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

Behavioural Science Institute

The BSI is a multidisciplinary research institute that brings together experts from psychology, educational science, and communication science. We focus on strengthening people by understanding the foundations of human behaviour. We strongly commit to open science and aim to facilitate craftsmanship, curiosity and connection in academic research.

Highlights

Trump wil laten weten dat je zijn tegenstanders niet serieus moet nemen, door vervelend te zijn en nare dingen te zeggen.

The power of Trump's contempt

Jonathan Van 't Riet studies why politicians like Donald Trump can win over the voters by being hated. He calls this approach political incivility: disrespectful communication in politics.

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Representation of minorities on streaming services and broadcasters lags behind

The representation of women, ethnic minorities, seniors and sexual minorities on streaming services and mainstream broadcasters lags behind. This is shown by research by communication scientist Serena Daalmans of Radboud University.

Empowering the young

BSI symposium Empowering the Young

On November 21, 2024, the BSI will launch the theme "Empowering the Young," addressing the challenges faced by young people today with groundbreaking research, insights from societal stakeholders, and voices of young people.

Research projects

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Promoting Physical Activity in Children Aged 2-6 years

Longitudinal study examining how physical activity patterns change as children begin primary school, and associations with motor skills and the social environment.

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The Usability of Exergames to Promote Active Living and Participation among Adolescents with Developmental Coordination Disorder

This project explores whether exergames—video games requiring physical movement—can help adolescents with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) reduce sedentary behavior and achieve recommended activity levels for improved health.

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Exploring bias in online vaccination content using machine learning

Despite the fact that vaccinations save lives, vaccination rates are dropping. People deciding about vaccination often search for information online, where non-scientific, vaccination-critical information is abundant.

News

How to recognise and acknowledge a highly gifted pupil

Can you feel sorry for a robot?

The power of Trump's contempt

How school gardens build bridges in primary education

Events

Mindfulness-based stress reduction for primary school teachers

Changing Perspectives in Behavioural Science

BSI symposium Empowering the Young

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.