Joep Hofhuis

Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)

2026

• Gaitán-Aguilar, L., Hofhuis, J., Arasaratnam-Smith, L.A., & Jansz, J. (in press) Global citizenship among university students: the longitudinal development of superordinate identities, openmindedness and cultural empathy. Journal of Studies in International Education.
• Mhangami, A., Boonen, J., Hofhuis, J., Hoefnagels, A., & Jansz, J. (2026). What students bring: Comparing how previous experiences predict intercultural competences of entry-level university students. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 113, 102425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102425
• Vietze, J., Stuur, N., & Hofhuis, J. (2026). School Diversity Perspectives and Classmate Diversity Climate: Understanding High School Students’ School Belonging, Well-Being, and Intercultural Contact. Journal of Community Psychology, 54(1), e70082. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.70082
• Hamer, K., et al. (2026). Beyond WEIRD societies: Global social identifications across 45 countries and their socio-cultural and economic predictors. Political Psychology, 47(3), e70134. https://doi.org/10.1111/pops.70134
  Penczek, M., et al. (2026). From identity to caring: A 44‐country examination of the role of global social identifications in concern for global issues. Political Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1111/pops.70186

2025

• Żerebecki, B. G., Opree, S. J., & Hofhuis, J. (2025). Mediated Contact with LGBTQ Characters: Associations Between Recognizability, Parasocial Friendship, Wishful Identification, and LGBTQ Prejudice. Communication Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/10510974.2024.2390703 
• Hooper, D., Egitim, S., & Hofhuis, J. (2025). Exploring the impact of near-peer role modeling on learners’ basic psychological needs: Insights from English classes in Japanese higher education. International Journal of Educational Research Open, 8, 100429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedro.2024.100429
• 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
• Zhou, X., et al. (2025). Understanding Perceived COVID-19 changes, Collectivism, and Social Exclusion: A Cross-cultural Study in 32 countries. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102198

2024
Hofhuis, J., Jongerling, J., & Jansz, J. (2024). Who benefits from the international classroom? Longitudinal development of students’ multicultural personality in an international university program. Higher Education, 87(4), 1043-1059. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-023-01052-6 
Hofhuis, J., Gonçalves, J., Schafraad, P., & Wu, B. (2024). Examining strategic diversity communication on social media using supervised machine learning: Development, validation and future research directions. Public Relations Review, 50(1), 102431. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pubrev.2024.102431
Figueroa, M., & Hofhuis, J. (2024). Are some individuals more susceptible to intercultural education than others? Multicultural personality predicts the effects of an intercultural training on cultural intelligence. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 98, 101927. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2023.101927
Gaitán-Aguilar, L., Hofhuis, J., & Jansz, J. (2024). A review of research on global citizenship in higher education: Towards a holistic approach. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 102, 102050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2024.102050
Żerebecki, B. G., Opree, S. J., Hofhuis, J., & Janssen, S. (2024). Beyond Perceived Similarity: Development and Validation of the Character Recognizability Scale (CRS). Mass Communication and Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/15205436.2024.2366224
Żerebecki, B.G., Opree, S.J., Hofhuis, J., & Janssen, S. (2024). Recognizing the Similarities and Appreciating the Differences? Onscreen Diversity, (Dis)similarity with TV Show Characters, and Diversity Attitudes among Polish Youth. Psychology of Popular Media. https://doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000465 
Żerebecki, B.G., Opree, S.J., Hofhuis, J., & Janssen, S. (2024). Successful minority representations on TV count: A quantitative content analysis approach. Journal of Homosexuality. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2023.2191287
Weber, I., Gonçalves, J., Masullo, G. M., Torres da Silva, M., & Hofhuis, J. (2024). Who Can Say What? Testing the Impact of Interpersonal Mechanisms and Gender on Fairness Evaluations of Content Moderation. Social Media + Society, 10(4), 20563051241286702. https://doi.org/10.1177/20563051241286702
Zhou, X., et al., (2024). COVID-19 cases correlate with greater acceptance coping in flexible cultures: A cross-cultural study in 26 countries. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 18(2), e12919. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12919

