Photo of the Maria Montessori building
Photo of the Maria Montessori building

Behavioural Science Institute

We believe that the challenges of tomorrow require an interdisciplinary and collaborative effort today. Our mission is to join forces in interdisciplinary research on the theme: Empowering the Young. We study young people's challenges in our current society and are dedicated to contributing to their empowerment by providing the knowledge, tools, and confidence to shape their future.

Highlights

Young people talking

Popularity remains important among young adults too. ‘Not just something for children.’

https://www.radboudrecharge.nl/en/article/popularity-remains-important-among-yo…
Tekening van groep mensen die een puzzel leggen.

Tackling educational inequality? Together, we can make a difference.

https://www.radboudrecharge.nl/en/article/tackling-educational-inequality-toget…

Collaborating with the Behavioural Science Institute 

The BSI conducts innovative, fundamental research in the behavioural sciences, working closely with our partners at every step. Together, we transform scientific insights into practical tools, apps, workplace guidelines, and improved psychological treatments, among other things. Read the testimonials to see how we and our partners benefit from this unique collaboration.

The BSI provided Pro Persona with essential insights into anxiety, OCD, and post-traumatic stress disorders.
Profielfoto van Mirjam Kempman
Mirjam Kampman
Clinical psychologist and senior scientific researcher at Pro Persona

Research projects

Two people communicating through hand gestures

Different routes to literacy: an eye-tracking study

A project on the development of reading skills of deaf and hard-of-hearing children in primary education

Bloemenveld

Developing an AI Concept Inventory for Non-Experts

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the world, yet misconceptions about its capabilities and limitations persist. We will systematically identify key AI concepts for non-experts and explore how these concepts are understood or misunderstoods.

Thuis en in de kluis logo

At home and in the locker

In this project, we collaborate with adolescents (ages 12 - 18), parents/caregivers, and schools to explore which phone-related measures — both at home and school — positively contribute to adolescents’ well-being, for whom, why, and in what context.

Events

Symposium Smart Learning Environments

WAOP Conference 2025

Responsible and Healthy Conversations with Engaging Chatbots

Visiting address

The Behavioural Science Institute is located in the Maria Montessori building in Nijmegen.

Thomas van Aquinostraat 4
6525 GD Nijmegen

Contact

Get in touch with the research institute by contacting the BSI office.

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