Increasing mental health issues, such as emotional problems, pose a threat for the academic performance of undergraduate students. We propose a route connecting emotional problems and academic performance through executive functioning skills (EFS). Despite the abundance of research on the topic of EFS, …

Voor deze scriptie is er onderzoek gedaan naar de publieke attitudes jegens ratten voorkomend als plaag-, wild-, proef-, en gezelschapsdieren. Met als doel de oorsprong van discriminerende attitudes beter te begrijpen en de publieke perceptie van ratten te verbeteren. Dit onderzoek is uitgevoerd met …

Mentaal welzijn, gender- en seksuele identiteit zijn nauw met elkaar verweven. Het is bekend dat LHBT+-jongeren kwetsbaarder zijn en vaker te maken hebben met minderheidsstress dan hun hetero-cisgender leeftijdsgenoten, wat kan leiden tot psychische klachten. Deze scriptie heeft als doel een e-Health …

In today's world, understanding different viewpoints is key for societal cohesion and progress. Robots have the potential to provide aid in discussing tough topics like ethnicity and gender. However, comparably to humans, the appearance of a robot can trigger inherent prejudices. This study delves into …

The specific risks and mental health needs of women in forensic services and the relevance of gender-responsive treatment include gender differences in criminological and psychiatric characteristics; gender-sensitive risk assessment; and gender-sensitive management. Some recommendations are provided …

Challenges in keeping healthcare affordable make informal care increasingly important. It is essential to understand the context in which people provide informal care and gain insight into their wishes with regard to the division of care responsibilities. A total of 37 interviews and eight focus groups …

This contribution applies the research approach of issue mapping to the topic of inclusivity in fashion. Issue mapping concerns the cartography of urgent social topics, through digital and visual research methods. In this mapping, we turn to the online platform of Instagram and ask: what or who is included …

This three-wave study examined associations between a motivational construct future time perspective (FTP) and teachers’ identity (TI) in a sample of Dutch student teachers (N = 368). Additionally, gender and educational level were included as factors affecting FTP and TI. Random intercept cross-lagged …

There is an increasing interest in outdoor play, both in research and in policy. However, in (re)designing, planning and managing the public space, there is still limited attention for children’s actual playing behavior. A lot of urban planning decisions are based on adults’ perceptions of children’s …

Plant-based cheese has become popular due to health, environment, and ethical reasons. A study among Dutch consumers showed that most respondents have never tried plant-based cheese, but younger people are more willing to try it. The main motives for trying plant-based cheese were animal welfare and …