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(Joep) J Hofhuis

Profile

Joep Hofhuis is an assistant professor at ESHCC’s Department of Media and Communication, where he specializes in intercultural and organizational communication. He was awarded a PhD in social and organizational psychology (University of Groningen, 2012), based on his research on cultural diversity in the workplace.

Research

His academic interests lie on the crossroads of communication science, organizational science and cross-cultural psychology. In his current research, he investigates the following questions:

1) What is the influence of (digital) media on individuals’ social identities, intercultural adaptation and diversity perceptions?

2) How do organizations communicate about cultural diversity and how does this affect their stakeholders?

3) How does intercultural communication competence relate to individual, team and organizational effectiveness?

Positions

- Board member of the International Academy for Intercultural Research (IAIR)

- Co-founder and chair of the working group of Intercultural Communication and Diversity (ICD) of the Netherlands Flanders Communication Association (NeFCA)

- Member of the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) of EUR's department of Media and Communication.

- Member of the International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP)

Teaching

At ESHCC, Joep Hofhuis teaches courses on Diversity and Inclusion in Organizational Communication and Intercultural Communication at Work. He is also involved in teaching quantitative research methods, as well as in supervising Bachelor and Master theses.

• All publications (34)

  • Article (10)

    • J. Hofhuis, J. Jongerling, K.I. Van der Zee & J. Jansz (2020). Validation of the Multicultural Personality Questionnaire Short Form (MPQ-SF) for use in the context of international education. PLoS One (online), 15 (12):e0244425. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244425
    • M. Carmona, D. Sindic, R. Guerra & J. Hofhuis (2020). Human and Global Identities: Different Prototypical Meanings of All‐Inclusive Identities. Political Psychology. doi: 10.1111/pops.12659
    • J. Hofhuis, M.F. Schilderman & A. Verdooren (2020). Multicultural personality and effectiveness in an intercultural training simulation: The role of stress and pro‐active communication. International Journal of Psychology. doi: 10.1002/ijop.12647
    • J. Hofhuis, K. Hanke & T. Rutten (2019). Social networking sites and acculturation of international sojourners in the Netherlands: the mediating role of psychological alienation and online social support. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 69, 120-130. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2019.02.002
    • J. Hofhuis, M. Mensen, L.M. Ten Den, A. Van Den Berg, M.C. Van Tilburg, M. Koopman-Draijer, C. Smits & S. De Vries (2018). Does functional diversity increase effectiveness of community care teams? The moderating role of shared vision, interaction frequency and team reflexivity. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 48 (10), 535-548. doi: 10.1111/jasp.12533
    • J. Hofhuis, P.G.A. Van der Rijt & M. Vlug (2016). Diversity climate enhances work outcomes through trust and openness in workgroup communication. SpringerPlus, 5 (714), 1-14. doi: 10.1186/s40064-016-2499-4
    • J. Hofhuis, K.I. Van der Zee & S. Otten (2016). Dealing with differences: the impact of perceived diversity outcomes on selection and assessment of minority employees. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 27 (8), 1319-1339. doi: 10.1080/09585192.2015.1072100
    • J. Hofhuis, K.I. Van der Zee & S. Otten (2015). Measuring Employee Perception on the Effects of Cultural Diversity at Work: Development of the Benefits and Threats of Diversity Scale. Quality and Quantity, 49 (1), 177-201. doi: 10.1007/s11135-013-9981-7
    • J. Hofhuis, K.I. Van der Zee & S. Otten (2014). Comparing antecedents of voluntary job turnover among majority and minority employees. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 33 (8), 735-749. doi: 10.1108/EDI-09-2013-0071
    • J. Hofhuis, K.I. Van der Zee & S. Otten (2012). Social identity patterns in culturally diverse organizations: The role of diversity climate. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 42 (4), 964-989. doi: 10.1111-j.1559-1816.2011.00848.x

  • Book / Monograph / Book editorial (2)

    • Scholarly Publication (1)

      • J. Hofhuis (2012). Dealing with Differences; Managing the Benefits and Threats of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace. Groningen: University of Groningen

    • Professional Publication (1)

      • J. Hofhuis & M.N. Van 't Hoog (2010). Handboek Succesvolle Diversiteitsinterventies. Den Haag: Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties

  • Part of book - Chapter (4)

    • Scholarly Publication (3)

      • M.C.M. Sommier, J.C. van Sterkenburg & J. Hofhuis (2019). Color-blind ideology in traditional and online media: Towards a future research agenda. In Mediated Intercultural Communication in a Digital Age (pp. 1-15). London: Routledge doi: 10.4324/9780203731611-2
      • L. Rijsdijk, J. Hofhuis, M. De Bot & S. De Vries (2018). Succesfactoren voor interprofessioneel samenwerken: Een verkenning van de internationale literatuur en implicaties voor onderwijs. In V. De Waal (Ed.), Interprofessioneel werken en innoveren in teams. Bussum: Coutinho
      • K.I. Van der Zee & J. Hofhuis (2018). Conflict Management Styles Across Cultures. In Y.Y. Kim (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of Intercultural Communication. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell doi: 10.1002/9781118783665

    • Professional Publication (1)

      • C. Smits, J. Hofhuis, L. Rijsdijk, M. Mensen & S. De Vries (2016). Interprofessioneel samenwerken rond ouderen in de wijk: Succesfactoren als handvat voor verbetering. In J.P. Wilken & A. Van Bergen (Eds.), Handboek Werken in de Wijk (pp. 145-154). Amsterdam: SWP Publishers

  • Report (7)

    • Scholarly Publication (1)

