2025

• Beckmann, S. A., Link, E. & Bachl, M. (2025). “ChatGPT, is the influenza vaccination useful?” Comparing Perceived Argument Strength and Correctness of Pro-Vaccination-arguments from AI and Medical Experts. Journal of Science Communication, 24(2). https://doi.org/10.22323/2.24020204
• Link, E. (2025). A normative perspective on information avoidance behaviors: Separating various types of avoidance-related norms. COMMUNICATIONS-European Journal of Communication Research, 50(1), 51-62. https://doi.org/10.1515/commun-2022-0085
• Link, E. (2025). A scoping review to clarify the concept of information avoidance and its postulated and examined consequences. Communication Research. Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00936502251359856
• Link, E. (2025). Single episodes of health information seeking, scanning, and avoidance: Findings of an Experience Sampling Methods Study of German residents suffering from acute or chronic illness. Communication Research. Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00936502251328717
• Link, E. & Baumann, E. (2025). The role of physical and mental health conditions in explaining health information seeking and avoidance behaviors: an application of the planned risk information seeking model. Health Communication. Advance Online Publication. 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2025.2521010
• Link, E., & Beckmann, S. (2025). AI at everyone’s fingertips? Identifying the predictors of health information seeking intentions using AI. Communication Research Reports, 42(1), 1-11. http://doi.org/10.1080/08824096.2024.2427609
• Link, E. & Memenga, P. (2025). Physician’s seeking behaviours for health information services for their patients. European Journal of Health Communication, 6(1), 120-143. https://doi.org/10.47368/ejhc.2025.106
• Memenga, P. & Link, E. (2025). Perceived autonomy and competence support through physicians‘ digital provision of health information. European Journal of Health Communication, 6(1), 108-119. https://doi.org/10.47368/ejhc.2025.105
• Schrimpff, C., Fisse, T., Link, E., Baumann, E. & Klimmt, C. (2025). Identifying uncertainty-specific health information seeking practices in orthopaedic implant patient journeys: Findings of a qualitative interview study. European Journal of Health Communication, 6(1), 83-107. https://doi.org/10.47368/ejhc.2025.104
• Schrimpff, C., Link, E., Fisse, T., Baumann, E., & Klimmt, C. (2025). Mental models of smart implant technology: A topic modeling approach to the role of initial information and labeling. Health Communication. Advance Online Publication. 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2024.2447548

2024

• Bachl, M., Link, E., Mangold, F., & Stier, S. (2024). Search engine use for health-related purposes: Behavioral data on online health information-seeking in Germany. Health Communication, 39(8), 1651-1664. https://doi.org/10/gtg7gv
• Link, E. (2024). Health information as „Fodder for Fears“: A qualitative analysis of types and determinants of the nonuse of health information. Health Communication, (39)13, 3225-3237.  https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2024.2312611
• Link, E., Baumann, E. & Klimmt, C. (2024). Understanding the importance of trust in patients’ coping with uncertainty via health information-seeking behaviors. Communications, 49(1), 74-98. https://doi.org/10.1515/commun-2021-0117
• Link, E., Baumann, E., & Leuppert, R. (2024). Clarifying the relationship between information seeking and avoidance: Longitudinal analysis of information behaviors and their normative influences. Health Communication, 39(5), 1038-1052. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2023.2201736
• Link, E., Baumann, E., Schrimpff, C., Fisse, T. & Klimmt, C. (2024). What drives or inhibits individuals’ intention to seek information about medical innovations? Findings from an online survey among German residents. Science Communication, 46(6), 725-757. doi.org/10.1177/10755470241253815
• Link, E., Emde-Lachmund, K., Bruns, S., Dittrich, A., Stiesch, M., Haverich, A., Treue, S. & Klimmt, C. (2024). Public controversy and citizens’ attitude formation about animal research: A case for scholarship and recommendations on conflicts at the science-society interface. PLoS ONE, 19(1), e0295503. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295503
• Link, E., & Kahlor, L. A. (2024). The planned risk information seeking model applied to vaccine information avoidance and the role of affect, emotion and perceived benefits. Health Communication, 39(11), 2376-2389. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2023.2268912
• Link, E., Scheper, J. & Memenga, P. (2024). Would you mind sharing your opinion about the Covid-19 vaccination? Explaining opinion expression as a form of information sharing. European Journal of Health Communication, 5(1), 1-20. doi.org/10.47368/ejhc.2024.101
• Link, E., Stehr, P., & Rossmann, C. (2024). Explaining seeking, scanning, and avoidance of information about the mammography-screening: Results of a two-wave online survey with a stratified sample of women. Health Communication. Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2024.2385782
• Lu, Q., Link, E., Baumann, E., & Schulz, P. J. (2024). Linking patient-centered communication with cancer information avoidance: The mediating roles of patient trust and literacy. Patient Education and Counseling, 123, 108230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2024.108230
• Memenga, P. & Link, E. (2024). Patients’ intentions to use a physician-provided digital health information service: Findings from an online survey with a stratified German sample. European Journal of Health Communication, 5(2), 1-22. http://doi.org/10.47368/ejhc.2024.201
• Rihl, A., Link, E., Jakob, A., Lück-Benz, J., Stehr, P., & Thiele, F. (2024). Arbeitszufriedenheit und Arbeitsbedingungen des DGPuK-Mittelbaus: Eine Bestandsaufnahme vor dem Hintergrund aktueller wissenschaftspolitischer Entwicklungen. Publizistik. Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11616-024-00866-3
• Stehr, P., Link, E., & Rossmann, C. (2024). Health information sharing – conceptual clarification and exploratory analysis in the context of mammography screening. Information Research, 29(3), 37-55. https://doi.org/10.47989/ir293753
• Zillich, A. F., Schlütz, D., Roehse, E.‑M., Möhring, W., & Link, E. (2024). Forschungsethische Prinzipien und methodische Güte in der Umfrageforschung. Publizistik. Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11616-024-00845-8
• Zillich, A. F., Schlütz, D., Roehse, E.‑M., Möhring, W., & Link, E. (2024). Populism, research integrity, and trust. How science-related populist beliefs shape the relationship between ethical conduct and trust in scientists. International Journal of Public Opinion Research, 36(3). https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpor/edae038

