Maria Montessorigebouw in het voorjaar
Maria Montessorigebouw in het voorjaar

Research

The Behavioural Science Institute is a multidisciplinary research institute. Our research crosses the boundaries of psychology, pedagogical sciences, educational sciences, and communication science. The BSI has seven research programmes covering our key theme: Empowering the Young. We conduct fundamental and applied/translational research and have excellent facilities and support for lab and field research.

Research projects

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SPARC: the predictive value of resilience

The SPARC study develops and validates a measurement instrument for resilience in young children (0-6 years) with severe developmental psychopathology. It investigates the application of resilience in both diagnostics and treatment.

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AI-enabled decision making and the experience of empowerment

This research examines the interdisciplinary construct of empowerment in the context of decision-making with AI

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From Education to Employment

This PhD project examines how career resources help young people prepare for and navigate the transition from higher education to work and the early stages of their careers.