Research

My current research focuses on the intersection of culture and health communication for Turkish-Dutch citizens in the Netherlands. As a Ph.D. Candidate at the Behavioral Science Institute of Radboud University, my current project explores the effectiveness of mass-mediated health campaigns across three generations of Turkish-Dutch citizens. This research aims to enhance our understanding of health communication in multicultural societies and contribute to more effective public health strategies.

As an advocate for open science, I strive to make my research accessible and applicable beyond academia. I welcome collaborations and discussions with fellow researchers, health professionals, and anyone interested in the role of culture in health communication.

This page overviews my ongoing projects, publications, conference presentations, knowledge utilization, and memberships.

  • Akpinar, M., Vandeberg, L., Hendriks Vettehen, P. G. J., & Hendriks, H. (in preparation). The relation between Cultural Background and Health Campaign Effectiveness in Three Generations of Turkish-Dutch and native Dutch Citizens
  • Akpinar, M., Vandeberg, L., Vettehen, P. H., Hofhuis, J., & Hendriks, H. (2025). Examining acculturation in three generations of turkish-dutch citizens: the role of national identification, cultural values, language, and media use. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 105, 102129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2024.102129
  • Hachmang, D.D., Os, R.G. van, Akpinar, M. & Pool, E.M.C. van der (2019). Webcare via openbare en privé sociale media: Een corpusonderzoek naar het effect van Conversational Human Voice in de OV sector. Tijdschrift voor Taalbeheersing, 41 (2), 391-418. doi:10.5117/TVT2019.2.003.HACH
  • Akpinar, M., Os, R.G. van & Hachmang, D.D. (2019). 'Fijn dat ik je kon helpen, Simone': 'Menselijk'  communicerende OV-aanbieders. Tekst[Blad], 25 (1), 12-15.
  • Hornikx, J.M.A., Akpinar, M., Boerhof, R., Bun, M. van, Dunnewind, M., Haukes, R. & Pham, D. (2015). Menselijk communiceren in 140 tekens: Webcare op Twitter door Nederlandse bedrijven. Tekst[Blad], 21 (4), 28-31.
  • Hooft, A.P.J.V. van, Yildiz, I., Akpinar, M. & Meurs, F. van (2024). The use of English in job advertisements in Turkey. In F. Rodríguez González (Ed.), New perspectives on languages in contact (pp. 383-403). Berlin: Peter Lang doi: 10.3726/b21525
  • Akpinar, M. (2022). Effectief omgaan met je tijd: 50 tips om slim en productief te werken. Amsterdam: Boom
  • Os, R.G. van, Hachmang, D.D., Akpinar, M., Derksen, M. & Keuning, A. (2018). Stand van Webcare 2018: Wat is de stand van zaken anno 2018 op het gebied van digitaal klantcontact bij profit   en non-profit organisaties in Nederland? (external report). Arnhem; Nijmegen: Upstream; Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN)
  • Akpinar, M., Vandeberg, L., Hendriks Vettehen, P., Hofhuis, J. & Hendriks, H. (2025). Examining Acculturation in Three Generations of Turkish-Dutch Citizens: The Role of National Identification, Cultural Values, Language, and Media Use.
    Paper presented at Etmaal van de Communicatiewetenschap 2025 in Brugge (Belgium).  
  • Akpinar, M., Vandeberg, L., Hendriks Vettehen, P., Hofhuis, J. & Hendriks, H. (2024). Exploring Acculturation in National Identification, Cultural Values, Language, and Media Use Across Three Generations Among Turkish-Dutch Citizens. Paper presented at ECRAE 24 in Ljubljana (Slovenia).  
  • Akpinar, M., Vandeberg, L., Hendriks Vettehen, P. & Hendriks, H. (2023). Generational and cultural differences within and between Turkish-Dutch and Dutch citizens in The Netherlands. Poster presentation at BSI Day 2023 in De Lindenberg, Nijmegen (The Netherlands).  
  • Akpinar, M., Vandeberg, L., Hendriks Vettehen, P. & Hendriks, H. (2023). Generational and cultural differences within and between Turkish-Dutch and Dutch citizens in The Netherlands. Research escalator presentation at Etmaal van de Communicatiewetenschap 2023 in Enschede (The Netherlands). 
  • Akpinar, M., Os, R.G. van & Hachmang, D. D. (2019). Conversational Human Voice in Dutch webcare – a comparative study on five Public Transport companies. Paper presented at DICOEN 2019 in Gent (Belgium).
  • Os, R.G. van, Hachmang, D. D., Akpinar, M., & Pool, E.M.C. van der (2018). Conversational Human Voice in het OV – Een analyse van conversaties op openbare en gesloten social media tussen reizigers en OV-aanbieder over een nieuwe flexibele vervoersdienst. Paper presented at Etmaal van de Communicatiewetenschap 2018 in Leuven (Belgium).  
  • Os, R.G. van, Hachmang, D. D., Akpinar, M., & Pool, E.M.C. van der (2018). Conversational Human Voice in webcare: Een analyse van online conversaties met consumenten over een nieuwe OV-dienst. Paper presented at VIOT 2018 in Groningen (The Netherlands)
  • Os, R.G. van, Hachmang, D. D., Akpinar, M., & Pool, E.M.C. van der (2018). Conversational Human Voice in webcare: a study in the Public Transport sector, Stand van Webcare 2018. Research report presented at Language in Webcare 2018 in Gent (Belgium). 
  • Communication and Media research program, Behavioural Science Institue, Radboud University
  • NEFCA (Netherlands – Flanders Communication Association)
  • International Communication Association (ICA)
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Radboud University
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