2025

• Beckmann, S. & Link, E. (2025, September). AI for Health Information Seeking: How health literacy shapes individuals‘ AI perception, adoption, and quality assessment. Vortrag im Rahmen der European Conference on Health Communication (ECHC), 24.-26. September 2025, Braga, Portugal.
• Fisse, T., Schrimpff, C., Link, E., Baumann, E., & Klimmt, C. (2025, September). Supporters in times of uncertainty: A longitudinal study of implant patients‘ HISB and source-specific impact on social support. Vortrag im Rahmen der European Conference on Health Communication (ECHC), 24.-26. September 2025, Braga, Portugal.
• Link, E. (2025, September). The reciprocity of discrete emotions and health information seeking behaviors: An experience sampling study of individuals affected by acute or chronic health challenges. Vortrag im Rahmen der European Conference on Health Communication (ECHC), 24.-26. September 2025, Braga, Portugal.
• Schrimpff, C., Fisse, T., Link, E., Baumann, E., & Klimmt, C. (2025, September). „It’s all about exceptation management“: Challenges and facilitators of patient-centered communication in the context of implant treatment from the healthcare providers‘ perspective. Vortrag im Rahmen der European Conference on Health Communication (ECHC), 24.-26. September 2025, Braga, Portugal.
• Link, E. & Blessing, J. (2025, September). Von persönlicher Gesundheit bis globaler Bedrohung: Prädiktoren der Informationssuche im Kontext von Antibiotikaresistenzen. Vortrag im Rahmen der gemeinsamen Jahrestagung der DGPuK Wissenschaftskommunikation und Gesundheitskommunikation, 10.-12. September 2025, München.
• Bachl, M., & Link, E. (2025, Juni). Explaining online health information seeking: Applying the Planned Risk Information Seeking Model to Behavioral Data. Vortrag im Rahmen der 75. Jahrestagung der International Communication Association (ICA), 12.-16. Juni 2025, Denver.
• Beckmann, S. A., Link, E., & Bachl, M. (2025, Juni). ChatGPT vs. Medical Experts: Comparing recipients‘ perception of argument strength and correctness of pro-vaccination arguments. Vortrag im Rahmen der 75. Jahrestagung der International Communication Association (ICA), 12.-16. Juni 2025, Denver.
• Link, E., & Baumann, E. (2025, Juni). The role of physical and mental health conditions in explaining health information seeking and avoidance behaviors. Vortrag im Rahmen der 75. Jahrestagung der International Communication Association (ICA), 12.-16. Juni 2025, Denver.

