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.

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Research projects

Developing an AI Concept Inventory for Non-Experts

Research

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping the world around us, yet misconceptions about its capabilities and limitations persist, particularly among non-experts.

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At home and in the locker

Research

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.

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Hybrid work and women’s employment

Research

This project investigates how hybrid work impacts women’s participation, retention, and advancement in the labour market. It aims to advance theory and inform organisational and policy efforts towards building gender-equitable workplaces.

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