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.

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Highlights

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How to recognise and acknowledge a highly gifted pupil

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Equal opportunities for pupils that display characteristics of giftedness. That is what Lineke van Tricht is committed to creating as a Radboud University researcher and owner of Bureau Talent.

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Can you feel sorry for a robot?

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A pitiful sound from tinny speakers, sad virtual eyes, trembling robot arms: it doesn’t take much to feel sorry for a robot. This is the conclusion of a study by Marieke Wieringa, who will be defending her PhD thesis on 5 November.

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Do detracked classes increase equity in education?

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Educational anthropologist Floris Burgers examines the effectiveness of detracked classes to identify their success factors.

Research projects

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Physical literacy with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Research

People with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) often struggle with physical activity due to motor difficulties, reducing confidence and participation. This study examines physical literacy's impact on activity in DCD individuals.

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TRansitions Into Active Living

Research

Our society has reached a peak in physical inactivity. This interdisciplinary project leverages individuals' social networks to encourage lasting changes in active behavior during significant life transitions.

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Vmbo in motion

Research

Adolescents don’t move enough, and this problem is most pressing among students in prevocational education. In this project, we work together with adolescents to find innovative solutions to this problem.

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News

Multilingual toddlers who speak home language better tend to also be better at Dutch

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Do detracked classes increase equity in education?

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Two NRO grants for equality of educational opportunity research

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Merel Westrik replaces iconic Dieuwertje Blok on the Sinterklaasjournaal: how does this affect loyal viewers?

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Events

Engaging Long-Term Interactions with Chatbots for Health

Tuesday 10 December 2024, 1 pm - 5 pm Conference / symposium

Language, literacy and behaviour in bilingual preschoolers at risk of developmental language disorder

Friday 13 December 2024, 12:30 pm PhD defence

Breaking Silence: Adolescent suicidality in secure residential youth care from different perspectives

Monday 16 December 2024, 2:30 pm PhD defence

Early literacy development in the Dutch Caribbean: The role of Papiamento

Wednesday 8 January 2025, 2:30 pm PhD defence
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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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