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Gabriël van Beusekom is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University. His research focuses on health, social relationships, and sexual and gender diverse youth, particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), and gender-nonconforming adolescents. He obtained his PhD in Child Development and Educational Sciences from the University of Amsterdam in 2018, where he studied the risk and protective factors affecting the mental health of LGBT youth. Prior to his current role, he worked at the Netherlands Institute for Social Research, examining the well-being of LGBT individuals in the Netherlands. At Utrecht University, he conducts research on LGBT health and teaches courses that address youth, identity, and inclusion. Gabriël is active in various academic networks, including the APA Division 44 (Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity) and the Dutch Association of Sexologists (NVVS). His research topics encompass child and adolescent development, LGBT health, and minority stress.
Department of Psychology