      • J. Hofhuis & A. Van Drunen (2019). De ontwikkeling van de beeldvorming rondom culturele diversiteit bij de Rijksoverheid in de periode 2008-2018. (Extern rapport). Rotterdam: Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Communication, and Culture (ERMeCC) [go to publisher's site]

    • Professional Publication (6)

      • J. Hofhuis, M. Mensen, L.M. Ten Den, A. Van Den Berg, M. Koopman-Draijer, C. Smits & S. De Vries (2015). Succesfactoren voor Interprofessioneel Samenwerken in de Wijk. Een kwantitatief onderzoek onder Nederlandse zorg- en welzijnsprofessionals. (Extern rapport). Zwolle: Hogeschool Windesheim
      • L. Rijsdijk, J. Hofhuis, L.M. Ten Den & S. De Vries (2015). Interprofessioneel samenwerken in sociale wijkteams: succesfactoren en implicaties voor onderwijs: een internationale verkenning. (Extern rapport). Zwolle: Hogeschool Windesheim
      • L.M. Ten Den, J. Hofhuis & S. De Vries (2015). Het roer gaat om in het HRM van zorg en welzijn. (Extern rapport). Zwolle: Hogeschool Windesheim, Lectoraat Sociale Innovatie en Verscheidenheid
      • J. Hofhuis, K.I. Van der Zee & S. Otten (2011). Cultuurverschillen op de werkvloer: Beeldvorming en Interventies rondom Culturele Diversiteit bij de Rijksoverheid. (Extern rapport). Groningen: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Instituut voor Integratie en Sociale Weerbaarheid
      • J. Hofhuis & M.N. Van 't Hoog (2010). Onderzoekrapport Succesvolle Diversiteitsinterventies bij de Nederlandse Overheid. (Extern rapport). Groningen: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Instituut voor Integratie en Sociale Weerbaarheid
      • J. Hofhuis, K.I. Van der Zee & S. Otten (2008). Uitstroom van Allochtonen bij de Rijksoverheid. (Extern rapport). Den Haag: Arbeidsmarkt en -Opleidingsfonds Rijk

  • Lecture (3)

    • Scholarly Publication (1)

      • J. Hofhuis, P.H.J. Schafraad, D. Trilling, N. de Luca & B. Van Manen (2020, februari 6). Automated Content Analysis of Cultural Diversity Perspectives in Corporate Annual Reports: Development, Validation and Future Research Agenda. Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 24 Hours of Communication Science.

    • Professional Publication (1)

      • J. Hofhuis & J.C. van Sterkenburg (2018, juni 13). Intercultural competences. Rotterdam, IBCoM Away Day.

    • Semiscientific Publication (1)

      • J. Hofhuis (2017, september 19). Kleurenblind diversiteitsbeleid, bestaat dat wel? Buurtcentrum De Meevaart, Amsterdam, Wetenschap in de Wijk.

  • Other output (8)

    • B.G. Zerebecki, S.J. Opree, J. Hofhuis & M.S.S.E. Janssen (2021). What attracts Polish youth viewers to entertainment TV shows? Etmaal van de Communicatiewetenschap: Online (2021, februari 4 - 2021, februari 5).
    • J. Hofhuis (2018). Social Network Sites and Acculturation of Short-term Sojourners. ECREA Conference: Lugano, Switzerland (2018, oktober 31 - 2018, november 3).
    • J. Hofhuis (2018). Organizer Symposium: Digital Media, Acculturation, and Adaptation. 24 Hours of Communication Science: Ghent, Belgium (2018, februari 8 - 2018, februari 9).
    • J. Hofhuis (2018). Social Network Sites and Acculturation of Short-Term Sojourners. 24 Hours of Communication Science: Ghent, Belgium (2018, februari 8 - 2018, februari 9).
    • J. Hofhuis (2018). Identifying with other internationals: the influence of multicultural personality on social identity patterns of international students. IACCP Conference: Guelph, Canada (2018, juli 1 - 2018, juli 5).
    • J. Hofhuis & T. Rutten (2017). How does Facebook use affect Acculturation of Short-term Sojourners? IAIR Conference: New York, NY (2017, juni 25 - 2017, juni 29).
    • J. Hofhuis & T. Rutten (2017). The influence of Facebook contact with Home Country Relations on Acculturation of Short-term Sojourners. 24 Hours of Communication Science: Tilburg, the Netherlands (2017, januari 26).
    • J. Hofhuis, M. Schilderman & A. Verdooren (2017). The influence Multicultural Personality on Effectiveness in Simulated Intercultural Interactions. IAIR Conference: New York, NY (2017, juni 25 - 2017, juni 29).

• Teaching (6)

  Research Traineeship

  Title

  Research Traineeship

  Year

  2020

  Year level

  MA-1

  Diversity and Inclusion in Strategic Com

  Title

  Diversity and Inclusion in Strategic Com

  Year

  2020

  Year level

  MA

  Intercultural Communication at Work

  Title

  Intercultural Communication at Work

  Year

  2020

  Year level

  BA-2, BA-3

  Methods of Media Research MB

  Title

  Methods of Media Research MB

  Year

  2020

  Year level

  MA

  Master's Thesis Media Studies

  Title

  Master's Thesis Media Studies

  Year

  2020

  Year level

  MA, MA, MA, MA

  Master Class

  Title

  Master Class

  Year

  2020

  Year level

  MA, MA, MA, MA

• Present position

  Assistant Professor

  University

  Erasmus University Rotterdam

  School

  Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication

  Department

  Department of Media and Communication

  Country

  The Netherlands

  Telephone

  0104081362