Dr. Catrin Finkenauer

Professor

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Biography

Catrin Finkenauer is a professor at Utrecht University specializing in interpersonal dynamics and the costs and benefits of relationships on young people's health and well-being. Her research combines social, clinical, experimental, biological, and developmental studies to explore how relationship partners influence one another. She is particularly interested in parent-child relationships, intimate relationships, and friendships, as well as identifying means to foster harmonious relationships and prevent misunderstandings and conflict. Holding the Chair in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and Youth Studies, her work is characterized by an aim to understand interpersonal dynamics and the factors contributing to strong relational bonds among young people. She has contributed significantly to the field through both her research publications and her leadership within the academic community. Her inaugural lecture took place on April 1, 2016.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology