Many technological innovations – the internet, social media, challenges via TikTok, etc. – influence development at least as radically as 'invented ' interventions, such as behavioural therapy or EMDR. In contrast to therapeutic interventions, however, this is often not or hardly thought about and …

The final of a four-part series that explores Dynamic Systems Theory (DST). DST has taught us that phase transitions are based on self-organization and that they are not predictable a priori. They can be described, but not explained. This is well established in physics, but not at all in the social sciences …

Studium Generale https://youtu.be/jz8S0R7t7kM De effecten van een interventie op de ontwikkeling zijn nooit op voorhand te voorspellen. Enkele weken geleden hebben we hier in een serie van 4 blogs over dynamische systeem theorie (DST) bij stil gestaan. Slechts binnen bepaalde grenzen geldt dat bijvoorbeeld …

For centuries, natural gas has been one of humanity’s main energy sources. The gas sector is still heavily reliant on natural gas production; however, as natural gas fields contain only a finite quantity of gas, its continued extraction is leading to the resource’s depletion. Furthermore, natural gas …

As a result of “disruptive” technology, labour changes and we easily lose sight of the deep interweaving of work, career and self-development. Little or no consideration is given to the psychological consequences of job loss, attribution style reversal and its consequences for an individual or his family. …

Climate change and changing land use challenge the livability and flood safety of Dutch cities. One option cities have to become more climate-proof is to increase infiltration of stormwater into soil through permeable pavement and thus reduce discharge of stormwater into sewer systems. To analyze the …

Climate change and changing land use challenge the livability and flood safety of Dutch cities. One option cities have to become more climate-proof is to increase infiltration of stormwater into soil through permeable pavement and thus reduce discharge of stormwater into sewer systems. To analyze the …

Samenvatting: Behavioural finance maakt inzichtelijk door welke sociaal-psychologische drijfveren mensen zich laten leiden bij financiële beslissingen. In onze exploratieve studie naar financiering van het mkb laten wij zien hoe financiële professionals worden geleid door gewoonten en routines. Het blijkt …

Abstract Background: Good dental hygiene is important to prevent or reduce frailty in the elderly. Research shows that 66% of elderly patients admitted to a nursing home have bad dental hygiene. During their stay, dental hygiene remains moderate to bad. To start addressing this issue, a group of students …

De risicobeoordeling bij crowdfunding schiet tekort. Dit kan vooral de particuliere belegger benadelen. Het wordt tijd dat er een bovenwettelijke gedragscode voor crowdfunding komt, schrijven Lex van Teeffelen, Frank Jan de Graaf en Fred Huibers.