2023
Hofhuis, J., Schafraad, P., Trilling, D., Luca, N., & Van Manen, B. (2023). Automated content analysis of cultural diversity perspectives in annual reports (DivPAR): Development, validation, and future research agenda. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 29(1), 74-84. https://doi.org/10.1037/cdp0000413
Hofhuis, J., Van Egmond, M.C., Lutz, F.E., Von Reventlow, K., & Rohmann, A. The Effect of Social Network Sites on International Students' Acculturation, Adaptation and Well-Being. Frontiers in Communication (8). https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2023.1186527
Vauclair, M.C., Rudnev, M., Hofhuis, J., & Liu, J. (2023). Instant Messaging and Relationship Satisfaction Across Different Ages and Cultures. Cyberpsychology, (17)3. https://doi.org/10.5817/CP2023-3-8 
Goncalves, J., Weber, I., Massulo, G., Torres da Silva, M., & Hofhuis, J. (2023). Common sense or censorship: How algorithmic moderators and message type influence perceptions of online content deletion. New Media & Society. 1-23. http://doi.org/10.1177/14614448211032310

2022
Hofhuis, J., (2022). Comparing cultural diversity perspectives among public service employees in the Netherlands’ in 2008 and 2018. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. http://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-01-2021-0002
Gaitan-Aguilar, L., Hofhuis, J., Bierwiaczonek, K., & Carmona, C. (2022). Social media, social identification and cross-cultural adaptation of international students: A longitudinal analysis. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1013375
Carmona, M., Guerra, R., & Hofhuis, J. (2022). What does it mean to be a “citizen of the world”: A prototype approach. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220221221088332
Carmona, M., Guerra, R., Dovidio, J. , Hofhuis, J., & Sindic, D. (2022). Unpacking all-inclusive superordinate categories: Comparing correlates and consequences of global citizenship and human identities. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.986075

2021
Żerebecki, B.G., Opree, S.A., Hofhuis, J., & Janssen, M.S.S.E. (2021). Can TV Shows Promote Acceptance of Sexual and Ethnic Minorities? A Literature Review of Television Effects on Diversity Attitudes. Sociology Compass, e12906. http://doi.org/10.1111/soc4.12906

2020
Hofhuis, J., Jongerling, J., Van der Zee, K.I., & Jansz, J. (2020). Validation of the Multicultural Personality Questionnaire Short Form (MPQ-SF) for use in the context of international education, PLOS One, 15(12), e0244425. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244425
Hofhuis, J., Schilderman, M.F., & Verdooren, A. (2020). Multicultural personality and effectiveness in an intercultural training simulation: The role of stress and pro‐active communication. International Journal of Psychology, 55(5), 812-821. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijop.12647
Carmona, M., Sindic, D., Guerra, R., & Hofhuis, J. (2020). Human and Global Identities: Different Prototypical Meanings of All‐Inclusive Identities. Political Psychology 41(5), 961-978. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/pops.12659

2019
Hofhuis, J., Hanke, K., & Rutten, T. (2019). Social Network Sites and acculturation of short-term sojourners in the Netherlands: The mediating role of psychological alienation and online social support. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 69, 120-130. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2019.02.002

2018
Hofhuis, J., Mensen, M., Ten Den., L.M., Van den Berg, A., Koopman-Draijer, M., Van Tilburg, M.C, Smits, C.H.M., & De Vries, S. (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. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jasp.12533

2016
Hofhuis, J., Van der Zee, K.I., & Otten, S. (2016). The Impact of Perceived Diversity Outcomes on Selection and Assessment of Minority Candidates. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 27(12), 1318-1339. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2015.1072100.
Hofhuis, J., Van der Rijt, P.G.A., & Vlug, M. (2016). Diversity Climate enhances Work Outcomes through Openness and Trust in Workgroup Communication. SpringerPlus, 5(714), p. 1-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40064-016-2499-4.

2015
Hofhuis, J., Van der Zee, K.I., & Otten, S. (2015). Measuring Employee Perception on the Effects of Diversification: Development of the Benefits and Threats of Diversity Scale. Quality & Quantity, 49 (1), 177-201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11135-013-9981-7

2014
Hofhuis, J., Van der Zee, K.I., & Otten, S. (2014). Comparing Antecedents of Voluntary Job Turnover of Cultural Minority and Majority Employees. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 33 (8), 735-749. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/EDI-09-2013-0071

2012
Hofhuis, J., Van der Zee, K.I., & Otten, S. (2012). Social identity patterns in culturally diverse organizations: The role of diversity climate. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 42(4), 964-989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111-j.1559-1816.2011.00848.x

Book Chapters (Peer-Reviewed)

