Members
Marie Jaron Bedrosova, Ph.D., is a postdoc researcher at Interdisciplinary Research Team on Internet and Society (IRTIS) and an assistant professor at the Department of Media Studies at the Faculty of Social Studies at Masaryk University. She also works as reviews editor at Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace. Her research interests are cyberaggression, cyberhate, online toxicity, and online discrimination. She uses various methodologies in her studies, including experimental, longitudinal, and cross-cultural designs.
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)
- 2023 - Seal of Excellence, European Commision, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions PF, project CYBERPLUS
Journal articles
2025
-
Jaron Bedrosova, M., Tercova, N., De Coninck, D., Pyżalski, J., Waechter, N., & Machackova, H. (2025). Adolescents’ intentional and unintentional cyberhate exposure in Estonia, Finland, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Portugal: The role of perceived discrimination and digital literacy. Journal of Children and Media, 19(4), 864–883. https://doi.org/10.1080/17482798.2025.2480091
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
-
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
-
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
Book chapters
2025
- Jaron Bedrosova, M. (2025). Groups with low-entitativity in cyberhate research: Bystanders’ cognitive and affective assessments of cyberhate. In M. F. Wright (Ed.), Research handbook on cyberpsychology (pp. 168-184). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803929484.00011
2024
- Kalmus, V., Batista, S., Opermann, S., Tercova, N., & Jaron Bedrosova, M. (2024). Child vulnerability in the digital world. In D. Kutsar, M. Beilmann, & O. Nahkur (Eds.), Child vulnerability and vulnerable subjectivity. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61333-3_8
Reports
2026
-
Jaron Bedrosova, M., Dvorak, V., Machackova, H., Jansova, I., Bielikova, K., Jurikova, M., & Kozumplikova, K. (2026). Generative artificial intelligence through the eyes of Czech children and adolescents: Findings from the EU Kids Online V project. Masaryk University.
2024
- Jaron Bedrosova, M. (2024). Cyberhate targeting the body: Young Czech people’s perceptions of cyberhate that targets weight and physical disability. Masaryk University.
- Jaron Bedrosova, M. (2024). Plus-size hate: Exploring young Czech people's reactions to cyberhate targeting overweight people. 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
2025
- Jaroň Bedrošová, M., Mýlek, V., & Macháčková, H. (2025). Learning to hate? Exploring long-term effects of adolescents’ cyberhate exposure. 14th Conference of the Media Psychology Division (MediaPsych 2025), Duisburg, Germany. Available here.
-
Machackova, H., Jaron Bedrosova, M., & Pfetsch, J. (2025, November 26-28). 29th Workshop on Aggression [Conference organisation]. Brno. https://irtis.muni.cz/woa
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
-
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.
-
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
-
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
2025
- Jaroň Bedrošová, M. (2025, February). Podobizna: Internetová bezpečnost dětí [Portrait: Internet safety of children] [TV interview]. Dobré ráno, Česká televize. Available here. [Czech]
- Jaroň Bedrošová, M. (2025, May). Události, kometáře: Rozhovor [Events, comments: Interview] [TV interview]. Česká televize. Available here. [Czech]
- Jaroň Bedrošová, M. & Šaradín Lebedíková, M. (2025). Umělá inteligence: fenomén deepfakes [Artificial intelligence: The phenomenon of deepfakes] [blog post]. Šance dětem. Available here. [Czech]
- Jaroň Bedrošová, M., & Švestková, A. (2025, November). Násilí a šikana v kyberprostoru [Violence and bullying in cyberspace] [public lecture]. Sorptimist International Brno. Available here. [Czech]
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. (2024, March 4). Debata o kyberšikaně v rámci Café Evropa [Debate on cyberbullying at Café Evropa] [public talk]. Lux Audience Award. Olomouc. Available here. [Czech]
-
Jaroň Bedrošová, M., (2024). Children's and adolescents' experiences with cyberaggression [online presentation]. Presented at Children in the world of social media. ProEduca. Available here. [English]
- Jaroň Bedrošová, M., (2024). Scientific communication skills for social scientists: Insights on writing articles and presenting at conferences [online lecture]. Europen Digital UniverCity (EDUC). [English]
-
Jaron Bedrosova, M., Cenek, J., Slavik, L., & Shukla, S. (2024, December). New trends in experimental design [workshop]. Masaryk university. https://irtis.muni.cz/for-media/research-workshop-new-trends-in-experimental-design
- 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]
- Jaroň Bedrošová, M., in newspaper article. Kabourková, M. (2024, September 2). Riziko kyberšikany s nástupem do školy roste. Jak chránit své dítě a na co si dát pozor? [The risk of cyberbullying increases when children start school. How can you protect your child and what should you watch out for?] [newspaper interview] CNN Prima News. Available here. [Czech]
2023
-
Jaron Bedrosova (2023). Blog: The amplification of cyberhate victimisation by discrimination and low life satisfaction: Can supportive environments mitigate the risks? [blog post]. IRTIS. Available here. [Czech and English]
- 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]
- Vissenberg, J., Spurava, G., & Bedrosova, M. (2022). How good are young people at spotting online mis- and disinformation? Findings from a multi-method study. ySKILLS. Available here. [English]
2021
-
Bedrosova, M., & Machackova, H. (2021, June). CO:RE Ethics Webinar: Ethical issues arising in comparative and longitudinal research with children [webinar]. Available here. [English]
2020
- Bedrosova, M. (2020). Children's experiences with cyberhate - new research report [blog post]. IRTIS. Available here. [English]
- Bedrosova, M. (2020, June). Online realita se od té offline nedá oddělit, to musejí děti vědět, říká odbornice na kybernenávist [Online reality cannot be separated from offline reality, and children need to know this, says cyberhate expert] [radio interview]. Radio Wave: Houpačky. Available here. [Czech]
- Bedrosova, M. (2020). European children’s experiences of cyberhate [blog post]. LSE. Available here. [English]
- Bedrosova, M. (2020, September). Setkání s kybernenávistí u dětí a dospívajících: Data z projektu EU Kids online [Cyberhate experiences of children and adolescents: Data from EU Kids Online]. Presented at 6th CyberCon, Brno, The Czech Republic. Available here. [Czech]
- Machackova, H., & Bedrošová, M. (2020, June). EU KIDS ONLINE: Agrese a nenávist na internetu [EU KIDS ONLINE: Aggression and hate on the internet] [online presentation]. Presented at EU Kids Online Slovensko: Online konferencía o výsledkoch výskumu EU Kids Online Slovensko, Slovakia.
2019
- Bedrosova, M. (2019, January). Poradna s Marií Bedrošovou z FSS Masarykovy univerzity na téma nebezpečí, která číhají na děti na internetu, a jak je před nimi chránit [Consultation with Marie Bedrošová from Masaryk University's Faculty of Social Studies on the dangers lurking for children on the internet and how to protect them from these dangers] [radio interview] Český rozhlas: Poradna Apetýtu. Available here. [Czech]
- Bedrosova, M. (2019). Online on the phone: Czech children’s internet use [blog post]. Global Kids Online. Available here. [English]
Marie Jaroň Bedrošová, Ph.D.
E-mail: marie.bedrosova@fss.muni.cz
ORCID: 0000-0002-0293-3520
ResearchGate: Marie Jaron Bedrosova
LinkedIn: Marie Jaroň Bedrošová
Research interests
- cyberhate and online discrimination
- ICTs and children and adolescents