2024

• Beckmann, S., Memenga, P., & Link, E. (2024, November). Linking Health Resources and Health Outcomes through Information Seeking: A Quantitative Survey of German Patients with Heart Failure.Vortrag im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der Fachgruppe Gesundheitskommunikation der DGPuK 2024, 20.-22. November 2024, Luzern, Schweiz.
• Fisse, T., Schrimpff, C. Link, E., Baumann, E., & Klimmt, C. (2024, November). Situational Health Information Seeking Behaviors For Uncertainty Management: Results From A Longitudinal Weekly Study Of Implant Patients. Vortrag im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der Fachgruppe Gesundheitskommunikation der DGPuK 2024, 20.-22. November 2024, Luzern, Schweiz.
• Link, E., & Beckmann, S. (2024, November). AI at Everyone’s Fingertips? Identifying the Predictors of Health
• Information Seeking Intentions Using AI tools such as Chatbots. Vortrag im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der Fachgruppe Gesundheitskommunikation der DGPuK 2024, 20.-22. November 2024, Luzern, Schweiz.
• Ort, A., Link, E., Garbe, A., Schmid, N. & Schädler, T. (2024, November). Characterizing and Assessing Health Information Seeking Behaviors Among Queer Populations in Germany and Switzerland. Vortrag im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der Fachgruppe Gesundheitskommunikation der DGPuK 2024, 20.-22. November 2024, Luzern, Schweiz.
• Schrimpff, C., Fisse, T., Link, E., Baumann, E., & Klimmt, C. (2024, November).Mental Models Of Smart Implant Technology: A Mixed-Methods Approach To The Role Of Labeling. Vortrag im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der Fachgruppe Gesundheitskommunikation der DGPuK 2024, 20.-22. November 2024, Luzern, Schweiz.
• Stehr, P., Link, E., & Rossmann, C. (2024, November). Influence of Information Behavior on Confidence in Decision-Making. Results of a Two-Wave Survey in the Context of Mammography-Screening. Vortrag im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der Fachgruppe Gesundheitskommunikation der DGPuK 2024, 20.-22. November 2024, Luzern, Schweiz.
• Fisse, T., Schrimpff, C. Link, E., Baumann, E., & Klimmt, C. (2024, September). Social support through shared experiences. An exploratory analysis of various manifestations, reasons, and outcomes of implant patients interacting with affected others. Vortrag im Rahmen der 10th European Communication Conference (ECC), 25.-27. September 2024, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
• Link, E. & Baumann, E. (2024, September). Single episodes of health information seeking and avoidance: Findings of an experience sampling methods study of German residents suffering from acute or chronic illness. Vortrag im Rahmen der 10th European Communication Conference (ECC), 25.-27. September 2024, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
• Schäfer, M., Link, E., Beckmann, S., Busetto, L., & Quiring, O. (2024, September). The relation between information and vaccine behaviors: A quantitative survey of a stratified non-vaccinated German sample. Vortrag im Rahmen der 10th European Communication Conference (ECC), 25.-27. September 2024, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
• Schrimpff, C., Fisse, T., Link, E., Baumann, E., & Klimmt, C. (2024, September). Identifying situational health information seeking patterns for uncertainty management in orthopedic implant patient journeys. Vortrag im Rahmen der 10th European Communication Conference (ECC), 25.-27. September 2024, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
• Beckmann, S., Link, E. & Bachl, M. (2024, Juni). “Chat GPT, is the influenza vaccination useful?” Comparing perceived argument strength and correctness of pro-vaccination-arguments from AI and scientific experts.Vortrag im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der Fachgruppe Wissenschaftskommunikation der DGPuK 2024, 06.-08. Juni 2024, Zürich, Schweiz.
• Leuppert, R., Spreen, N., Scheper, J. & Link, E. (2024, Februar). Die Komplexität multimedialer Nachrichtennutzung – eine Mehrmethodenstudie zur Identifizierung digitaler Nachrichtennutzungsrepertoires und ihrer personen- und situationsbezogenen Determinanten. Vortrag im Rahmen der gemeinsamen Jahrestagung der Fachgruppe „Kommunikation und Politik“ der DGPuK und der Fachgruppe „Politische Kommunikation“ der SGKM, 7.-9. Februar 2024, Bern, Schweiz.
• Link, E. (2024, Januar). Barriers and facilitators of information seeking about medical innovations in the public. Vortrag im Rahmen des 2. Internationalen SIIRI Symposiums 2024, 24.-25. Januar 2024, Hannover.