Hofhuis, J. (2027). Personality in Intercultural Contact. In Ozer, S. (Ed.), Handbook of Intercultural Psychology. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Hofhuis, J., Gaitán-Aguilar, L., & Żerebecki, B. G. (2025). Intercultural contact through screens: The impact of digital media on intercultural attitudes. In L. A. Arasaratnam-Smith (Ed.), Handbook of Communication and Culture. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Hofhuis, J., & Vietze, J. (2025). Diversity perspectives and intercultural communication in the workplace. In S. Liu, A. Komisarof, Z. Hua, & L. Obijiofor (Eds.), The Sage Handbook of Intercultural Communication. Sage.
Sommier, M., Van Sterkenburg, J., & Hofhuis, J. (2019). Colorblind ideology in traditional and online media: Towards a future research agenda. In: Atay, A. & D’Silva, M. (Eds.), Mediated Intercultural Communication in a Digital Age. Routledge.
Van der Zee, K.I. & Hofhuis, J. (2018). Conflict Management Styles Across Cultures. In: Kim, Y.Y. (Ed.), The International Encyclopedia of Intercultural Communication. Wiley-Blackwell.
Rijsdijk, L., Hofhuis, J., De Bot, M., & De Vries, S. (2018). Succesfactoren voor interprofessioneel samenwerken: een internationale literatuurverkenning en implicaties voor onderwijs. [Success factors for interprofessional collaboration: an international exploration and implications for education.] In: De Waal, V. (Ed.) Innovatieve Teams en Interprofessionalisering [Innovative teams and interprofessional development]. Coutinho.
Smits, C., Hofhuis, J., Rijsdijk, L., Mensen, M., & De Vries, S. (2016). Interprofessioneel samenwerken rond ouderen in de wijk. [Interprofessional collaboration around elderly in communities]. In: Wilken, J.P. & van Bergen, A. (Eds.), Handboek Werken in de Wijk. [Handbook working in communities]. SWP Publishers.

Books

Schreuders - Van den Bergh, R., Trompenaars, F., & Hofhuis, J. (2024). Edubook Culture & Intercultural Communication. Edumundo.
Hofhuis, J. & Van ’t Hoog, M.N. (2010). Handboek Succesvolle Diversiteitsinterventies. [Handbook successful diversity interventions.] The Netherlands’ Ministry of Internal Affairs and Kingdom Relations.

Professional Publications

Gaitán-Aguilar, L., Hofhuis, J., & Schenk, I. (2026). Driving Staff Mobility: Learning experiences and intercultural competence development. Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus School of History, Culture, and Communication (ESHCC).
Hofhuis, J., Santos, G., & Schafraad, P (2023). Diversiteitskampioen of colorwashing? De samenhang tussen diversiteitscommunicatie en diversiteitsuitkomsten in het Nederlandse bedrijfsleven. [Diversity champion or colorwashing? The relationship between diversity communication and diversity outcomes in the Dutch businesses.] Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Communication, and Culture (ERMeCC).
Hofhuis, J. & Van Drunen, A. (2019). Ontwikkeling van de beeldvorming rondom culturele diversiteit bij de Rijksoverheid in de periode 2008-2018. [Development of diversity perspectives in the Dutch national government in the period 2008-2018.] Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Hofhuis, J., Mensen, M., Ten Den., L., Van den Berg, A., Koopman, M., De Vries, S., & Smits, C. (2015). Succesfactoren voor Interprofessioneel Samenwerken in de Wijk: Een kwantitatief onderzoek onder Nederlandse zorg- en welzijnsprofessionals. [Success factors for interprofessional collaboration: a quantitative study among Dutch health- and social care professionals.] Windesheim University of Applied Sciences.
Rijsdijk, L.E., Hofhuis, J. Ten Den, L.M., & De Vries, S. (2015). Interprofessioneel samenwerken in sociale wijkteams: succesfactoren en implicaties voor onderwijs: een internationale verkenning. [Interprofessional collaboration in community care teams: success factors and implications for education, an international exploration.] Windesheim University of Applied Sciences.
Ten Den, L., Hofhuis, J., & De Vries, S. (2015). Het roer gaat om in het HRM van Zorg en Welzijn. [HRM developments in health and social care.] Windesheim University of Applied Sciences.
Hofhuis, J., Van der Zee, K.I., & Otten, S. (2011). Cultuurverschillen op de werkvloer: Beeldvorming en Interventies rondom Culturele Diversiteit bij de Rijksoverheid. [Diversity perspectives and interventions around cultural diversity in the Dutch national government.] University of Groningen.
Hofhuis, J. & Van ’t Hoog, M.N. (2010). Onderzoekrapport Succesvolle Diversiteitsinterventies bij de Nederlandse Overheid. [Research report: Successful diversity interventions in the Dutch public service.] University of Groningen.
Hofhuis, J., Van der Zee, K.I. & Otten, S. (2008). Uitstroom van Allochtonen bij de Rijksoverheid. [Job turnover of minority members in the Dutch national government]. Arbeidsmarkt en –opleidingsfonds Rijk.