
2021
- Bedrosova, M., Dufkova, E., & Machackova, H. (2021, November). A systematic review of empirical studies on risk and protective factors for cyberhate experiences of young people. Presented at 25th Workshop on Aggression, Turku, Finland.
- Bedrosova, M., Machackova, H., Serek, J., Smahel, D., Blaya, C., Izrael, P., Holdos, J., & Pyzalski, J. (2021, September). The cyberhate and cyberbullying experiences of children in Czechia, Poland and Slovakia: Testing the bifactor model. Presented at the 8th European Communication Conference (ECREA), online.
- Görzig, A., Blaya, C., Bedrosova, M., Audrin, C., & Machackova, H. (2021, November). The amplification of cyberhate victimisation by discrimination and low life satisfaction: Can supportive environments mitigate the risks?. Presented at 25th Workshop on Aggression, Turku, Finland.
- Machackova, H., Bedrosova, M., Dedkova, L. (2021, November). The bystander intervention model: An experimental study on adolescents’ reactions to cyberaggression. Presented at 25th Workshop on Aggression, Turku, Finland.
2019
- Bedrosova, M., Dedkova, L., Machackova, H., & Izrael, P. (2019, November). Who is searching for cyberhate? Cross-cultural comparison of Visegrad countries. Presented at 24th Workshop on Aggression, Stavanger, Norway.
2018
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Bedrošová, M., Macháčková, H., & Šmahel, D. (2018, November). Cyberhate in the context of online risk experiences among youth. Presented at the 7th European Communication Conference (ECREA), Lugano, Switzerland.
Book reviews
2019
- Bedrošová, M. (2019). The Changing Face of Online Hate. Mediální studia, 13(2), 178–181.
Popularizations
2024
- Jaroň Bedrošová, M. (2024, September): Bias-based cyberaggression related to origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and weight. IRTIS blog. [blogpost] Available here.
- Jaroň Bedrošová, M. in TV interview. (2024, January 28). Ďuďáková, J. Bulvár a jeho titulky o váze a vzhledu osobností. Newsroom ČT, Česká televize. Available here. [Czech]
2023
- Bedrošová, M., in public talk. (2023, March 28 & 29). Debata k filmu Girl Gang u příležitosti festivalu Jeden svět. Ústí nad Orlicí.
- Bedrošová, M., & Lebedíková, M., in podcast interview. Zúbek, M. (2023, January 15). Kybernenávist a pornografie na internetu. Podcast My lidé. Available here. [Czech]
2022
- Bedrošová, M., in radio interview. Český Rozhlas Brno (2022, March 18). Commentary on hate speech against migrants. Available here. [Czech]
- Bedrošová, M. (2022, April 28). Researching children’s and adolescents’ experiences with cyberhate. Cutting-edge Communication Research; Amsterdam School of Communication Research. [lecture].
- Bedrošová, M., in TV coverage. Poláková, K. (2022, October 2). Nenávist na internetu. Česká televize - Události ČT. Available here. [Czech]
- Bedrošová, M., in live TV coverage. Poláková, K. (2022, September 29). Nenávist na internetu. Česká televize - Živý vstup v Události ČT.
- Bedrošová, M., in magazine article. Masaryková, B. (2022, March 1). Mlčaním obeti kyberšikany nepomôžeme, hovorí prvá doktorka štúdia médií. STISK online. Available here. [Czech]
- Bedrošová, M., & Dědková, L., in press release. Muni.cz (2022, September 27). Odborníci z Masarykovy univerzity zjišťovali v českých rodinách data o kybernenávisti. Masarykova univerzita. Available here. [Czech]
- Bedrošová, M., Dufková, E., & Geržičáková, M., in magazine article. Peringerová, G. (2022, November). Rodiče nevědí, že se jejich děti staly obětí kybernenávisti. Masarykova univerzita - Magazín M. Available here. [Czech]
- Bedrošová, M., & Lebedíková, M. (2022, April 21). Digitální blízkost | Specifika online komunikace: anonymita a odosobnění v kontextu nenávistných projevů a romantických vztahů. National Gallery Prague. [lecture]
- Bedrošová, M. & Terčová, N. (2022, November 28). How do digital skills relate to cyberhate exposure? ySKILLS. [blogpost]. Available here.
- Terčová, N., Bedrošová, M., & Lebedíková, M. (2022, September 9). Marie Bedrošová & Michaela Lebedíková talk about The Czech Republic's contribution (in Czech). ySKILLS EU YouTube channel. [popularization video] Available here. [Czech]
Marie Jaroň Bedrošová, Ph.D.
E-mail: marie.bedrosova@mail.muni.cz
ORCID: 0000-0002-0293-3520
ResearchGate: Marie Jaron Bedrosova
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Research interests
- cyberhate and online discrimination
- ICTs and children and adolescents