Research groups BSI

How do we get people moving and keep them active? This is the core question driving every research project we undertake.

We focus on the synergy of adaptive learning technologies, self-regulated learning, integrating data, learning analytics, and artificial intelligence in education.

We aim to strengthen each other both practically and substantively, give more visibility to scientific research and strengthen cooperation with schools.

We investigate which psychological mechanisms influence human behaviour and in what way. We study this in a variety of decision-making contexts.

We investigate the factors that influence clinicians' decision-making process.

We investigate the impact of cognitive training on depressive symptoms in individuals aged 60 years or older.

We aim to enhance understanding, predict treatment outcomes, and prevent psychological dysfunctions.

We explore complexity across physics, mathematics, biology, economics, psychology, and life sciences.

We aim to develop practices that can facilitate creativity in education

We aim to understand decision behaviour in healthy adults across development and clinical disorders.

We aim to improve understanding of the relationship between education and social inequality in the Netherlands and beyond.

We examine healthy and unhealthy emotion regulation by studying individual differences and intrapersonal changes. 

We study how emotions and psychological processes contribute to anxiety and stress-related disorders.

We aim to support healthy student lives, improve well-being, and contribute to a successful and meaningful study period.

Our Behavioural Science Institute research group studies interpersonal/social processes.

We aim to advance knowledge and understanding of the causes and treatment of anxiety and affective disorders.

We explore the significance of peer relations in developing children and adolescents' cognitive, emotional and social growth.

Our mission is to provide a platform for creating, reflecting on, and sharing perspectives on social science, education, and care.

We are dedicated to studying therapeutic psychological interventions across diverse settings and mental health issues.

We study prejudice, implicit bias, personal relations, and face perception.

We aim to provide new insights into student development, equal educational opportunities, and teaching practices to drive innovation in higher education.

Our research concerns gifted students' characteristics, educational needs, and environment.

Our unique expertise fosters collaboration between scientists, scientist-practitioners, and clinical experts. 

Our mission is to understand and prevent addictive behaviours in young people to protect their future health.